The students will be introduced to a variety of liturgical and Christian music in order to come to know music as a way to pray. It is most important that the students come to realize that religion is a way of life. At The Summit, introduction to Foreign Language begins in kindergarten with the purpose of exposing children to another culture and developing appreciation of the life of people in other countries. Exposure to languages provides opportunities for students to learn through personal experiences relevant to the curriculum. Students learn Spanish or French culture through experiences and activities geared toward younger children.
Communication is stressed through social and cultural situations, games, songs, arts and sports.
At the Fourth and Fifth grade levels, continuation of introductory exposure-level study in French or Spanish is required. At the fourth grade level, the art program emphasizes realistic proportions, plans for predetermined effects and uses recognized works of art to expand visual awareness. Students construct floatable sculptures created from pop cans. Plaster casting was introduced this year as a means to sculpt entire bodies. These works of art can be seen throughout the school.