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Aspire Summit Charter Academy | TK–5 Charter School in Modesto

Aspire Summit Charter Academy is a tuition-free TK–5 public charter school in Modesto serving families in south Modesto and the Hatch Road communities.

The elementary program provides a strong academic foundation supported by caring educators, a small-school culture, and hands-on learning experiences. Serving transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, Summit Charter Academy emphasizes literacy, math growth, social-emotional learning, and a positive school environment where students are known, valued, and supported. As part of Aspire Public Schools, the campus offers a high-quality public school option that prepares students for long-term success.

 

Escuela pública y gratuita en Modesto para los grados TK–5. Si prefiere información sobre la inscripción en español, nuestro equipo está listo para ayudarle.

 

Many families searching for charter elementary schools in Modesto choose Aspire Summit Charter Academy for its supportive educators, strong academics, and structured learning environment.

Located on East Hatch Road, the campus serves families throughout south Modesto and nearby neighborhoods, providing a welcoming school community where students grow academically and socially. Through the Aspire Public Schools network, Summit Charter Academy delivers a dependable, high-quality educational experience.

 

Grades: TK – 5
Sponsoring District: Ceres Unified School District
CDS/Charter Numbers: CDS: #50-71043-0112292  Charter: #812
Afterschool Program? Y
Enrollment: 364
Ethnicity:
Hispanic: 72%
Black or African-American: 5%
Multiracial: 3%
Asian-American: 6%
Caucasian: 5%
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Not available: 9%
Free and Reduced Lunch: 47%

Key Dates 2025-2026: 

First Day of School: July 30, 2025
Labor Day: September 1, 2025
Student Led Conferences (Fall): September 8- 12, 2025
Fall Break: September 29 – October 3, 2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: October 13, 2025
Veterans Day: November 11, 2025
Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24- 28, 2025
Winter Break: December 19-31, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: January 19, 2026
Student Led Conferences (Spring): January 26 – 30, 2026
Presidents’ Day: February 16, 2026
Spring Break: March 9 – 13, 2026
Cesar Chavez Day: March 31, 2026
Memorial Day: May 25, 2026
Last Day of School: June 4, 2026
Juneteenth: June 19, 2026

 

For information and resources on bullying and harassment prevention, please contact your school administrator or the Regional Director of Student Services at 209-647-3047 for support.

Homeless/Foster Youth Liaison
Kyle Worley, Program Manager of Student Services
Email: kyle.worley@aspirepublicschools.org | Phone: (209) 901-1530

School Address & Contact Information

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2036 East Hatch Road, Modesto, CA 95351, United States

Contact Info

Phone:
209-538-8082

Fax:
209-538-1620

School Officials

Principal’s Message

July 30, 2025

Dear Summit families,

It is with great joy and excitement that I write this letter to you as the Principal of Aspire Summit Charter Academy (SCA). I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a school with such a rich educational tradition. I have been dedicated to the field of education for the last twenty years. During that time, I have taught grades 2nd through 7th, and previously, I had the opportunity to be Assistant Principal at University Charter School. This will be my seventh year as the Principal at SCA. I am proud of everything we were able to accomplish together and look forward to continuing our partnership. I am excited and eager to work with you as a partner in education to ensure your child’s success. 

On a personal note, I am married to my wonderful wife Britney, and have two lovely children: Sophie, age 15, and Ryder, age 8. Outside of education, some of my favorite things to do are bowling, golfing, darts, reading, and spending time with friends and family. I look forward to getting to know all of you. It is important to me that everyone who steps through our doors, students, families, and staff, is excited to be here and feels welcome! I hope that this mindset enables us to meet the challenges of academic success in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. My door is always open, and I welcome your input.

I look forward to working with you as a team to help each student at Summit Charter Academy meet their goals and have a successful school year! Zachary.Dickinson@aspirepublicschools.org (209) 538-8082

 

Sincerely,

Zack Dickinson

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Aspire Public Schools is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. Aspire Public Schools does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex-based harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. 

Aspire has designated the following individuals as its Title IX Coordinators / Non-Discrimination Compliance Officers:

Bay Area – Regional Director of Student Services, 1001 22nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606, 510-434-5000, BA_TitleIX@aspirepublicschools.org

Central Valley – Regional Director of Student Services, 4202 Coronado Ave, Stockton, CA 95204, 209-647-3047, CV_TitleIX@aspirepublicschools.org

Los Angeles – Superintendent of Culturally Responsive Leadership Development, 5901 E. Slauson Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040, 323-837-9920, LA_TitleIX@aspirepublicschools.org

Home Office and Oversight Responsibility for all Aspire Title IX Coordinators – Director of Employee Relations, 1001 22nd Ave., #100, Oakland, CA 94606, 510-434-5000, HO_TitleIX@aspirepublicschools.org

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