Education
Silver Summit Academy recognized for AP Exam college preparedness
PARK CITY, Utah — In its eighth year of operations, the in-person, public Silver Summit Academy, located on N. Business Loop Rd near Home Depot, has met the Gold Honor Roll criteria, improving upon last year’s Silver Honor Roll award. This honor was announced on Oct. 23.
Principal Jeff Griener said on social media, “Congratulations to the Silver Summit Academy AP Teachers and Students.”
- College culture: Percent of students in the graduating class who took an AP Exam at any point in high school, regardless of score. (Required 65%/SSA 78%)
- College credit: Percent of students in the graduating class who scored 3+ on any AP Exam in high school. (Required 35%/SSA 67%)
- College optimization: Percent of students in graduating class who took five or more AP Exams in high school, where at least one exam was taken in 9th or 10th grade. (Required 10%/SSA 33%)
Students can also earn college credits at a fraction of the cost through online and/or live-interactive courses.
Students attending Silver Summit Academy and residing in the Park City School district participate in extra-curricular activities at Park City High School.
Early graduation, National Honor Society, and National Junior Honor Society chapters are supported.
As far as elite sports go, athletes who have reached the level where their training and travel demands are year-round find Silver Summit an effective choice, allowing them to pursue their athletic goals without sacrificing their academic goals.