Technology is used in moderation to support learning and academic goals. Each division uses technology in ways that are appropriate to the age group and needs of their students, while maintaining our whole-child approach and project-based learning emphasis.
At The Summit, technology is used intentionally and developmentally to enhance learning, collaboration, creativity, and inquiry. Our approach evolves with students as they grow:
Across divisions, faculty thoughtfully evaluate the role of technology to ensure it serves learning rather than simply adding technology to the classroom.
At The Summit, technology is an important tool for learning, collaboration, and preparing students for success. Our technology policies are outlined in the School Handbook and are designed to support responsible, ethical, age-appropriate, and safe use of technology.
Our approach prioritizes student safety, privacy, well-being, and responsible digital citizenship. Key expectations include:
For complete expectations and policies, families should refer to the School Handbook.
Device expectations are age-appropriate and vary by division to reflect the developmental needs and daily experiences of our students.
These guidelines are part of The Summit’s broader commitment to creating a focused, connected, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Complete expectations are outlined in the School Handbook.
The Summit uses a variety of third-party educational applications and online services to support student learning. Some platforms may require a student login, use a shared or generic login, or collect limited student information.
Our list of approved tools is reviewed and updated periodically and may change as instructional needs and technology evolve.
 | Blooket is an online review program, designed as a trivia game. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Boom Cards are interactive, self-checking digital task cards. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | BrainPop/BrainPop Jr is an animated Educational Site for Kids – Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Carnegie Mellon Code Academy is an online computer science curriculum taught in Python. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Code.org is an online computer science project based program. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Desmos is an online graphing calculator. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Epic is a leading digital library for kids offering unlimited access to 35000 of the best children’s books of all time Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Everfi is an interactive, web-based program offering courses to teach students critical skills, such as financial literacy and digital citizenship. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Gimkit is a game show for the classroom that requires knowledge, collaboration, and strategy to win. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Google for Education is a brand of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products. Click here to view the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice. Parents/Guardians who have any questions about their student’s access can reach out to Google directly via the contact us form in the Google Workspace for Education Privacy Notice. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | IXL is a site with a rich set of math practice activities and resources. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Kahoot is a game-based learning platform. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Lexia Core5 is a research-proven program that accelerates the development of literacy skills. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Prodigy is a math game-based learning program. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | Typing Club is a web based typing program. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | XtraMath is an online math facts fluency program. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | HappyNumbers is an online math program. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | ERB is an assessment tool that gives data-driven insights for independent school educators and families. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
 | EdPuzzle is an interactive video lesson tool. Privacy Policy – Terms of Service |
To enhance communication with families, our school utilizes an SMS text messaging system to deliver important updates and emergency notifications directly to your mobile devices. This system ensures that you receive timely information regarding school closures, security alerts, and key events. It is crucial that all families receive these messages to stay informed about matters that affect their children’s education and safety. Please verify that your contact information is current to participate in this service. By opting into SMS alerts, you agree to our terms and conditions, with message and data rates potentially applying. Rest assured, your information will be used solely for school communication purposes and will not be shared with third parties. For more information, please refer to our privacy policy below.
SMS Terms & Conditions
The Summit Preparatory School Alerts. Message Frequency Varies. Message and Data Rates May Apply. Reply STOP to stop. Reply HELP for info or you can reach us at info@thesummitprep.org or (417) 869-8077. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Privacy Policy
The Summit Preparatory School respects your privacy. We will not share or use your mobile number for any other purpose. We will only use information you provide to transmit your text message. Nonetheless, we reserve the right at all times to disclose any information as necessary to satisfy any law, regulation or governmental request, to avoid liability, or to protect our rights or property. When you complete forms online or otherwise provide us information in connection with the Service, you agree to provide accurate, complete and true information. You agree not to use a false or misleading name or a name that you are not authorized to use. If we, in our sole discretion, believe that any such information is untrue, inaccurate or incomplete, we may refuse you access to the Service and pursue any appropriate legal remedies.
Have questions or need additional information about our The Summit? Fill out our contact form below to get in touch with us.