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Star Kids
Scholarship Program


P.O. Box 6214
Middletown, RI 02842

Newport and Fall River Program:
(401) 293-0676
spetronello@starkidsprogram.org

New Bedford Program:
(774) 202-5224
jzwirblis@comcast.net




   
       Students and Schools
Students are enrolled between Kindergarten and Grade 4. We look for students who are willing to do their best in school, and parents who value education and are willing to make the extra effort necessary in private schools. Parents agree to get their children to school on time, supervise homework and projects, and provide lunch and transportation. The parents choose the school they would like their child to attend.

In 2008-2009 school year, we have 105 students from 72 families attending 33 schools.

Star Kids currently has children enrolled at:

All Saints Academy
Bishop Connolly
Bishop Stang
Cluny School
East Gate Christian Academy
Holy Family/Holy Name
Holy Trinity
LaSalle Academy
Nativity Prep
Nazarene Christian Academy
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Sister's School
Pennfield School
Portsmouth Abbey
Rocky Hill School
Saints Peter and Paul
St. Brendan's
St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph/St. Theresa
St. Mary's Bayview Academy
St. Michael's Country Day
St. Michael's School - FR
St. Philomena School
Seekonk Christian
Seton Academy


Schools are selected on the basis of their willingness and demonstrated capacity to effectively educate at-risk children. These "non-public" schools include independent private schools, Catholic Diocesan schools and private Christian schools.

Schools must possess the following qualities: a principal who understands and supports the mission, small size, safe environment, high expectations and a commitment to caring and character building.The mothers choose the school they would like their child to attend.




Providing educational opportunities to low-income, high-risk children