Summerlin Academy
1500 South Jackson Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830

P: 863.534.7287
F: 863.534.0377

Principal: Michael Butler

LATEST NEWS

Summerlin Cadets brief Officers and NCOs of the National Guard Operations Center in Washington, DC.

Summerlin Juniors and Seniors meet with members of the National Guard Operations Center in Washington DC

A selected group of Summerlin Juniors & Seniors had the rare opportunity to conduct a joint briefing with members of the National Guard Operations Center in Washington DC. The National Guard liaison COL John Anderson a former Bartow High School JROTC cadet helped coordinate the visit. Summerlin Cadets started the briefing by introducing themselves in critical foreign languages that they are studying ranging from Chinese, Arabic, and German. The trip also included visits to North Georgia Military College, Virginia Military Institute, University of Maryland, United States Naval Academy, and the Citadel.

Summerlin Academy Phase I Nears Completion

Aerial Photo of Summerlin Academy Phase I

Aerial photographs taken by Aerial Innovations Inc. show the Summerlin Academy Phase I project is nearing completion. The projected date of completion for Phase I is March 2008 and with the headquarters building and the classrooms complete this will allow SA to move into the new facility. Phase II is starting and is scheduled for completion by August of 2008. Phase II will see the addition of the multipurpose room and the indoor marksmanship center.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Summerlin Mission

The mission of Summerlin Academy is to provide high school students the highest quality education possible, incorporating the principles of leadership, honor, citizenship, and scholarship in a military environment. Our primary intent is to help enable students to become productive citizens and to help them shape their futures into satisfying and fulfilling lives.

Summerlin Vision

The vision of Summerlin Academy is to provide an institution of academic achievement unequaled within the educational community of Polk County, the State of Florida, and the United States. We intend to become a model of choice schools that will be exemplified throughout the country. This standard will be emulated in every facet of school operations: individual student achievement, excellence in staff and faculty, classroom management, student organizations, extracurricular activities and community involvement.

Kendo

Martial arts program offered at Summerlin Academy.

Visit our Multimedia page to view a video of Summerlin's Kendo students.

Coming Events

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