Performance and traditional assessments are used to guide instruction and supplement progress reports. Every student is assessed in writing, reading, and math in the fall and spring on grade level assessments. An Individual Academic Plan is created through a collaborative effort among the parents, teacher, and student for any student scoring significantly below or above grade level. In addition to the classroom curriculum, Star Lake students and families are involved in many classroom and building activities. In grades 5 and 6, students may participate in band or orchestra in addition to their general music class.
Students have access to the Internet for research, as well as other educationally related projects.
A Family Resource Center is open on Tuesdays every other week for two hours after school. Parents and community members are encouraged to participate in all programs at Star Lake. The Star Lake PTA sponsors Reflections, Read and Lead, and a variety of fund-raisers throughout the year to support school programs. Many parents also volunteer in the classrooms. We invite community members to volunteer as tutors in our school.