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 2nd 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