A specialized micro-school dedicated to the academic brilliance and emotional well-being of high achieving, gifted, and
twice exceptional learners.
This intentionally small learning community offers:
- Ability-leveled Language Arts and Math
- Hands-on, choice-driven Science and Social Studies
- Social-emotional well-being emphasis
- Four-day academic week (Monday-Thursday 8:30-2:30)
- Monthly community service projects
- Monthly experiential field trips
We accept the PEP and FES-UA scholarships
administered through Step Up for Students
SUMMIT ELEVATE ACADEMY
Curriculum Powered by PRENDA
CONNECT-CONQUER-COLLABORATE-CREATE
Our program uses the Prenda microschool model to provide personalized learning pathways in a collaborative, supportive environment where students are known, challenged, and valued.
Social-Emotional Development
We nurture the unique emotional landscapes of gifted learners, fostering the self-awareness, empathy, and resilience needed for holistic growth and meaningful connection.
Hands-On Experiential Learning
Deep understanding is built through action. Our scholars thrive in an immersive environment where scientific inquiry and real-world projects spark lifelong curiousity.
Where Change Begins
I have a passion for creating a 4th–8th grade micro school designed specifically for high-achieving, gifted and twice exceptional learners who are ready to move beyond traditional grade-level expectations. As a gifted educator with twelve years of experience, I have seen firsthand how capable students often crave greater challenge, flexibility, and intellectual depth than conventional classrooms can consistently provide. My vision is to build a learning environment where students can work at the academic level they are truly ready for in mathematics and language arts—free from artificial ceilings—while still being nurtured, supported, and understood.
At the heart of this micro school is a commitment to both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. High-achieving students often need as much guidance in resilience, collaboration, self-advocacy, and emotional awareness as they do in advanced content. I am passionate about cultivating a small, intentional community where students feel seen, valued, and challenged—where rigor and well-being go hand in hand. Through personalized instruction, flexible grouping, and an emphasis on meaningful relationships, I aim to create a space where gifted learners can thrive intellectually while developing the confidence, empathy, and balance they need to succeed far beyond the classroom.
I founded this micro-school to bridge the gap in gifted education—and now, I invite your child to reach their summit with me.
Paula Turner
Summit Elevate Academy Founder
2026–2027 Enrollment & Scholarship Notice
Please read before applying for the upcoming school year:
Summit Elevate Academy proudly accepts the PEP (Personalized Education Program) and
FES-UA (Unique Abilities) Florida state scholarships.
However, please note the following state funding parameters for the 2026–2027 academic term:
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Already Approved / Renewing Families: If you have already applied and been approved for your PEP or standard Step Up scholarship for the 2026–2027 term, your funding can be seamlessly directed to Summit Elevate Academy.
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New FES-UA Applicants: If your child has an eligible diagnosis, an IEP, or a 504 plan, the state allows for rolling applications. You can still apply for the Unique Abilities (FES-UA) Scholarship at any time.
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New PEP Applicants: Step Up applications for new PEP scholarships officially closed on April 30, 2026. If you did not submit an application by this deadline, the state cannot grant new funding for this school year.