Robots, Coding, and Computer Science
Whether your child dreams of becoming a software developer or an engineer or simply wants to understand the technology that shapes our world, South Summit provides the foundation they need.
Cutting Edge Resources
Through these opportunities, students learn not only technical skills but also problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and persistence.
- Elementary coding clubs and robotics teams
- Middle school technology electives and competitive robotics
- High school computer science courses, including AP Computer Science
- District-wide participation in Hour of Code and other STEM initiatives
- Partnerships with technology companies providing real-world experiences
- After-school and summer STEM programs
K12 Computer Science Grant
We have been very fortunate to receive grant money to implement computer science at every grade level. This money has allowed us the following opportunities:
- Robots for each grade level (K–6) at South Summit Elementary
- 3D printers for each grade level (K–8) at South Summit Elementary and South Summit Middle School
- A two-year Skill Struck Launch Pad license for every teacher (K–5) at South Summit Elementary and South Summit Middle School
- Skill Struck licenses for Silver Summit Elementary and South Summit Middle School’s coding class
- Live professional development from Skill Struck
- iPad charging stations, power strips, and extension cords for SSMS seventh- and eighth-grade classrooms
- Robots for SSHS computer science classes
- Robots, 3D printers, software, and supplies for Silver Summit Schools
- Desktop computer lab for South Summit Elementary School
- Laptops for Silver Summit Schools
- Digital whiteboards for South Summit Elementary School
“Hour of Code” Week
All students in South Summit School District have the opportunity to participate in coding activities and competitions.
