About Us

Summit Technology Academy (STA) is a magnet school within the Lee's Summit R-7 School District, located in Lee's Summit, Missouri. Summit Technology Academy offers career-focused program for high school students that connects classroom learning with real-world, hands-on experience in fields like technology, engineering, health sciences, business, and digital media. Students attend half-day classes at a shared professional campus where instruction is aligned with industry standards and college-level coursework. The program emphasizes applied learning through projects, internships, and collaboration with local businesses and industry partners, helping students explore and prepare for future career paths.

Learn more at <a href="https://sta.lsr7.org" target="_blank">https://sta.lsr7.org</a>.

The International Business & Project Management program prepares students for careers in global business, entrepreneurship, and project leadership.International Business & Project Management explores how organizations operate across global markets and how projects are planned, managed, and completed. Students learn core business concepts such as economics, marketing, and finance while also studying project management methods used in real industries. The course emphasizes planning, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication through hands-on projects. Students gain experience applying business strategies to international and real-world scenarios.

Learn more at <a href="https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/human-services-finance/ib" target="_blank">https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/human-services-finance/ib</a>.

The Software Development program equips students with hands-on skills in modern web and software development, preparing them for careers in the technology industry.Software Development focuses on how software is designed, built, and maintained. Students learn programming concepts, problem-solving, and the full development process, including planning, coding, testing, and debugging. Projects often involve building functional programs or games, helping students understand how ideas are turned into working software. The course develops both technical skills and logical thinking used across many technology fields.

Learn more at <a href="https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/computer-science/software-development-applications" target="_blank">https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/computer-science/software-development-applications</a>.

Digital Media Technology (DMT) is a program where students learn how the videos, music, and digital content people consume every day are actually created. It combines creative storytelling with technical skills like filming, editing, and sound production. Students work on real-world projects, often for clients, gaining experience that mirrors professional media environments.

Learn more at <a href="https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/arts-communication/dmt" target="_blank">https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/arts-communication/dmt</a>.

Business, Finance & FinTech focuses on how money, markets, and financial systems operate in the real world. Students learn concepts like investing, banking, economics, and data analysis while exploring how technology is changing the finance industry. The program uses project-based learning to simulate real financial scenarios, including analyzing markets, managing risk, and understanding business operations. Students also gain exposure to careers in finance and may participate in internships or job shadowing experiences.

Learn more at <a href="https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/computer-science/bff" target="_blank">https://sta.lsr7.org/academics/computer-science/bff</a>.