SUMMIT ELEVATE ACADEMY
A high-ability micro school where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
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)
- Monthly community service projects
- Monthly experiential field trips
We proudly accept Step Up For Students scholarships, which currently provide approximately $8,000 toward your child's education.
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 5th–8th grade micro school designed specifically for high-achieving students 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 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 would be 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 started this micro school to bridge the gap in gifted education... and now, we invite your child to reach their summit with us.
-Summit Elevate Academy Founder
Estimated Out-of-Pocket for Scholarship Families
Total Annual Tuition & Fees: $9,449.00
Step Up Scholarship (Est. Pinellas Avg): –$8,000.00*
Remaining Family Responsibility: $1,449.00
How Payments Work:
At Enrollment: $250.00 Registration Fee
(This secures your student's seat and is deducted from the total balance.)
Remaining Balance: $1,199.00
Monthly Installments: $119.90 / month (Paid over 10 months, August through May.)
*Scholarship amounts are determined annually by the State of Florida and vary by grade level and county. The amounts shown are 2026-2027 estimates for Pinellas County. Families are responsible for any remaining balance not covered by the scholarship award.