S.T.A.R.S. Overview
History
S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy began in 2000 as an informal tutoring program by former Big Brother and Morehouse College Alumnus, Elijah Watson. After ten years of perseverance and proven results, S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy became a 501(c)(3) organization in May 2010.
Mission
S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy improves students’ foundational skills in math, English, and reading using a balanced curriculum that focuses on academic rigor while enriching these subjects with soft skills.
Vision
That S.T.A.R.S. students will be equipped with the knowledge and resources to be college and career ready.
Sites
Collaborators
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services
- Communities In Schools
- Y Achievers – YMCA of Greater Charlotte
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Carolinas
Achievements
- S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy has served over 2,000 students since its inception.
- Elijah Watson was named a 2011 Bank of America Local Hero.
- Elijah Watson was named 2008 Charlotte Mentor of the Year.
- Named one of the top 8 math tutors in Charlotte for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 by Expertise.
The Cost
S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy provides approximately $500,000 of free academic enrichment per year for students in grades 3-12 annually through the Saturday and High School Academies and the EOG Boot Camp.
