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For three years Starfinder has provided after-school programs for school district children aged 6 through 12 with the goal of helping students learn through their passion. Building on the experience of delivering academic support and enrichment programs in more than a dozen different school-based and faith-based after-school programs in North and West Philadelphia, Starfinder has developed a comprehensive program that delivers an integrated and “soccerized” curriculum to elementary and middle school students. Starfinder will engage approximately 300 students in the after-school programs at 8 different sites throughout Philadelphia .

CLASS : Our goal is to develop and deliver a world CLASS after-school program that supports the goals of the School District of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. When we say CLASS, we're not just referring to quality, but also to content. Our C.L.A.S.S. curriculum includes the following five components:

- C haracter Education
- L eadership Development through Service
- A cademic Achievement
- S ocial & Cultural Enrichment
- S occer Instruction





Starfinder has partnered with Drexel University, Public/Private Ventures, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Southeast Philadelphia Collaborative, and various beacon centers in an effort to engage students in its comprehensive after-school programs during the 2005-2006 academic year.


Participants in Starfinder's After School Program receive tutoring in various academic subjects.



Brian Early, Managing Partner of the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, presents the award for the Best Book Report to Darnell Martin. Northwestern Mutual sponsored a group in the second cycle of Starfinder’s After School Program.


“Fantastic program! It should be in every school. I wish more people would participate and get involved to support the students.”

Dr. Sergio Rodriguez, Principal Potter Thomas Elementary School

“The social skill development that went on throughout the program has had a positive effect on student self-esteem and on student abilities to manage conflict.”

Marjorie Neff, Principal, Samuel Powel School

"Not only were they enlightened about the sport of soccer, but they also learned important character-building lessons that will last a lifetime."

Patricia Jerome, Principal, St. Ignatius of Loyola School

 

Starfinder After-school Locations for 2005-2006

West Philadelphia
Partner: Drexel University, PPV
Schools: Seven (Blankenburg, Leidy, Rhoades, Powel, St. Ignatius, Creative World, Calvin)
Students per school: 20 (40 @ St. Ignatius)
Total Students: 160
Sites: Four

North Philadelphia
Partner: Congreso, Beacons, PPV
Schools: Three (Julia De Burgos Beacon, EC Beacon, Barrio)
Students per school: 40 (20 @PPV)
Total Students: 100
Sites: Three

South Philadelphia
Partner: SEPC, Beacons
Schools: One (Bok Beacon)
Students per school: 40
Total Students: 40
Sites: One

 

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