In fall of 1997, the S.T.A.R. Academy
expanded its efforts creating a pilot program called the
"Junior S.T.A.R. Academy" for twenty (20) fourth
grade students. Each fourth grade student (tutee) was paired
with a tutor/mentor who was a current high school student
in the regular S.T.A.R. Academy or a college tutor/mentor.
Currently, the Junior S.T.A.R. Academy takes
place at Lehigh University for about six specified Saturdays
between November and April. Each Saturday session includes tutoring, computer skills, a math or communication skills session, and a hands on session conducted by Lehigh faculty. Additionally, Junior S.T.A.R. Academy conducts a yearly career day in March. Although the Junior S.T.A.R. program targets 4th and 5th grade students, the goals and objectives
of this program are the same as the regular S.T.A.R. program.
The day to day planning, monitoring
and evaluation of the Junior S.T.A.R. Academy is the responsibility
of the Junior S.T.A.R. Academy Committee. Parental/guardian involvement in the
Junior S.T.A.R. Academy continues to be strongly encouraged.
If you are interested in becoming involved in the committee, please contact us. |
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