STAR Education
Imagine a vibrant world of discovery and fun waiting for your child every day after the school bell rings! Beethoven Elementary is incredibly fortunate to host the FREE STAR After-School Program, a beacon of innovation and enrichment for our students.
Twenty-Five Years of Excellence
For a quarter of a century, STAR Education has been a national leader in revolutionary educational programming and community-based cultural enrichment. This phenomenal program is offered to Beethoven families at no cost, thanks to a generous grant and an invaluable partnership with the LAUSD Beyond the Bell Branch. They are a non-profit powerhouse, dedicated to shaping bright futures.
An Afternoon of Adventure and Growth
Our STAR program welcomes students from TK (age 4) all the way through 5th grade, transforming the hours after school into an exciting journey of learning and play. Right after the final bell, STAR staff are there to either personally pick up younger students from their classrooms or meet them at the main STAR classroom area, ensuring a seamless transition into their afternoon adventure.
Each day is packed with engaging activities! Students fuel up with a nutritious afternoon snack provided by LAUSD's Supper Program, tackle their daily homework with dedicated support, and then dive into a dynamic rotation of enrichment stations. Utilizing five different classrooms across campus, these stations ignite creativity and curiosity, featuring everything from vibrant art projects and mind-bending science experiments to captivating theater arts and energetic physical education.
Empowering Young Minds
STAR Education's mission is simple yet profound: to provide exceptional extended educational, recreational, and enrichment programs. They seamlessly support and enhance our school curriculum, driving student achievement and expanding the cultural horizons of young people through cutting-edge, high-quality programs delivered by passionate and highly qualified instructors.
Meet Our Dedicated Director
Leading Beethoven's incredible STAR program is our dedicated Director, Ramani Gunasekaran. Mrs. Gunasekaran is committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for every child.
Discover More!
Ready for your child to join the STAR adventure? If you're interested in learning more about STAR Education and how they can enrich your child's after-school experience, please visit their website at starinc.org. You can also reach out directly to Mrs. Gunasekaran at [email protected] or [email protected]. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity!
