What
is S.T.A.R. ?
S.T.A.R. (Students That Are Ready) is an
early intervention program designed to enrich and enhance
the academic performance of economically and academically
disadvantaged and/or at-risk middle/high school aged children.
S.T.A.R. Academy serves as a comprehensive school-university-business-parent
partnership initiative with strong parental and community
involvement. Read what people are saying about the S.T.A.R.
experience, and watch our informational streaming video (requires windows media player).
Current News:
Application deadline for STAR applications has been extended to September 30, 2009.
Jr. S.T.A.R. Academy Due to budget constraints, Jr. S.T.A.R. Academy will not occur until further notice.
Attention S.T.A.R. alumni, tutee, tutors, volunteers: thanks to Josh Ehrig, S.T.A.R. now has the best group on Facebook! Come on - join us as we continue to make difference in everything we do! Network with old friends, collaborate with job and internship opportunities - the sky is the limit!!!
Success Stories:
100% of our students graduate from high school and 96% pursue
higher education upon graduation. Not only do our students
succeed academically, but they aspire and strive to be great
citizens:
"This can't be done all at one time, so I plan
on changing one person at a time by being a positive role
model, which S.T.A.R. has helped me to develop." - Roseann Ramsay - S.T.A.R. Graduate, College Sophomore.
