Our Pre-Kindergarten program is driven by learning through play. Students will learn all the key social and academic skills needed to be successful for Kindergarten. Pre-K students get the opportunity to rotate through related arts classes, including art, music, computers, Spanish, and library. They also get to go to Physical Education every morning. Students will get to explore the depths of space, the life of birds, and get to study in our pollinator garden.

To be eligible for our Pre-K program, students should:

• Be 4 years of age on or before July 15th of the school year of interest.
• Show that they are developmentally 4 to 4-and-a-half using our developmental screening.

Sumner Academy assesses developmental age through use of a national developmental observation screening.

Reach out to our admissions director or check out our Pre-K brochure for more information!

Kindergarteners are natural explorers and have an unmatched willingness to learn. Fostering this natural curiosity is at the foundation of our kindergarten program. With expert teachers, students are guided through hands-on lessons, from mathematics to science to their related arts. Kindergarten students attend one related art class each day as well as gym every morning. Students have the opportunities to explore visual arts, Spanish, library, computer class, and music. Kindergarten students can also participate in two school-sponsored sports: Running Club (Cross Country) and Little Kickers (Soccer)

To be eligible for Kindergarten Admission, students should:

• Be 5 years of age on or before July 15th of the school year of interest.
• Show that they are developmentally 5 to 5-and-a-half using our developmental screening.

Sumner Academy assesses developmental age through use of the Gesell Developmental Observation-Revised (GDO-R) screening (to learn more about the GDO-R, click here). Students who are five but do not meet our developmental requirements for Kindergarten may be eligible to attend our Pre-Kindergarten. 

Contact our admissions director or check out our Kindergarten Brochure for more information!

Students in lower school are supported by dynamic curriculums, veteran teachers, and their natural drive to learn. They will receive instruction in the four core content areas while also getting to attend one related arts class each day. Students can also burn off some energy in gym class every day. They get to socialize at lunch and recess, then work hard in collaborative groups exploring mathematical concepts or designing the next best innovation in the IDEA HUB. Students gain confidence in their academic abilities and in who they are as they progress through our lower school.

Students in Grades 1 - 4 will follow the typical admissions steps, including scheduling a campus tour, test, and a day to come shadow. Contact our admissions director for more information or check out the different brochures:

LCII Brochure - Grades 1 and 2

LCIII Brochure - Grades 3 and 4

Middle school is where problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills really take off. Students are immersed a flexible curriculum that allows them to not only learn what they should learn, but to learn how to think and figure out new problems. Students are well supported by caring teachers who encourage them to begin to pursue their passions and interests. We ensure that our students feel loved, supported, and accepted for how and who they are. Students get to explore various clubs and teams, such as cooking club, debate club, Lego Robotics and athletic offerings. They begin to develop the strong confidence, skills, and knowledge that will follow them to high school.

Students who are interested in middle school admissions will need to first inquire and then come for a campus tour and to shadow. Please feel free to reach out to our admissions director or see our Middle School brochures for more information:

Lower Middle School Brochure (Grades 5 and 6)

Upper Middle School Brochure (Grades 7 and 8)