High School - Grades 9 -12: Fast Facts
• Superb writing & research paper program where every student is required to write five to seven research papers prior to graduation.
• Nationally recognized writing program where Summit students are published in “Concord Review,” literary guide that publishes top 3% of papers submitted nationally from high school students.
• Extensive Advanced Placement offerings in 20 subject areas with over 90% of Summit students taking courses prior to graduation.
• Formal oratory program (Chapel Talks) where every student works collaboratively with a faculty member to compose & deliver a personal reflection to the Upper School community.
• Harkness Philosophy in select subject areas where students share, discuss & discover, whether the subject is a novel by William Faulkner or atomic & molecular structure - There are no lectures.
• Comprehensive Fine Arts program that includes Graphic Design, AP Portfolio, Photography, Sculpture, AP Music Theory, Vocal performance and acappella choral repertoire, ensemble singing techniques, instrumental music & theater arts.
• 21st Century Leadership Program where every student participates in a servant leadership model.
• Digital Student Profile for each student allows faculty to mentor & to enable self discovery & personal commitment to a student's own educational plan.
• The Summit Portal helps parents monitor their children’s performance and daily activities and be more engaged through customized group features.
• Four year personalized college counseling program; 98 recent graduates accepted into top-tier universities nationwide and abroad & earned over $12.4 million dollars in merit scholarships.
• Highly competitive athletic programs with 70% student participation among 22 Varsity sports & 12 Junior Varsity Sports.
