Middle and High School STARS


“Since it’s inception seven years ago, STARS has become an important component in supporting our student’s needs. This program is an essential link in connecting academic achievement and afterschool activity”


Randolph Community Middle School Principal


STARS (Students Training for Achievement, Responsibility and Success), was developed in conjunction with the Randolph Public Schools and is funded by a Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Center’s grant and leveraged by private funding from community partners. With a goal of improving students’ school achievement, we innovatively integrate academic support with art activities and sports. The High School STARS program incorporates a community service learning model to promote social growth, civic responsibility, self esteem and leadership skills.


Our RCMS and RHS STARS programs strive to....


• Focus on developing strong, caring, supportive adult/youth relationships

• Emphasize healthy social/emotional development

• Integrate school curriculum and MA Frameworks into activities

• Promote student participation in planning, action and reflection

• Involve students in determining program structure, goals and activities

• Create strong linkages between students’ school day and out-of-school time

• Use a culturally responsive approach


Program Overview:

• Named an “exemplary” 21st Century program in 2008 and 2009.

• Three, 11 week cycles operate 4 days per week (Monday - Thursday)

• Hours 3:15 - 6:15pm

3:15 - 4:15 Homework Hour

4:15 - 5:15 Project-based math clubs

5:15 - 6:15 Enrichment Activities


STARS Clubs

Robotics, Digital Media Arts, Double Dutch Science, Drama, “Girlfriends” Group, Fantasy Baseball /Statistics, Martial Arts, Dance.

See our RHS STARS website project


Summer STARS

During our six-week Summer STARS program, students entering 7th through 9th grade participate in a hands-on math/science/language arts curriculum in the mornings and spend afternoons in supervised outdoor recreation and team building activities including rock-climbing, orienteering, hiking and environmental awareness projects.

RCMS and RHS Stars Community Partners