New Summit School
School Notes Overview:
New Summit School's mission is to encourage students, levels kindergarten - twelfth grade, to reach their full academic potential while promoting their emotional well-being. New Summit School is dedicated to the educational philosophy that considers the diverse needs of today's students and families. The school recognizes the need for non-traditional instructional settings that provide individual academic attention while encouraging emotional and social growth. The school recognizes the need for an individual, motivational and intellectual environment for students, including those students who are exceptional learners who may encounter learning differences. Through initial assessment, the staff of New Summit School determines each student's needs and custom-designs an educational plan suited to meeting those needs....
School Overview:
New Summit School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Hinds County, MS | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 95 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 20% | 12% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 6 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 21 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers | |
This School |
(MS) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- New Summit School's mission is to encourage students, levels kindergarten - twelfth grade, to reach their full academic potential while promoting their emotional well-being. New Summit School is dedicated to the educational philosophy that considers the diverse needs of today's students and families. The school recognizes the need for non-traditional instructional settings that provide individual academic attention while encouraging emotional and social growth. The school recognizes the need for an individual, motivational and intellectual environment for students, including those students who are exceptional learners who may encounter learning differences. Through initial assessment, the staff of New Summit School determines each student's needs and custom-designs an educational plan suited to meeting those needs.
- Profile last updated: 01/19/2007
In the News:
- Trial delayed for ex-teacher (WLBT 3 Jackson)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 05:15:31 pm
BRANDON, Miss. (AP) - Former private school teacher Sheral Smith's trial will be delayed until she undergoes a mental evaluation. The 39-year-old Smith, of Brandon, is accused of statutory rape and transfer of a controlled substance involving a 14-year-old boy in 2008. - School Teacher Trial Delayed For Psych Evaluation (WAPT Jackson)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 12:56:31 pm
Former private school teacher Sheral Smith's trial will be delayed until she undergoes a mental evaluation. - Trial delayed for ex-teacher accused of sex with student (The Clarion-Ledger)
posted on November 2, 2009 at 08:43:54 am
Former private schoolteacher Sheral Smith's trial will be delayed until she undergoes a mental evaluation. - Law Enforcement Briefs (The Clarion-Ledger)
posted on October 31, 2009 at 10:15:45 pm
Summary of law enforcement news and events going on around the state - Ex-teacher accused in Mississippi rape of teen held in isolation (Mobile Press-Register)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 07:08:10 pm
JACKSON, Miss. -- Rankin County court officials say a former school teacher facing rape charges is being held in isolation, awaiting a psychiatric evaluation.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (39236) | School Zip (39236) |
(MS) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 2,834,131 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 18% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $32,672 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
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