Ninth Graders–Find Your Future Here When Jenevere Guerrero began her freshman year of high school, she was nervous about how different it might be than her experience as an eighth grader. However, when she finished ninth grade, she found herself determined to succeed in this school, not just as a student, but as a future … Continued
At Summit Public Schools, we believe each young person’s path to a fulfilled life is uniquely crafted and driven by their aspirations, interests, and strengths. To support students on their path, we ensure that every Summit graduate leaves with a Concrete Next Step in life after high school. A Concrete Next Step is a 3-5 … Continued
Written by Papani Ellison When I started my senior year of high school, I didn’t have the expansive network of relationships as many of my fellow classmates. I didn’t know too many professionals to ask for help or serve as mentors after I graduated. Here is what we do know: Building those relationships through networking … Continued
Of the 10 Bay Area recipients of the Posse Foundation Scholarship award—a four-year, full-tuition, leadership scholarship—four came from Summit Public Schools’ Bay Area schools. The highly sought-after scholarship is awarded to high school seniors across the nation who show extraordinary leadership potential. This year, over 500 students from around the Bay Area were nominated for … Continued
Summit Tahoma’s Michael Segura will attend Boston University with a full scholarship Michael Segura had his sights set on college since middle school. In fact, as an 8th grader, he researched high schools that would help him achieve his goal. Now, as a senior at Summit Tahoma, he has been named a Posse Scholar, … Continued
Karla Andrade has dreamed of becoming a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. Having grown up with three dogs, a snake, and turtle, she knew the veterinary world was for her. As a Summit student, she was empowered to nurture her passion for animals and become a leader for women in science. … Continued
