How It Works
Summit College Preparatory School delivers a structured, university-ready education through live instruction, individualized planning, and verifiable records. Students learn in real time, advance by mastery, and graduate with evidence that colleges and testing agencies can trust.
U.S. Eastern Time (Florida) · Last updated: August 2025
Live, Verified Instruction
All classes meet live on Zoom Pro. Faculty track attendance and contact minutes and document assignments and feedback in Microsoft 365.
Weekly Rhythm & Time Zones
Fixed Eastern Time schedule with written confirmations. Make-up rules and calendar invites keep everyone aligned.
ILP — 1-to-1 Advantage
Diagnostics, quarterly targets, and acceleration gates inside an Individualized Learning Plan that links directly to the transcript.
Core Curriculum & Course Levels
College Prep, Honors, and Advanced pathways mapped to a 26-credit diploma. Clear sequencing and prerequisites.
Multilingual Tracks & Benchmarks
Academic English plus two languages. CEFR, DELF/DALF, Goethe, and HSK benchmarks supported.
Assessment Integrity & Mastery
Proctored exams, oral defenses, and version history. Grades reflect demonstrated mastery, not seat time.
Advanced Programs & Early College
Readiness review, enrollment coordination, instructor-of-record verification, and credit recorded on the Summit transcript.
University Guidance & Outcomes
Four-year planning, balanced lists, deadline management, essays, recommendations, and document delivery.
Records, GPA & Verification
Official transcripts with scale, GPA method, and weighting; counselor/registrar verification for institutions.
Live, Verified Instruction (Zoom Pro)
Attendance, Contact Minutes, Carnegie Hours
Faculty teach live on Zoom Pro in U.S. Eastern Time. We record attendance, contact minutes, and assignment status in Microsoft 365. As guidance, a 1.0 credit course meets or exceeds approximately 120 Carnegie hours in aggregate; a 0.5 credit course meets or exceeds approximately 60 hours.
Small-Group and 1-to-1 Blocks
Students learn primarily in 1-to-1 sessions for precision and pace; when collaboration advances the work, we add small seminars. Teachers use brief checks for understanding and structured discussion to sustain rigor.
Weekly Rhythm & Time Zones (ET)
Schedule Cadence and Make-Up Rules
Students follow a fixed weekly cadence with course blocks, mentoring, and independent study. Make-ups follow the published calendar and require written confirmation. Late work windows are stated in advance for each course.
Written Confirmations and Calendar Invites
All changes appear in writing. Calendar invites function as the source of truth and mirror the school’s Eastern Time schedule.
ILP Individualized Learning Plan (1-to-1 Advantage)
Diagnostics - Plan - Action
Placement diagnostics and a transcript/portfolio review establish baselines. The ILP sets quarterly targets in core subjects and languages, specifies weekly modules, and identifies enrichment or research.
Quarterly Targets and Acceleration Gates
Mentors review progress every two weeks and monthly. When evidence supports it, the ILP opens acceleration lanes and recalibrates pacing while maintaining clear expectations.
Core Curriculum & Course Levels
College Prep, Honors, Advanced
Course levels are defined by reading depth, analysis, and project requirements. Honors moves faster and demands higher-order analysis. Advanced matches university-entry rigor and includes sustained research or capstone work.
26-Credit Diploma Map
The diploma plan sequences English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, and electives, with clear prerequisites and room for acceleration where readiness is proven.
Multilingual Tracks & Benchmarks
English Plus Two Languages
Students develop academic English and pursue two additional languages from Spanish, French, German, and Chinese. Placement reflects demonstrated skill, not labels.
Certification Support
Preparation and advising align to CEFR C1/C2, DELF/DALF, Goethe B2–C1, and HSK 5–6 benchmarks as appropriate to the learner’s profile.
Assessment Integrity & Mastery Evidence
Proctoring and Authorship
Major assessments run live with camera on and, when appropriate, screen share and room scans. Teachers use rubrics, version history, and oral defenses to confirm authorship and depth of understanding.
Portfolios and Mastery
Students maintain portfolios with analytical writing, problem sets, language samples, and interdisciplinary projects. Grades reflect demonstrated mastery rather than seat time.
Progress Tracking & Family Dashboards
Microsoft 365 Submissions and Feedback
Assignments, comments, and version history live in Microsoft 365. Faculty return feedback within stated windows and log outcomes for counseling reviews.
Monthly Briefs and Term Reports
Families receive monthly briefs and term reports that summarize status against ILP targets and identify next steps.
Advanced Programs & Early College Access
Readiness Review
Eligibility requires prerequisites, current mastery evidence, reliable attendance, and parent consent. The counselor confirms scheduling, proctoring, and instructor-of-record details.
Credit on the Transcript
External course outcomes appear on the Summit transcript with title, term, credit, grade, grading scale, GPA method, and any applicable weighting. Documentation timelines are published by the registrar.
University Guidance & Outcomes
Four-Year Strategy
From Grade 9, counselors maintain a four-year credit map, protect prerequisites, and match opportunities to goals. In upper grades, the plan includes a balanced college list and a deadline calendar.
Applications and Recommendations
We coach essays, interviews, and portfolios. Recommendations cite rubric evidence and verified progress. Documents are delivered to institutions on time and in the required format.
Records, GPA & Verification
Official Transcripts
Summit issues official transcripts listing course titles by term, credits, final grades, the grading scale, GPA method (unweighted 4.0), and any Honors or Advanced weighting printed on the record.
Verification Path
Universities and testing agencies may verify records directly with the counselor/registrar. Contacts and procedures are maintained by the registrar.
Technology & Access
Required Setup
Laptop or desktop, reliable broadband, webcam and headset, school Microsoft 365 access via ClassLink, digital writing tablet, graphing calculator, printer or scanning app. A secondary laptop or Chromebook serves as a backup device.
Platforms
Live sessions run on Zoom Pro using secure links. Documents and calendars reside in Microsoft 365. During outages, brief coordination occurs via WhatsApp Business.
Student Life, Well-Being & Support
Mentor Check-Ins
Mentors monitor workload, pace, and stress signals during live classes and scheduled meetings. When needed, they recalibrate milestones and coordinate accommodations consistent with the handbook.
Family Partnership
Families collaborate with faculty and counselors on structure and communication. Escalation paths are documented so resolutions occur quickly and in writing.
Who Thrives Here
Fit & Entry
Summit serves motivated, multilingual, college-bound learners. We admit at Grade 9 and consider selective Grade 10 entry when readiness and on-time graduation are clear.
Quick Start: Next Steps
Open the Student Portal to view schedules and submissions. Review graduation requirements, confirm course selections in the catalog, and read the School Profile for institutional context. Admissions questions route to the counselor.