Success Through Academic Reform

The S.T.A.R. program is an innovative four-week summer program designed to build on social, emotional and academic skills for students who have struggled with success in school. S.T.A.R. promotes student success through communication arts, mathematics, team building, study/organizational strategies, character building activities and discussions. S.T.A.R. teachers will monitor student progress, correct and grade assignments, and assess objectives to verify mastery. A graduation ceremony and an off-campus excursion will culminate this summer’s program. Students completing the S.T.A.R. program will have an established connection with a student advocate on their home campus.

S.T.A.R. is designed for students entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades.

WHERE:
This program is offered at Kyrene Middle School, 1050 E. Carver Rd. Tempe, AZ 85284 and Altadena Middle School, 14620 S. Desert Foothills Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85048. Transportation is available at many pick up and drop off points throughout the Kyrene School District. Please see the Summer Academy brochure for details.

WHEN:
S.T.A.R. is in session Monday, through Thursday from June 4, 2007 to June 28, 2007. The program is offered from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Students are given a 40-minute lunch break along with other small breaks throughout the day.

HOW:
For a student to attend the S.T.A.R. program the following must be completed:

1. Parents must call your child’s front office to speak with the Prevention Supervisor about obtaining a referral for the program. Once the parent has the referral, he/she must complete the Summer Academy registration process.

2. The cost to participate is this program is $189.00 per participant. This fee includes transportation, all materials and supplies, and the planned field trip. Payment must be attached to registration and sent to the Kyrene School District, Supplemental Education Dept., Mail Stop # 14, 8700 S Kyrene Road,Tempe, AZ 85284.

3. Deadline for registration and payment is Friday, May 25, 2007.

4. Parents must attend the S.T.A.R. Orientation and Meet the Teachers night on Thursday, May 31st, 2007 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the middle school in which the student is registered for the S.T.A.R. program.

The summer S.T.A.R. teachers will facilitate and supervise student work as specified. The teachers will monitor student progress, correct and grade assignments, and assess objectives to verify mastery.

For more information, please contact your child's teacher, the Prevention Supervisor for your school region, or the Prevention Department at the Kyrene School District Offices at 480.783.4083