The Summit School

187-30 Grand Central Parkway
Jamaica Estates, NY 11432

Agency Contact
Anthony Yam (Volunteer Coordinator)
Anthony.yam10@stjohns.edu

Deborah Smith Ashby (Supervisor)
718.264.2931
deborahsmithashby@gmail.com

Nature and Purpose of Agency

The Summit School is a private, non-profit special education high school for students with learning disabilities.

Tasks Available for Students

Tutoring and working with students in all subjects. There is a strong need for math and science tutors.

Time Requirements

The school is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm.

  • There is a six week requirement to serve with the Summit School. Students must be able to commit to at least one day per week for six weeks to serve here.

Student Awareness/Special Instructions

Please email Ms. Ashby to set up your service with the Summit School. Please be sure your email contains the following information:

  • Your name
  • The name of your course
  • The days/times you are available to serve

Please note: School of Education observation hours may not be completed at the Summit School. Art and Special Education Majors ONLY: Art majors and Special Education majors may assist with the Cartooning Club at the lower school held at the Hillcrest Jewish Temple on Monday from 3-4:30 PM. Please contact John Obraitis for more information on this program (347) 393-1079. 

Agency Directions

Public transportation

Take the Q46 bus going east toward Lake Success/LIJ Hospital. Get off the bus at Union Tpke and 188th Street. Walk south on 188th St (about 10 blocks); cross Grand Central Parkway; the school is at GCP and 188th Street (about 20 minutes)

Walking

Walk east along Union Turnpike. Take a right at 188th St. Walk south for about 10 blocks. The school is at Grand Central Parkway and 188th Street (about 25 minutes)

Driving

Drive South on Utopia Pkwy. Go left at Grand Central Parkway West, but stay to the right and don’t get on the Parkway. The school is located at Grand Central Parkway and 188th Street (5 minutes)