STAR After School

STAR is a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is committed to offering extended enrichment programs, to supporting and enhancing school curriculum, and to expanding the cultural base of young people through innovative, quality programs offered by exceptional instructors. STAR partners with Marquez Charter Elementary to offer three educational and enrichment programs to students on campus afterschool: Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), Galaxy, and NOVA.

STAR ELO-P

The Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) is brought to you by STAR in partnership with Beyond the Bell. The program is available for all TK-5th grade students after school Monday through Friday from school dismissal time until 6 PM. 

Students are provided supper from the cafeteria daily. Students participate in daily rotations including homework, literacy, math, sports, STEM, and arts enrichment.

To enroll in the program, complete all pages of the application and return to the Marquez front office (Room 22) or email the application to [email protected].

Marquez STAR ELOP 2024-2025 Application

STAR Galaxy is unavailable at this time (2/2025)

STAR Galaxy is offered August through June, from the end of the school day until 6pm. Students participate in study hall, sports/fitness/recreation, arts, and other enrichment. To register for STAR Galaxy, please visit starinc.org.

HYPE - Helping Young People Excel. HYPE is for 1st-5th grade students in the Galaxy Program to learn leadership skills and prepare for middle school. Students will learn to Excel in their academics, Excel in their community, and Excel in becoming responsible young adults. Community Outreach Opportunities: HYPE film, student jobs, teaching their interests peer-to-peer, mural art, and more!

STAR Nova is unavailable at this time (2/2025)

STAR Nova offers enrichment classes that take place once a week, which are offered Monday through Friday. This allows for a more individualized experience tailored to the specific needs and interests of each student. The wide range of Nova classes includes such offerings as Science, Sports, Robotics, Visual Arts, Cooking, and more! To register, visit starinc.org. Click here for the schedules and registration details.

STAR Camps at Marquez

Enroll in STAR Camps now! Check out starinc.org to register for our camps. Camps run from 9 AM - 3 PM with options for extended care from 8 AM - 9 AM and 3 PM - 6 PM. Click here for the schedules and registration details.