High School Activities and Clubs
Spiritual Climate Committee
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to fill out an application to join this committee. The committee seeks to lead and enhance the spiritual climate and culture of the student body and school. The committee has roles within the committee, including president, vice president, and secretary, which can be filled by students in 11th and 12th grades. There are up to two representatives for each grade as well. There are weekly lunch meetings for members of this committee.
High School Student Council
High school students elect student council representatives with faculty sponsors. This group strives for and promotes good citizenship and Christian behavior. They plan and organize activities and projects to foster spiritual, social, and civic development.
National Honor Society
Summit Christian Academy is a member of this organization and every year in March, qualified students are invited to fill out an application to become members. NHS is a scholar/service honorary. The Society itself offers scholarships and seminars/webinars on leadership, service and college admission planning and preparation. Membership in this organization is considered a plus by many college admission committees.
National Art Honor Society
Students in grades 9-12 can apply to participate in the National Art Honor Society, which meets monthly. The group inspires and recognizes students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. It supports members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.
Drum Line
The Drum Line program is open to 7th-12th grade students who have a desire to play percussion, a willingness to practice, the ability to keep a beat, and a Christlike attitude. Students will be taught technique on how to both practice and play, as well as how to read drum music. Rehearsals will be before school two times a week. Students are required to also practice at home. The Drum Line will perform at some athletic events, pep rallies, and Grandparents’ Day.
Interact Club
Interact Club is a 7th through 12th grade club that meets twice a month and is sponsored by our local Lee’s Summit Noon Rotary Club. Interact is a service club that identifies ways students can serve others both locally and internationally. The main tenets of Rotary are based upon The Four-Way Test. As an SCA school sponsored club, we have taken the Four-Way Test and aligned it to what God says in His Word. Is it the Truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
International Buddies
SCA welcomes international students every year and we are blessed to have them enrich our classes, teach us about their cultures and help provide a global perspective to our school. If you would like to be the “go to” friend for an international student, then consider being a Buddy. This is not just a friendship but a commitment to support the international buddy in various ways and to pray for them.
Chess Club
Students in grades 7-12 can participate in the chess club, which meets after school. Students play chess, learning from each other and the group's adult sponsor(s). All skill levels are welcome.
NEXUS
NEXUS means connection or link, a connection between groups. NEXUS is an exciting opportunity for you to create meaningful connections with our international students, build new friendships and develop a global worldview. NEXUS meets approximately once a month after school from 3:10-4:10 during the school year. All students in junior high and high school, teachers and staff are invited to attend.
Rubik's Cube Club
Students in grades 7-12 can participate in Rubik’s Cube Club, which meets after school. Students will be learning from each other and the group's adult sponsor(s). All skill levels are welcome.
Theater: International Thespian Society (ITS)
The International Thespian Society is the world’s largest honor society for theater arts students. Through ITS, students have the opportunity to serve the community, attend workshops and camps, and join other local schools in learning about theater.
Theater: The Cappies
The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers like the Lee’s Summit Journal and the Jackson County Advocate. The Cappies vote at the end of the season for an awards program that honors numerous categories of acting, production, and technical achievement. Nominations and final awards are announced at a Gala each year.
Sr. High Speech and Debate
Summit Christian Academy offers a Speech and Debate club for all secondary students.The club is part of the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA). Students earn points through participation in Competitive Speech and Debate competitions to be part of the National Forensic League. Students who are active participants in Competitive Speech and Debate in their senior year are allowed to wear NFL honor cords at graduation.
Scholar Bowl
Scholar Bowl is a MSHSAA-sanctioned team academic competition. Our SCA team will compete against other High School teams across the area and state. The game style format includes two teams that compete head-to-head to answer questions from all areas of knowledge including history, literature, science, fine arts, current events, popular culture, sports, and more. It is a competitive activity that runs through the winter season and regular attendance at practices and tournaments is required to succeed.
Turning Point USA
Turning Point USA is a conservative organization that promotes traditional values, principles of a limited government, and individual liberty. The SCA TPUSA chapter upholds biblical Christianity over politics, recognizing that our God has blessed the United States of America as the most free country in the world. This chapter plans on participating in recognizing 9/11, partnering with Pro-Life organizations, recognition of U.S. military and first responders, and hosting speakers that align with sound biblical doctrine and traditional values. As a TPUSA chapter at SCA, we seek to engage, equip, and empower students who are prepared to defend their God-given rights in a broken culture.
Grades 7-8 Clubs and Organizations
JH Student Council
The JH Student Council will plan the junior high socials for each semester, as well as consider potential service projects. The JH Student Council officers must complete an application and will campaign for election by their peers.
JH Interact Club
Interact Club is a 7th through 12th grade club that meets twice a month and is sponsored by the local Lee’s Summit Noon Rotary Club. Interact is a service club that identifies ways students can serve others both locally and internationally. The main tenets of Rotary are based upon The Four-Way Test. As an SCA school sponsored club, we have taken the Four-Way Test and aligned it to what God says in His Word. Is it the Truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
JH International Buddies
SCA welcomes international students every year and we are blessed to have them enrich our classes, teach us about their cultures, and help provide a global perspective at our school. If you would like to be the “go to” friend for an international student, consider being a Buddy. This is not just a friendship but a commitment to support the international buddy in various ways and to pray for them.
JH NEXUS
NEXUS means connection or link, a connection between groups. NEXUS is an exciting opportunity for you to create meaningful connections with our international students, build new friendships and develop a global worldview. NEXUS meets approximately once a month after school from 3:10-4:30 p.m. during the school year. All students in junior high and high school, teachers and staff are invited to attend.
JH Speech and Debate Team
Weekly meetings during the Jr. High Speech and Debate season will often involve practicing, researching, learning, and strategizing about debate topics and skills.
JH National Honor Society (NJHS)
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) centers on the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Students need to be willing to achieve required volunteer hours and meet other criteria surrounding the group's five core values. Students are eligible to go through the application process in the spring of their 7th grade year.
JH Rubik's Cube Club
Students in grades 7-12 can participate in Rubik’s Cube Club, which meets after school. Students will be learning from each other and the group's adult sponsor(s). All skill levels are welcome.
JH Book Club
Book Club gives junior high girls and boys an opportunity to get involved in a group at SCA outside of the school day. It is a great opportunity for students to dive into some great books and connect with one another. Students meet occasionally to discuss a different book each month, eat yummy snacks, and hang out.
JH Chess Club
Students in grades 7-12 can participate in chess club, which meets after school. Students play chess, learning from each other and the group's adult sponsor(s). All skill levels are welcome.
JH Drum Line
The drum line program is open to 7th-12th grade students who have a desire to play percussion, a willingness to practice, the ability to keep a beat, and a Christlike attitude. Students will be taught technique on how to both practice and play, as well as how to read drum music. Rehearsals will be before school two times a week. Students are also required to practice at home. The Drum Line will perform at some athletic events, pep rallies, and Grandparents’ Day.
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