SmartStart provides the fundamental building blocks necessary for academic achievement and personal growth, incorporating creative, hands-on learning and collaboration.
SmartStart provides first through fifth graders with a wide variety of learning centers, with a focus on the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and art, integrating social emotional learning and wellness.
SmartStart staff members support students and families by attending parent/teacher conferences and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, collaborating with school personnel and parents to create educational plans for students in need of additional support.
SmartStart’s after-school programming is supplemented with a daytime summer program, providing hands-on learning activities which help students develop important socioemotional and cognitive skills, and focusing on health and wellness. The program consists of six weekly themed sessions offering a variety of engaging topics. In addition, students attend weekly field trips and participate in partner organization hosted events.
Age Range & Grade Level: Ages 6 – 11, Grades 1 – 5
Program Dates: Full school year, beginning in Fall (August). Summer programming is also available for enrolled students, but not required.
Registration Timeline:
Enrollment takes place twice a year.
Requirements & Additional Information:
