Faculty devoted to high standards, state-of-the-art resources, outstanding curriculum and an enthusiastic learning community have resulted in many distinctive programs that make The Summit unique among private and public schools in Cincinnati. These Signature Programs epitomize The Summit’s dedication to academic excellence while fulfilling its mission to challenge students to develop spiritually, academically, physically, socially and artistically.

• Guided Reading

  Guided Reading is an intense literacy program in the Lower School that emphasizes having fun while teaching individual students how to read increasingly difficult texts with understanding and fluency.

• Garden for the Good

  The Lower School’s Garden for the Good combines provides lessons in environmental stewardship, nutrition and art, while offering a forum for a character-building community service project.

• Fourth Grade Heroes

  The Lower School’s Fourth Grade Hero Project encompasses all of the academic, spiritual, physical, social and artistic standards that make up the school’s five pillars as each child pays tribute to someone who has inspired them.

• Student-led Conferences

  The Lower School’s Student-led Conferences emphasize responsibility for learning, independence, presentation and relationships with parents and teachers.

• Character Education

  Character Education is a way of life at The Summit, where part of the core mission is to help students become people of character who value and improve the world they inherit.

• World Language

  The Summit aims to produce high-school graduates with strong proficiency in French or Spanish through a 13-year World Language program.

• Writing Program

  The Summit’s Writing Program lets students find their voice through a fusion of time-tested writing approaches from preschool to 12th grade.

• Personalized Instruction
  

  We tailor instruction to each individual so every graduate walks away with the tools needed to succeed in college and an understanding of how to continue learning as they face the challenges of a changing world.