Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: Summit Academy of Greater Louisville
Legal Name (if Different):
Also Known As: Summit Academy
Mailing Address: 11508 Main Street
City: Louisville
State: KY
Postal Code: 40243
Main Phone: 502-244-7090
Main Fax:
Organization Website: summit-academy.org
Employer ID Number:
Organization Tax Status: 61-1214457

Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: March 19, 2026
Requested Amount: 9000

Project Title: Summit Chromebooks
Project Description:

We are a K-12 independent school in Louisville, KY serving children who learn differently. The mission of Summit Academy of Greater Louisville is to provide a transformative educational experience for students who learn differently by cultivating each student’s academic, social, and emotional success in a vibrant and compassionate environment.
Due to widespread confusion and stigma about their abilities, students with learning differences are often misunderstood by the greater community. They are unfairly judged, stereotyped, and bullied, which often leads to anxiety and low self-esteem. In reality, these students can achieve at extremely high levels when given effective instruction and proper tools. Their brains simply receive and process information differently. Approximately 20% of children in the U.S. have a learning or attention issue. Each year we serve 120+ students who learn differently in grades PK-12.
33% of students with an ADHD diagnosis do not receive school-based help
Only 30% of general educators feel strongly that they can successfully teach students who learn differently, yet the majority of these students are in a general education setting 80% of their day
Summit Academy is accredited by the Kentucky Department of Education, and governed by all policies and procedures applicable to a certified, non-public school in the state of Kentucky.
Summit is also fully accredited by, and a member of, the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the Kentucky Association for Independent Schools (KAIS)
Summit Programs and Services:
– Speech Therapy
– Occupational Therapy
– Small Class Sizes (6 to 1 Student to Teacher Ratio)
– Flexible groupings for literacy and math based on achievement level, rather than grade level
– Only accredited independent high school in the Louisville area that works exclusively with students with learning differences​
– School to Work program that helps our student population develop real-world work experiences, while still in school
– Whole-Child educational model
– Individualized learning plans for each student
– Star Assessments to track student progress
– Integration of sensory-friendly technology in every classroom
– A Chromebook for every student
– After-school activities focused on social development and teamwork

We currently need 50 more chromebook for our students. We are asking for 30 chromebooks

Total Project Budget: 15000

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): 0

Project Duration: School year August through May
Geographical Area Served: Louisville, KY and surrounding counties
Age Group To Be Served: K-12

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms
Contact First Name: Sandy
Contact Last Name: Bowling
Contact Title: Director of Development
Contact Phone: 502-244-7090
Contact Email: sbowling@summit-academy.org