Our 6 week classes will resume April 2.  Sign up will begin March 12 and is required for participation.

Click Here to Sign Up for Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have.

Six Week Session Classes for Session 4 (April 2-May 10)
Classes are $60 per session each.  No reductions will be made for late entrants.  Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account.  Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk, with payment due prior to the first class.

Monday Classes
As we will be out of school on May 30th, Monday classes will be held April 2-May 14.

Passport: China! with Iris Zhai
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Get to know Iris Zhai, one of the exchange students attending the Summit, as she teaches a sampling of Chinese language and culture via stories, pictures, songs and games.

Running Club with Sara Gutzke
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.  As Amanda Cowart will be on maternity leave, availability for this class is dependent on locating a parent volunteer to accompany Sara.  Results will be posted & participants emailed.

Tuesday Classes

Volleyball Club with Sarah Leighninger
3:45-5:00, 3rd-8th Grade Girls
Join Sarah Leighninger for Volleyball.  Students will participate in drills and games to improve their skills. Students will leave Summit Campus at 3:45 as this class will be held at Springfield Lutheran’s Gym.  Students will need to be picked up there.  There will be a small additional fee of $15 to offset Gym Rental (for a total of $75 for the class).  A minimum of 6 students are needed to participate in order to offer the class.

Art Club with Jennifer Johnson
3:30-4:15, K-5th Grades
Create different art projects with Jennifer Johnson.  This term we’ll tackle projects such as trophies, paintings, weaving projects, and collages.

Running Club with Sara Gutzke
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.  As Amanda Cowart will be on maternity leave, availability for this class is dependent on locating a parent volunteer to accompany Sara.  Results will be posted & participants emailed.

Wednesday Classes

Lego Robotics with Nate Lathrop
3:45-4:30, 1st-5th Grades
Build science, engineering, and technology skills by creating you own Lego robots!  Although younger students may participate in the class, students must be over 9 years old to compete in FIRST sanctions events.

Spanish Fiesta for Adult Learners with Sarah Leighninger
3:45-4:30, Parents and Other Adults
Don’t miss out on The Summit’s first adult Spanish class!  This six week session is designed for any adults who want to expand their horizons and explore a new language.  We will begin building a basic Spanish vocabulary and developing conversational skills.  Additionally, this will be an excellent opportunity to catch a glimpse at what your students are learning on a daily basis in class and be able to practice your skills together as a family at home.

Jazz Dance Team with Tiffany Duncan
3:30-4:15, KIndergarten through 3rd grades
The Junior Jazzercise team dance program is a great way for your child to get moving, have fun and stay fit. Children will learn easy to follow dance steps and fun fitness games all set to the rhythms of popular music. Contact Tiffany Duncan at duncan.tiffany@me.com or 417-496-0203 for further information, or click here to see Junior Jazzercise in action.

Thursday Classes

Yoga with Rachal Tarrasch
3:30-4:15 1st-5th Grades
Join 2^nd Grade teacher Rachal Tarrasch as we strengthen our bodies and calm our minds through Yoga poses and practices.

Zumba Fitness Party with April Krenn
3:30-4:15, 2nd Grade and Up (parents of participating students may also sign up)
A Zumba Fitness Party is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and International music and dance movements.  It combines fast and slow rhythms using an aerobic approach to achieve a balanced blend of cardio and muscle-toning benefits!  The Zumba program is designed for everyone and no dance experience is needed!  The instruction is mostly all non-verbal and is “monkey see, monkey do!  It is a Blast!  It is Different!  It is easy and effective! .

Click Here to Sign Up for Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have.

Private Music Lessons (ongoing)

Private Music Lessons at the Summit are $20 per half-hour lesson and will be billed in six-week sessions ($120 per session).  Please note the change in payment and policy for this year: Full details can be found here.  Students already enrolled in lessons will not need to re-enroll.

Piano Lessons
We are proud to announce that Adrianna Reynolds and Sarah Davis will be returning to teach piano at the Summit.  Evangel University adjunct professor Susan Sheets has also recently joined us.  Openings are limited.  Please sign up to be contacted about available times.

Guitar & Bass Lessons
We are also excited to welcome Darcy Stevens who will be offering private guitar or bass lessons as well as teaching our first Class Guitar lessons (found in the Long-Term Music Class section below).  Students will need to provide their own instrument.  Please sign up to be contacted about available times.

Click Here to Sign Up for Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have.

Sign Up Here (Sign ups are due by the first class session)
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have.

Six Week Session Classes for Session 3 (January 17-February 23)

Classes are $60 per session each.  No reductions will be made for late entrants.  Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account.  Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk, with payment due prior to the first class.

Monday Classes
As we will be out of school on January 16 and February 20, Monday classes will be held January 23-March 5.

Passport: China! with Iris Zhai
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Get to know Iris Zhai, one of the exchange students attending the Summit, as she teaches a sampling of Chinese language and culture via stories, pictures, songs and games.

Running Club with Amanda Cowart
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.

Tuesday Classes

Art Club with Jennifer Johnson
3:30-4:15, K-5th Grades
Create different art projects with Jennifer Johnson.  This term we’ll tackle projects such as trophies, paintings, weaving projects, and collages.

Running Club with Amanda Cowart
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.

Wednesday Classes

Lego Robotics with Nate Lathrop
3:45-4:30, 1st-5th Grades
Build science, engineering, and technology skills by creating you own Lego robots!  Although younger students may participate in the class, students must be over 9 years old to compete in FIRST sanctions events.

Spanish Fiesta for Adult Learners with Sarah Leighninger
3:45-4:30, Parents and Other Adults
Don’t miss out on The Summit’s first adult Spanish class!  This six week session is designed for any adults who want to expand their horizons and explore a new language.  We will begin building a basic Spanish vocabulary and developing conversational skills.  Additionally, this will be an excellent opportunity to catch a glimpse at what your students are learning on a daily basis in class and be able to practice your skills together as a family at home.

Thursday Classes

Yoga with Rachal Tarrasch
3:25-4:30 1st-5th Grades
Join 2^nd Grade teacher Rachal Tarrasch as we strengthen our bodies and calm our minds through Yoga poses and practices.

Sign Up Here (Sign ups are due by the first class session)Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Private Music Lessons (ongoing)

Private Music Lessons at the Summit are $20 per half-hour lesson and will be billed in six-week sessions ($120 per session).  Please note the change in payment and policy for this year: Full details can be found here.

Piano Lessons
We are proud to announce that Adrianna Reynolds and Sarah Davis will be returning to teach piano at the Summit.  Openings are limited.

Guitar & Bass Lessons
We are also excited to welcome Darcy Stevens who will be offering private guitar or bass lessons as well as teaching our first Class Guitar lessons (found in the Long-Term Music Class section below).  Students will need to provide their own instrument.

Sign Up Here (Sign ups are due by the first class session)
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Extended Session Music Classes (Second Session: January 18-May 10)

Our After-School music class students will be featured during our Spring Concerts and are often invited to represent the Summit by performing for community events such as Artsfest or for organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. These classes require a longer time commitment as well as a commitment to daily at-home practice to hone and maintain new skills.

Classes are $280 as the second session is a 16 week long, twice weekly commitment.  Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account.  Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk, with payment due prior to the first class.

Anyone signed-up for one of our Extended Session Music Classes (Any Strings section, Class Guitar, Choir, or All-Stars) at the regular price can join an additional Extended Session Music Class for only $40 for the entire second session.

Students are responsible for their own instruments unless prior arrangements are made.

Prelude & Intermezzo Strings with Shawn Keech & Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
Summit Strings classes are available to students 2nd grade or older playing Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. Prelude and Intermezzo Strings run concurrently this year; students will be placed by the instructors. No experience is necessary for Prelude Strings.

Chamber Strings with Shawn Keech
Tuesday & Thursday 4:10-4:55, for more experienced players
Chamber Strings is reserved for more experienced players & older students. Placement is subject to instructor approval.

Summit Singers Choir with Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 4th Grade and up (Younger students by permission & audition).
We would like to welcome Suzannah Pugh, who will be offering Choir for dedicated Summit singers interested in more challenging material.

Summit Class Guitar with Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
We now are able to offer guitarist the opportunity to learn chords, accompaniment, and ensemble playing together in a group class separate from our more classical strings classes. Steel String, Nylon String, and Electric Guitars are all welcome for this ensemble.

Class Guitar for Mid-Year Beginners with Shawn Keech
Tuesday & Thursday 3:25-4:10, 1st Grade and up
We’d like to offer a guitar class for those students who would like to begin class guitar mid-year.  Learn chords, accompaniment, and ensemble playing in a group class with other young guitarists. Steel String, Nylon String, and Electric Guitars are all welcome for this ensemble.

Summit All-Stars Band with Shawn Keech & Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 6th-HS by audition or invitation only.
The Summit All-Stars is our premiere performance ensemble. This band maintains a repertoire of crowd-friendly classic and contemporary rock music and is considered “first-call” when the community contacts our school about having an ensemble perform. Participation is by invitation or audition only. If you select this option you will be contacted.

Sign Up Here (Sign ups are due by the first class session)
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Session One Ends for Extended Session Music Classes:

The first session for Extended Session Music Classes (Strings, Choir, Class Guitar, and All-Stars) has ended with the Fall Concert.

The Fall Concert was wonderful. All participants worked hard to prepare for the evening and should be proud of their effort and accomplishments.

Extended Session Music Classes will reconvene in January.

Sign-Up Here for Session 2 After School Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Classes for Session 2 (October 24-December 9)

We are excited to offer new classes this session:  Passport: China!, Passport: Germany!, Team Dance, Holiday Crafts and Gifts, and an additional section of Running Club to be held on Monday.

Classes are $60 per session each, billed at the beginning of each session. Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account. Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk. Payment is due prior to the first class.

In the event that a class is cancelled due to insufficient interest, those signed up for the class will be contacted and any payment refunded.

Monday Classes

Team Dance with Tiffany Duncan
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Learn choreographed dances to contemporary music.
This class will only be held if there are 4 or more sign-ups. 

Running Club with Amanda Cowart
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.  Please note there are two sections to choose from: Monday and Thursday.

Passport: Germany! with Lena Willhauer
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Get to know Lena Willhauer, one of the exchange students attending the Summit, as you have a lot of fun of learning a new language, culture, and cook German meals.

Tuesday Classes

Passport: China! with Iris Zhai
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Get to know Iris Zhai, one of the exchange students attending the Summit, as she teaches a sampling of Chinese language and culture via stories, pictures, songs and games.

Tiny Dancers Beginning Ballet with Lydia Smith
3:30-4:15, Kindergarten-2nd Grades
Explore the elegant world of beginning ballet!  Our young students will learn basic beginning ballet positions & movement, hear exciting music by ballet’s greatest composers, and enjoy six afternoons of movement and fun with good friends.  No experience necessary.  Clothes comfortable for movement are required.

Holiday Gifts & Crafts with Jennifer Johnson
3:30-4:15, 1st-5th Grades
Join Jennifer Johnson as we create artistic crafts and gifts for the upcoming holidays.
This class is a late addition and will be held from November 1-December 13. 

Wednesday Classes

Spanish Fiesta for Adult Learners with Sarah Leighninger
3:45-4:30, Parents and Other Adults
Don’t miss out on The Summit’s first adult Spanish class!  This six week session is designed for any adults who want to expand their horizons and explore a new language.  We will begin building a basic Spanish vocabulary and developing conversational skills.  Additionally, this will be an excellent opportunity to catch a glimpse at what your students are learning on a daily basis in class and be able to practice your skills together as a family at home.

Lego Robotics with Nate Lathrop
3:45-4:30, 1st-5th Grades
Build science, engineering, and technology skills by creating you own Lego robots!
Although younger students may participate in the class, students must be over 9 years old to compete in FIRST sanctions events.
This is a change in time due to schedule conflicts on Thursday.

Thursday Classes

Running Club with Amanda Cowart
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.  Please note there are two sections to choose from: Monday and Thursday.

Beginning Sewing with Kim Jones
3:45-4:45, 4th-8th Grades
Explore hand and machine sewing.  Each session, students will be introduced to skills such as hemming, straight stitch, top stitch, zig zag, and blanket stitch as they make lasting projects.  Our first project will be an apron (just in time for holiday baking)!  No prior experience is necessary.  Students may be required to purchase or provide minor sewing related materials. 

Sign-Up Here for Session 2 After School Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Private Music Lessons (ongoing)
Private Music Lessons at the Summit are $20 per half-hour lesson and will be billed in six-week sessions ($120 per session).

Please note the change in payment and policy for this year: Full details can be found here.

Piano Lessons
We are proud to announce that Adrianna Reynolds and Sarah Davis will be returning to teach piano at the Summit.  Openings are limited; sign-up to be contacted about available times.

Guitar & Bass Lessons
We are also excited to welcome Darcy Stevens who will be offering private guitar or bass lessons.  Students will need to provide their own instrument.  Openings are limited; sign-up to be contacted about available times.

Sign-Up Here for Session 2 After School Classes
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Are you torn between Class Guitar and Chamber Strings?  Play an instrument but want to sing as well?  Want to do even more music with your friends?

Then this is for you:

Anyone signed-up for one of our Extended Session Music Classes (Any Strings section, Class Guitar, Choir, or All-Stars) at the regular price can join an additional Extended Session Music Class for only $20 for the entire session.

We have some awesome teachers and a great session ahead of us, and we want you to be a part of it.  Thanks for all you do!

Shawn Keech

Sign ups are closed for the first session
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have 

Extended Session Music Classes
(First Session: September 6-November 11)
Our After-School music class students will be featured during our Fall and Spring Concerts and are often invited to represent the Summit by performing for community events such as Artsfest or for organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. These classes require a longer time commitment as well as a commitment to at-home practice to hone and maintain new skills. 

Classes are $180 for this first 10-week session and meet twice weekly. Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account. Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk. Payment is due prior to the first class. 

Students are responsible for their own instruments unless prior arrangements are made. 

Prelude & Intermezzo Strings with Shawn Keech & Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
Summit Strings classes are available to students 2nd grade or older playing Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. Prelude and Intermezzo Strings run concurrently this year; students will be placed by the instructors. No experience is necessary for Prelude Strings. 

Chamber Strings with Shawn Keech
Tuesday & Thursday 4:10-4:55, for more experienced players
Chamber Strings is reserved for more experienced players & older students. Placement is subject to instructor approval. 

Summit Singers Choir with Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 4th Grade and up
We would like to welcome Suzannah Pugh, who will be offering Choir for dedicated Summit singers in 4th grade and up. 

Summit Class Guitar with Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
We now are able to offer guitarist the opportunity to learn chords, accompaniment, ensemble playing together in a group class separate from our more classical strings classes. Steel String, Nylon String, and Electric Guitars are all welcome for this ensemble. 

Summit All-Stars Band with Shawn Keech & Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 6th-HS by audition or invitation only.
The Summit All-Stars is our premiere performance ensemble. This band maintains a repertoire of crowd-friendly classic and contemporary rock music and is considered “first-call” when the community contacts our school about having an ensemble perform. Participation is by invitation or audition only. If you select this option you will be contacted. 

Sign ups are closed for the first session
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Sign Ups are closed for this session
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Six Week Session Classes for Session 1 (September 6-October 21)
Classes are $60 per session each, billed at the beginning of each session. Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account. Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk. Payment is due prior to the first class.

In the event that a class is cancelled due to insufficient interest, those signed up for the class will be contacted and any payment refunded.

Tuesday Classes

Spanish Fiesta with Sarah Leighninger
3:30-4:15, 2nd-5th Grades
Learn new vocabulary and phrases through fun games, silly songs, and chants. Earn pesos ($) each day by speaking as much Spanish as possible and use your bartering skills to buy cool prizes at la tienda. Students with prior Spanish knowledge and students with little or no Spanish background will both benefit from this exciting six-week session of Spanish Fiesta.

Tiny Dancers Beginning Ballet with Amanda Cowart & Lydia Smith
3:45-4:30, Kindergarten-2nd Grades
Explore the elegant world of beginning ballet!  Our young students will learn basic beginning ballet positions & movement, hear exciting music by ballet’s greatest composers, and enjoy six afternoons of movement and fun with good friends.  No experience necessary.  Clothes comfortable for movement are required.

Wednesday Classes

Spanish Fiesta for Adult Learners with Sarah Leighninger
3:45-4:30, Parents and Other Adults
Don’t miss out on The Summit’s first adult Spanish class!  This six week session is designed for any adults who want to expand their horizons and explore a new language.  We will begin building a basic Spanish vocabulary and developing conversational skills.  Additionally, this will be an excellent opportunity to catch a glimpse at what your students are learning on a daily basis in class and be able to practice your skills together as a family at home.

Thursday Classes

3rd-5th Running Club with Amanda Cowart
3:30-4:15, 3rd-5th Grades
Join Mrs. Cowart for Running Club! It is a fun, active class where we learn and work on proper running form through activities such as tag, ketchup and mustard runs, touch 10, capture the flag, and other fast-paced, super-exciting games.  Shoes comfortable for running are required.

Lego Robotics 
4:00-4:45, 1st-5th Grades
Build science, engineering, and technology skills by creating you own Lego robots!  Although younger students may participate in the class, students must be over 9 years old to compete in FIRST sanctions events.

Beginning Sewing with Kim Jones
3:45-4:45, 4th-8th Grades
Explore hand and machine sewing.  Each session, students will be introduced to skills such as hemming, straight stitch, top stitch, zig zag, and blanket stitch as they make lasting projects.  Our first project will be an apron (just in time for holiday baking)!  No prior experience is necessary.  Students may be required to purchase or provide minor sewing related materials.

Sign Ups are closed for this session

Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Private Music Lessons (ongoing)
Private Music Lessons at the Summit are $20 per half-hour lesson and will be billed in six-week sessions ($120 per session).

Please note the change in payment and policy for this year: Full details can be found here.

Piano Lessons
We are proud to announce that Adrianna Reynolds and Sarah Davis will be returning to teach piano at the Summit.  Openings are limited.

Guitar & Bass Lessons
We are also excited to welcome Darcy Stevens who will be offering private guitar or bass lessons as well as teaching our first Class Guitar lessons (found in the Long-Term Music Class section below).  Students will need to provide their own instrument.

Sign Ups are closed for this session
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

Extended Session Music Classes
(First Session: September 6-November 11)
Our After-School music class students will be featured during our Fall and Spring Concerts and are often invited to represent the Summit by performing for community events such as Artsfest or for organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. These classes require a longer time commitment as well as a commitment to at-home practice to hone and maintain new skills.

Classes are $180 for this first 10-week session and meet twice weekly. Summit families will be billed via their FACTS account. Non-Summit participants may pay at the front desk. Payment is due prior to the first class.

Students are responsible for their own instruments unless prior arrangements are made.

Prelude & Intermezzo Strings with Shawn Keech & Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
Summit Strings classes are available to students 2nd grade or older playing Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass. Prelude and Intermezzo Strings run concurrently this year; students will be placed by the instructors. No experience is necessary for Prelude Strings.

Chamber Strings with Shawn Keech
Tuesday & Thursday 4:10-4:55, for more experienced players
Chamber Strings is reserved for more experienced players & older students. Placement is subject to instructor approval.

Summit Singers Choir with Suzannah Pugh
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 4th Grade and up
We would like to welcome Suzannah Pugh, who will be offering Choir for dedicated Summit singers in 4th grade and up.

Summit Class Guitar with Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 3:25-4:10, 2nd Grade and up
We now are able to offer guitarist the opportunity to learn chords, accompaniment, ensemble playing together in a group class separate from our more classical strings classes. Steel String, Nylon String, and Electric Guitars are all welcome for this ensemble.

Summit All-Stars Band with Shawn Keech & Darcy Stevens
Monday & Wednesday 4:10-4:55, 6th-HS by audition or invitation only.

Auditions for Summit All-Stars is currently closed.  Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have

The Summit All-Stars is our premiere performance ensemble. This band maintains a repertoire of crowd-friendly classic and contemporary rock music and is considered “first-call” when the community contacts our school about having an ensemble perform. Participation is by invitation or audition only. If you select this option you will be contacted.

Sign Ups are closed for this session
Feel free to contact Shawn Keech at SKeech@TheSummitPrep.Org with any questions you may have