Open House Nights
STA Open House Nights will allow you to see all that STA has to offer in one night!
Come check out what STA has to offer! All STA capstone course classrooms will be open for students, parents, and the community to learn about the incredible advanced career-focused learning opportunities that exist for juniors and seniors in high school within STA at The Missouri Innovation Campus. Explore all STA courses here and see them in person. STA instructors and STA students will be in their classrooms to showcase courses as well as answer your questions. This is the best opportunity to see all that STA has to offer in one night!
Below are the options on how to spend your time at STA:
- Classroom engagement – all visitors should travel to one or multiple classrooms to learn more about programs of interest, get questions answered, and to learn about how to apply. Engage with student ambassadors and instructors. See yourself at STA!
- Overview – this optional session in the conference center is for community members, parents, and those needing to learn the fundamentals of STA. For younger students, this session will also talk about long-term planning so you will be most ready to attend STA your Junior/Senior year.
STA has open house nights scheduled for the 2024-25 School year. Each Open House is 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
- February 6, 2025 (back-up snow date Feb 20th).
All classrooms will be open for students, parents, community members to learn about all our capstone classes and programs from 6-8 pm.
Directions to STA for the In-person Open House Night.
STA Overview Sessions:
6:00-6:30 pm or 7:30-8:00 pm
STA Overview Presentations – in Room B101 (Event Center)
This session will be presented at the beginning and repeated at the end of the Open House Night. It provides an opportunity for students, parents, and community members to learn what STA is for those who are new to the idea of STA. No RSVP is needed for this session. This session answers the following questions:
- Why should I come to STA?
- How does it work to come to STA?
- How do I prepare for STA?
- How do I learn more about what STA has to offer?
MIC Accelerated Bachelor Degree Program Information Sessions:
6:45-7:15 pm
Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) Presentation
Students who take one of the University of Central Missouri (UCM) MIC early bachelor degrees aligned courses at Summit Technology Academy their junior year AND have a 3.0 unweighted GPA/95% attendance may also choose to participate in a university partnership program with UCM called Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC), in which students begin to earn a bachelor’s degree while still in high school. The bachelor’s degree is offered through the University of Central Missouri- Lee’s Summit. This program helps to significantly reduce the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree. If selected by one of our over 70 MIC Program Business Partners, students will have the opportunity to participate in a three year, year-round, paid internship, further reducing the cost of their college degree.
Click here to learn more about the MIC program.
Click here to RSVP to the Feb 6th MIC presentation.
Accelerated BSN (Nursing) Presentation:
6:45-7:15 pm
Accelerated BSN (Nursing) Presentation – in Room A250 (Nursing Lab)
The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program designed in collaboration with Summit Technology Academy and Metropolitan Community College (MCC) offers an exciting opportunity to fast-track your nursing career. This innovative program empowers students to meet nursing program prerequisites while earning an Associate of Arts (AA) Degree, and ultimately securing a coveted spot in one of five esteemed nursing programs in the Kansas City area.
STA + R7Online Presentation:
6:45-7:15 pm
R7 Online Presentation
Leverage STA coursework and R7 Online to experience new opportunities for online instruction. These courses are designed to align with Lee's Summit's curriculum and will be taught by certified LSR7 teachers.
A variety of instructional materials will be used to deliver the content, including multiple texts, various applications integrated with the Schoology learning platform, discussion boards, group projects/collaboration, and more.
The course curriculum is consistent with the regular school program, but instruction will be delivered in a virtual format with the teacher physically separated from the students. Students will work independently and at their own pace throughout the day or week.
Click here for more information on STA + R7Online.
Show-Me Summit Tech - National Guard Presentation:
6:45-7:15 pm
Show Me Summit Tech - National Guard Presentation – in Room B253
Leverage STA coursework and serve your country by joining the National Guard. Serving one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer, you can earn benefits to help pay for your education and expenses. Benefits include, monthly pay, up to 100% tuition assistance to Missouri schools, $831 per month during college, paid job training, medical insurance, and more!!
Click here for more information on Show-Me Summit Tech.
Utilizing A+ for College Beyond STA:
7:30-8:00 pm
A+ Maximize Your Benefits for College Info Session
"A+ Maximize Your Benefits for College Info Session," is designed for STA students to leverage their STA experience and maximize their A+ Scholarship at Metropolitan Community College – Longview Campus. The A+ Scholarship offers significant tuition coverage, including full tuition coverage for students from in-district high schools and a majority of tuition coverage for students from out-of-district high schools.
You'll learn how MCC-Longview's resources, support services, and transfer options can pave your path to success. We'll explore how your valuable STA Capstone coursework can seamlessly connect to relevant MCC-Longview programs, saving you money while pursuing your educational and career goals. A Q&A session will provide an opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized guidance from MCC-Longview representatives and financial aid advisors. This presentation aims to empower you to make informed decisions about your future and utilize the A+ Scholarship to achieve your educational and career goals.