con't.....The hallways are filled with impressive artwork and stories. In each room entered I found children actively engaged either directly with the teacher or with their fellow students..oh did I say...smiling, happy children..! And yes...smiling happy teachers apparently enjoying their vocations.
... Read more I left with a smile and deep gratitude for the entire staff into whose hands my most precious grandchildren have been entrusted. Ad multos anos stars !! Read less
Posted by a other on 08/31/09
My granddaughter attends STARS and has for almost two years. She is in 6th grade. Prior to enrolling she was home schooled following less than positive experiences at public schools. Her home life went thru an extremely traumatic period leaving some additional challenges to those of just growing
... Read more up. We found STARS shortly after moving to the area from out of state. We were looking for a setting that fostered her creativity and supported her self-expression while building a strong scholastic foundation. It also had to be a place that was sensitive, innovative and creative in the way it reached its students. We found that standard, public, main-stream educational settings weren t enough as her levels of sensitivity, artistic expression and outside- of-the-box perspective needed a venue in which she could grow and flourish rather than be bored and stifled. During her time at STARS her test scores have gone up markedly, her desire to attend classes and learn is high and consistent, and her overall level of self-confidence is healthier that it s ever been. This school has a growing and active Parent Teacher Organization, encouraged by administration and welcomed by the teachers. We have the opportunity, thru service to the school, to be an active part of our granddaughter s education experience. We get to be a part of the solution thru participation rather than a part of the problem thru inactivity and distance. We have come to know, respect and appreciate STARS administration, teachers and support staff as we see much of the day to day interaction with the students. Appropriate members of the faculty take great effort to reach each child, regardless of the child s skill level, to help them achieve their potential. For those students with special struggles, administration has established after-school help. My family s hope is that the school continues to grow so our granddaughter can continue to have the measureable benefits of attendance regardless of her grade. It is a place of that offers participation and growth by all: students, teachers, and families. Steven George Read less
Posted by a other on 08/29/09
Wow - this school is so different from last year. Last year, the middle school was kind of off the wall - no discipline, kids doing whatever they wanted, teachers letting them do whatever, just crazy. Now, the teachers are mature, they care about the kids, and they seem to be living up to the 'vision'
... Read more that Ms. Kemple kept talking about last year but no one could see. They are having fun and learning, and the expectations are high, not just in middle school, but in the whole school. I'm excited to see what happens the rest of this year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
I love STARS. My son has attended since kindergarten. The staff and teachers really care about the children and I am happy with the way the school is run and the way classes are taught.
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Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
Overall I have been very impressed with the school. The principal as well as the teachers are very involved with the students and take the time to get to know each student. The children are also well networked. By the end of kindergarten my daughter had friends in all grade levels. My only complaint
... Read more is that events and activities are put together at the last minute (a common flaw in most creative minds) With a little more planning and notification, the school would be perfect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/09/07
This school is awesome. You can feel it as soon as you walk in the door. The directors really set the tone - they work long days and you can go to them with anything, and they really care about the kids. So do the teachers. Test scores went up this year, and the way they put the arts into the classroom
... Read more is really cool. Now that the building is finished, everyone can settle down and focus 100% on building the program to even greater heights, and I know they will. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/09/07
I rank STARS school as excellent! The teachers and staff at STARS are so wonderful and caring! My son attended 2 grade this year and is being promoted to 3rd grade now. He has learned sooo much more at STARS than he has ever learned at regular public school. Not only that, but his self confidence
... Read more is at an all time high and he literally has become excited to learn. STARS teachers have a very unique way of making education fun and interesting for the students. The Arts are incorporated into the academics programs so that each child acquires talents in areas that actually bring out the best in them! Self confidence is boosted and each child feels important and this is what makes them excited to learn! My son has learned so much this year -he is way ahead of children in our area who attend the local public school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
STARS has excellent teachers and staff. I truly believe they are moving in the right direction with the new school. Many of the things they don't have could be acquired if there were more parent involvement. My grand daughter has done very well this year and improved academically. I hope we can all
... Read more chip in and help the school grow in every way in the coming year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
I'm very disappointed in this school! I find the leadership very lacking! They do not follow through as they suggest! I've tried to get a graded report card for the school year now and still haven't gotten one and I've even filled out all their required paperwork! I have two children at this school
... Read more and one has an excellent teacher! The brochure for this school is wonderful but I find it doesn't represent it's portrayal of the school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/22/07
I don't know... my daughter is in sixth grade. She read The Crucible this year, her vocab words are SAT prep, and she is studying and doing well in eighth grade level math. Stars isn't perfect - they do need more money, a library, and more resources. Parents could be more involved. The teachers don't
... Read more get paid enough, but they do a great job with what little they have. Now maybe that they have a new building, they will have more money. I would put Stars up against any school in the county. Read less
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Vass schools — Stars is located at 140 Southern Dunes Dr, Vass NC 28394. 140 Southern Dunes Dr is in the 28394 ZIP code in Vass, NC The school district for Stars is the North Carolina Department Of Public Instruction. Stars is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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