River Heights Academy

30100 Olmstead Road

School District

River Heights Academy
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 21, 2016

They change the curriculum to the student's needs. I'm in 7th grade taking 9th grade math and 8th grade science. Absolutely amazing!!!
Submitted by parent on May 08, 2014

Summit has been THE best choice for our family. I enrolled my daughter in kindergarten. I was so nervous, but the staff was so kind. The teachers in kindergarten are all really so sweet and my daughter is READING!! I cannot recommend this school enough!!!
Submitted by other on March 19, 2014

Pros Provides education and extra help for those that need it Pretty good technology No bullying (most of the time) Cons Way too overcrowded Some classes are a joke Too much focus on test scores
Submitted by parent on November 21, 2013

I cannot say enough good things about this school. The teachers and staff are amazing and truly care about the kids. They teach in a fun, creative way and my children are flourishing. My kids and I love this school and would recommend it to everyone.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2013

My son and daughter both attend Summit. I am a proud Summit parent and love the school. I approached my daughter's teacher with an idea for the school, met with the principal, and my idea went into action. Gotta love a school where parents have a voice. Also, I have recommended thus school over and over and can never say enough. My daughter is above grade level and my son is doing great. My kids cannot wait for the new school year to begin!
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2013

I love this school. I found this school looking for a preschool, and I am very happy. Confrences are not open with other parent as said in other reviews. It is a very friendly atmosphere and my son is excelling very quickly. I am very impressed with all the teachers and paraprofessionals. When I went to school, there was only one teacher. Michigan did something right with the No Child Left Behind Act. They even have parapros that work one on one with the children that need more help.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2013

This schools sucks...administration is horrible. Teachers are not friendly nor do they know how to teach kids with disabilities correctly. There isn't proper materials for the students and the laptop program is not what it is cracked up to be. I caught my daughter using her for socializing while she was in school.
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2012

We really like this school. My son is extremely bright, so I was worried that he would not be challenged. But when my husband and I found out about what was happening in the 3rd and 4th grade, we were so excited to give it a try. The teachers are teaching him at the level he needs and he's finally not bored! He is really good at math, and the teachers recognized this from the day we enrolled and he was placed in the highest level. I am telling all of my friends to enroll their kids...especially if you have a kiddo that is advanced.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2012

I LOVE this school! My son and daughter have gone here for 2 years. I would recommend Summit to anyone. Any time I have ever had a question or a concern, it was handled quickly. The principal is firm and fair, something I did not find at our old district. The teachers are great and work with my kids at their level. Again...GREAT school. My kids are happy and that's important in my book.
Submitted by parent on September 17, 2012

Summit Academy is a great place to send your kids. They have a great group of teachers that have worked there a long time. That says something to me. My son has attended Summit for 3 years and had the same teacher for all 3 years. She really knows my kid! The ladies in the office are also so helpful and sweet. I give them a ton of credit.
Submitted by parent on June 21, 2012

I LOVE this school. I enrolled my daughter last year after we had a ROUGH year (to say the least) at her last middle school (and no I will not bash the other school). But I feel like they have done more for her in a year than the old school did in 4. I am not sure what happened with the last reviewer, but those teachers helped my daughter so much. She is even above where she needs to be and I think that is because she attended tutoring and did a second math class. I am proud to say that Summit is our new home and we will be staying until she graduates.
Submitted by parent on June 15, 2012

We transferred our son to Summit Academy Flat Rock. He was in the 6th grade. What a HUGE mistake! We were told that he would get tutoring. The extent of his tutoring was 15 students to 1 teacher doing homework for other classes. No actual help. This was the worst decision I have ever made. He was picked on and nothing was done after several discussions personally with the principal and e-mails. The teachers do not respond to e-mails which is the preferred way to communicate. Their idea of parent teacher conferences is every parent show up at the same time. All the teachers are in a circle and first come first serve. You are in an open area where everyone can hear you discuss personal information about your child. If you are contemplating sending your child to this school I highly recommend you reconsider. This school will damage your child not help them.
Submitted by other on May 01, 2011

I went here K-2 and It was HORRIBLE. They never taught/helped me how to read. i could BARELY read in the 3rd grade. And when I was in 2nd grade, for the math, we were only learning 1+10 ; 5+9 ; 7-3 ; then I switched schools in third grade and they were learning division and multiplication. Summit put me WAY behind in school. By the time I was in third grade (when I switched schools) I was learning at a first grade level. This school is good for people with special education. But other than that, its a horrible school. They put me soooo behind. And its also really boring and many teachers are really mean.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2011

If you have a child w/ any type of special need, in my opinion Summit is prepared to handle them. My child has Asperger's Syndrome and our current school district said there was nothing they could do to help us. In there word, "We were better off enrolling our child with Summit." In our situation the school has offered and provided the tools for success. My child has excelled academically, but struggles w/ the social aspect. Everyday is a social challenge and kids can be cruel. That will happen anywhere. The school handles any problem that occurs. With our child it has been a wonderful, sometimes challenging experience. We definitely love the school.
Submitted by parent on January 03, 2011

I have 3 children enrolled at summit I am not satifed with the programs set in place to assist children that need help, the teachers a good but they cant seem to keep the good ones long the teachers aide are lazy and they are understaffed in that area. This is the 2nd new principal in the last 2 years she is not very personable and doesnt work well with students
Submitted by parent on November 02, 2010

As a parent of one recent graduate and a high school senior, I can say that Summit Academy has a highly dedicated staff, relevant curriculum and leans heavily toward technology. There is no better place for a child to learn.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2010

We love the teaching staff, as well as the programs available for our 5 students at Summit Flat Rock and Summit High School.
Submitted by parent on November 01, 2010

Great academics, great learning environment, highly dedicated teachers and staff
Submitted by other on October 17, 2010

It's ok,but they give a load of homework. The paraprofessional there are annoying.She has to stay by me when I don't even need her.The dress code is ridiculous too,they should at least allow me to wear my skull socks!
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2010

We enrolled our daughter mid-way through the school year, when she was in 4th grade. She was enrolled at Barnes in Flat Rock. The district we live in was such a nightmare! Summit was a welcomed breath of fresh air! My daughter LOVES to go to school now. The teachers and staff at Summit are friendly, unlike the stuff at Barnes that give the cold shoulder as a standard. I have compared her homework to others in the same grade at Barnes, and they are learning the same things. Summit, unlike Barnes, still teaches math "old-school" instead of some hodge-podge new way that was "suppose" to make it easier. We can't wait for school to start!