We have Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry with basic Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus I & II.

We’ll continue with our gamification, learning math in context, and fun ways to better (real world) understanding.

Your learner will be ready for the SAT/ACT/CLT math portions after learning Algebra I & II and Geometry with basic Trig.

Learners wishing to take AP or CLEP math exams will be encouraged to practice with the online Khan Academy program so they’re ready for that exam at the end of the school year.

Your learner can also choose to dual enroll in an online college course for Pre-Calc and Calculus with our connection with ASU.

Writing will be taught using a classical form of writing that our founding father’s used, along with a grammar course. Your teens will be excellent, college level writers when they’re done with the Summit Workshop!

Public Speaking and University Ready Writing will be covered during the second year of the Summit Workshop.

Literature Based Writing will be covered during their last year of this workshop.

Regular reading from the list of the 100 classics will also be expected.

Any teen coming in who needs more practice with writing or even cursive will be able to work at his or her level.

Ancient History, Geography, World History, US History, and Civics/US Government will all be offered. Our approach will include learning about cultural shifts that occurred during those historical events so they not only learn the when, but the reason why people/countries/armies shifted during historical events. Socratic Circles will also be incorporated into our historical understandings.

Personal Finance and Economics will also be offered with an approach to real life financial decisions we make as adults and entrepreneurs.

Spanish: Spanish 1, 2, & 3 will use an immersive plus English to Spanish Cognates guided Spanish. Spanish 4 will be a literature and essay based Spanish. Teens will be ready for the AP Spanish Language or CLEP exam at the end of these courses. Best of all, they’ll be considered a fluent Spanish speaker, and will be ready for any college exchange program in a Spanish speaking country!

Other Foreign Languages: If your teen wants to learn more languages, we’ll work with him or her to find the best program for her or him to learn the language he or she wants to learn! We have many options via an online and immersive languages programs.

We have Physical Science with a Lab, Biology with a Lab, Chemistry with a Lab, Year Long Algebra based Physics with a Lab, and Year Long College Prep Trigonometry/Calc based Physics with a Lab (that includes Optics) available.

Our science courses also count towards your history credit as you follow along with a scientist from the past and learn how some of his or her discoveries were made.

Labs are all hands on and some even include defying the laws of physics (in cartoon form).

Learners will also have the knowledge to prepare for AP or CLEP exams after finishing these courses.

Our six week long Quests will dive into project based learning where multiple subjects & electives combine to solve a real life problem. Learners help choose and tackle anything from big, physical problems (like inventing a new theme park) to how to handle their personal finances.
These projects would all count as Honors Level projects at any public high school.

At the end of each six weeks, they’ll present their findings and we’ll bring in professionals from each field to give feedback to the learners.

We’ll have a camping trip, field trips, and other fun activities through out the year.

We’ll ask the learners at the beginning of each term what electives they’re interested in learning and we will try to accommodate anything they wish to learn about.

For example, one learner wanted to study to become a pilot and learn mechanical things along with digital 3D modeling. We connected him with his local Young Eagles chapter for a basic flight course, found an engine for him to learn to work on, and made sure we had a computer with Blender on it so he could work on his 3D models that he 3D printed out. Each learner will be different and we’re excited to learn with them!

Learners will need to complete a minimum of two six week long apprenticeships during their time in the Summit Workshop. Apprenticeships will be in the afternoons after core work is completed in the morning. Most learners will leave for their afternoon apprenticeship during lunch time. The apprenticeship should be in a field they’re interested in possibly entering once they graduate.

Learners who want to go into the trades will be encouraged to apprentice in the trades and we’ll even encourage them to focus on a trade during our six week Quests where each learner has their own project they individually work on.