A School Designed for Every Learner
Do students need a diagnosis or identification (like ADHD, a learning disability, or autism) to attend Summit Micro School?
Not at all. While we’re known for supporting students with ADHD, learning differences, or other neurodivergent profiles, Summit is not a school exclusively for students with diagnoses.
Neurodiverse-Affirming vs. Therapeutic Environments: What’s the Difference?
At SMS, we celebrate the uniqueness of every child. Our classrooms are designed to be flexible, responsive, and inclusive, recognizing that each student learns and thrives in their own way. But there’s an important distinction between being neurodivergent-affirming and operating as a therapeutic environment. Understanding this difference helps us set realistic expectations and ensure that every child gets the support they need.
What Makes a School Neurodiverse-Affirming?
What Makes a School Neurodiverse-Affirming?
If you’re the parent of a neurodivergent child—whether they have ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or they’re just one of those deeply sensitive kids who feel everything a little more—you’ve probably asked yourself: Will my child feel understood at school?
What is ‘Fit’?
When parents come to visit Summit Micro School, the conversation always circles back to the same big question: is this the right fit for my child? And honestly, that’s exactly the question you should be asking.
Small School, Big Social Growth
One of the questions we sometimes hear from parents—especially those coming from larger schools—is, “But what about socializing?” It’s a fair question.