About Summit Drive

The School of Leadership and Entrepreneurial Design helps students develop as creative problem solvers and leaders. A design thinking coordinator supports this work and guides learning in the Design Lab, where students explore challenges, generate ideas, and develop human-centered solutions. Design thinking is also integrated into content areas throughout the school, empowering students to use these skills in multiple contexts. In the makerspace, they can experiment and bring their designs to life. Schoolwide student leadership roles give students opportunities to contribute to their community, while entrepreneurship and design-oriented enrichment programs help them extend their interests and build new skills.

Vision

Our school community will foster belonging, inspire a growth mindset, and empower students to uplift themselves and impact the future.

Mission

Our mission is to educate and empower all students in a safe, inclusive environment where they experience belonging, develop a growth mindset, and build the academic, social, and emotional skills needed for success. We serve students in partnership with families and the community through high-quality instruction, strong relationships, and responsive support. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and character to create a brighter future.  

      

Summit Drive Elementary (1952)

Summit Drive Elementary (2001)

 

Our Story

Summit Drive Elementary was established in 1952 to serve the growing population in the Greenville area. As a neighborhood landmark, the school has played an important role in the education of many families in the local community. Many of the Summit Drive alumni still live in the community today, and their children and grandchildren now attend Summit Drive. In 2001, a new building was built at the same site, and in 2021, a new addition was added. As our school continues to grow, our highly-skilled faculty continues to focus on developing 21st century learners through creative problem solving, providing a creative and caring community of learners, and cultivating leaders who change the world.