Summit Elementary
Phone: (307) 253-3000
Principal: Jen Gray
Assistant Principal: Kari Harris
Office Manager: Becki Dahill
Address: 2210 S. Waterford St, Casper, 82609
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“Summit’s mission is to prepare children to excel and lead in the 21st Century.”
Summit Elementary is an educational facility for children and a village center for community activities. It is designed to meet the technological needs of today’s students and provide a learning environment for the changing needs of the future. At Summit, everyone models high expectations in behavior and academics. Staff members keep abreast of students’ progress and frequently communicate with parents/guardians. Parents/guardians are a child’s first teacher, and their expertise, insights, and active involvement are emphasized as Summit staff members work hand-in-hand with them to realize each student’s full potential.
Programs
At Summit, every adult is available to support student learning. Student assessment occurs utilizing priority standards and students are grouped to develop or enrich the skills in each area. Flexible grouping occurs in reading to ensure that children are learning at their individual skill levels. For example, a child who enters kindergarten may be engaged in activities that range from learning letter names to reading entire books — always based upon each child’s learning needs (not age). Summit’s reading program consisting of the Wilson Reading program, Fundations, Just Words, Amplify Core Knowledge, and Wit and Wisdom are differentiated and includes a balance of basic skills development and thinking strategies.
At Summit, every adult is available to support student learning. Student assessment occurs utilizing priority standards and students are grouped to develop or enrich the skills in each area. Flexible grouping occurs in reading to ensure that children are learning at their individual skill levels. For example, a child who enters kindergarten may be engaged in activities that range from learning letter names to reading entire books — always based upon each child’s learning needs (not age). Summit’s reading program consisting of the Wilson Reading program, Fundations, Just Words, Amplify Core Knowledge, and Wit and Wisdom are differentiated and includes a balance of basic skills development and thinking strategies.
The district-adopted Eureka2 program is taught in kindergarten through fifth. Reflex math is used at all grade levels to help students increase their math fluency. Students write daily using a variety of genres and participate in bi-monthly cross-age community groups to enhance their sense of belonging. Rigor, relevance, and relationships are emphasized and the whole child is thoughtfully considered, valued, and celebrated.
Summit has won global recognition and distinction as a Leader In Me Legacy school. Summit is also recognized by the Gallup Organization as a "High Hope" school. Summit staff and families work in partnership to reinforce the principles children learn at school and live at home as they become leaders in their own lives.
Activities
Summit Elementary students have the opportunity to participate in before- and after-school activities, including Outdoor Club, Student Lighthouse, Art Club, Cooking Club, Yearbook Club, and enrichment opportunities to encourage a wide range of student interests. Fourth- and fifth-graders may participate in volleyball, basketball and track through the Casper Recreation Center. Summit is unique in that several clubs are sponsored by staff and parents. In addition, Summit operates Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), a program encouraging dads or father figures to actively engage in a student’s educational experience.
Preschool
A preschool program operated by the Child Development Center of Natrona County is located on the elementary school site. Families interested in applying for this preschool should contact the Child Development Center at (307) 235-5097.
Hours
Supervision begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m. each day. Classes at Summit run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.