Summit Academy Swot Analysis
Mission Statement
The mission of Summit Academy (“Academy”) is to nurture and inspire our school community and facilitate quality educational opportunities in a safe learning environment, enabling each student to reach their maximum potential.
Program Alignment to Mission, Vision and Values
It is evident through the mission, vision and values that the educational programs provide a clear and direct path to success. The Academy continually assesses data results from the educational programs to assure it is providing programming that enables students to reach their maximum potential. The programs are aligned to a rigorous and relevant curriculum. The curriculum is delivered by a highly qualified staff, in a safe environment, encompassing the
use of technology and 21st century skills with a commitment to the students.
Alignment
Teachers set goals and design curriculum to ensure cohesion within and across grade levels and content areas (horizontal and vertical alignment). Grade level meetings and same-subject area meetings keep the alignment consistent throughout the Academy. Data discussions, surveys, goals, unit lesson plans, curriculum maps and monthly meetings with administrators ensure the curriculum is meeting the needs of all students.
The Academy utilizes Rubicon Atlas, a digital curriculum mapping system, for every course taught, including core and elective courses in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Academy curriculum aligns to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (“GLCEs”) and the Common Core State Standards in the creation of curriculum maps. The curriculum maps demonstrate a logical sequence of learning objectives aligned to state and national standards. Curriculum maps include the following categories; overarching questions/enduring understandings, unit abstracts, course descriptions, unit calendars, essential vocabulary, instructional strategies, resources/tools, and a variety of assessment methods.
At the beginning of the school year, each teacher copies the course’s curriculum master map into a diary map, which the teacher updates throughout the year with additional resources and materials that support the delivery of the curriculum. Additionally, the curriculum map serves as a timeline for the delivery of all curriculum and assessments. In order to maintain the integrity of the maps, one teacher is identified as a master mapper. There is one teacher per grade level and per content area that has access to and the ability to make changes to the master map. Also, the Academy has identified one administrator per building to oversee the entire curriculum mapping process project. At the end of the school year, the curriculum maps are updated to include additions and changes that reflect effective best practices, rigorous and relevant curriculum and real world experiences.
The mission of Summit Academy (“Academy”) is to nurture and inspire our school community and facilitate quality educational opportunities in a safe learning environment, enabling each student to reach their maximum potential.
Program Alignment to Mission, Vision and Values
It is evident through the mission, vision and values that the educational programs provide a clear and direct path to success. The Academy continually assesses data results from the educational programs to assure it is providing programming that enables students to reach their maximum potential. The programs are aligned to a rigorous and relevant curriculum. The curriculum is delivered by a highly qualified staff, in a safe environment, encompassing the
use of technology and 21st century skills with a commitment to the students.
Alignment
Teachers set goals and design curriculum to ensure cohesion within and across grade levels and content areas (horizontal and vertical alignment). Grade level meetings and same-subject area meetings keep the alignment consistent throughout the Academy. Data discussions, surveys, goals, unit lesson plans, curriculum maps and monthly meetings with administrators ensure the curriculum is meeting the needs of all students.
The Academy utilizes Rubicon Atlas, a digital curriculum mapping system, for every course taught, including core and elective courses in kindergarten through eighth grade. The Academy curriculum aligns to the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations (“GLCEs”) and the Common Core State Standards in the creation of curriculum maps. The curriculum maps demonstrate a logical sequence of learning objectives aligned to state and national standards. Curriculum maps include the following categories; overarching questions/enduring understandings, unit abstracts, course descriptions, unit calendars, essential vocabulary, instructional strategies, resources/tools, and a variety of assessment methods.
At the beginning of the school year, each teacher copies the course’s curriculum master map into a diary map, which the teacher updates throughout the year with additional resources and materials that support the delivery of the curriculum. Additionally, the curriculum map serves as a timeline for the delivery of all curriculum and assessments. In order to maintain the integrity of the maps, one teacher is identified as a master mapper. There is one teacher per grade level and per content area that has access to and the ability to make changes to the master map. Also, the Academy has identified one administrator per building to oversee the entire curriculum mapping process project. At the end of the school year, the curriculum maps are updated to include additions and changes that reflect effective best practices, rigorous and relevant curriculum and real world experiences.