Aspire Summit Charter Academy

2036 East Hatch Road

School District

Ceres Unified
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:22
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by teacher on December 02, 2020

This school has a family atmosphere. The teachers, staff, and administrators greet everyone with a smile and find creative ways to make learning fun.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2017

This review was written in December 2017. I wish there were more updated reviews on this school before I made my decision to send my child here. If you are considering this school, I suggest you visit and ask around. Do not base your decision solely on the test scores because there are underlying factors at play here such as the fact that charter schools often attract students with more involved parents, and not necessarily stellar teachers. The teachers here are mostly new and while some are excellent, most are average with either new credentials or less experience. No strong support for children with learning or behavior challenges. There is no strong leadership from the current principal and no clear guiding vision for improvement. The students are not engaged for critical thinking, merely for compliance. Lastly, their facilities are so run down it is a hazard for children-- floors that are uneven and severely cracked, gutters that leak causing puddles on corridors, absence of visible school signage for traffic on the very busy road etc. These are accidents waiting to happen, and I will not be surprised if they encounter a lawsuit for incidents regarding safety.
Submitted by parent on December 17, 2012

I absolutely love this school and their academics. My oldest started in 5th grade and now goes to Vangaurd Prep Academy. My youngest started in Kinder and is now in 5th. My oldest struggled in school his 1st 4th years, and now after switching is excelling. Their expectations are high and their test scores reflect it. I would recommend this school to anyone! That being said, I am familiar with a lot of local schools, as I am a substitute teacher. Aspire and its way of teaching sets it aside and puts it above the rest. For any parent who dreams already of their child going to college, then Aspire is the way to go. Their motto: College For CERTAIN!
Submitted by parent on May 09, 2011

We are finishing our 5th year at Summit. My son is 4th grade and my daughter is in 1st grade. I really like the structure of the curriculum. The open door policy, really is open door. The C.A.R.E.S progream is great. I'm really happy with the progress my children have made. I like that the lessons are tailored to each student. I like that, as a parent , I can be on campus. I am able to vent frustrations and get answers. I appreciate all the staff looking out for my kids. I'm very blessed to be able to have my kids attend a school where they are able to speak of GOD. It is truly a blessing. Thank you Summit for providing an exceptional place for my kids to learn.
Submitted by parent on March 10, 2011

My son attends Summit currently; we are only 2 months away from completing his first year here. We switched from John Muir Elementary, where he attended kindergarten. The difference in schools is amazing! My son is a very active and strong-willed boy with special needs and the staff have all been amazingly involved, positive, and encouraging. They really have gone above and beyond to make my son's school experience awesome! His last school wouldn't even let me know on a daily basis how he behaved but at Summit they really have put in a lot of time and effort. Mele Benz is a spectacular principal. She and my son have spent quite a lot of time together and she is very patient with him; we have seen a LOT of improvement this year, and her focus is very positive--"How can we make better choices?" Attending here is not the anonymous experience I had as a child-- everyone, from the cafeteria to the library, encourages and cheers my son's successes on a daily basis. I can stop in at any time to volunteer in the classroom, without having to schedule, and I "attend" school with my son twice a week to help him out. I highly recommend this school and all of the amazing staff!