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. The computer is used regularly for desk-top publishing work and to manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop and other programs. Music Mr. Bruce Bowdon The Summit's music program allows students many avenues for self-expression. Music theory, creating their own compositions, ear training, singing folk songs are covered over the course of the year.