Summer Playdates & Maze Day 

• Before the year even starts we organize a handful of informal summer playdates. 

These gatherings give students a chance to make new buddies on the playground and help parents begin building their North Star community well before August.

• Just before the school year kicks off, we host a special Maze Day exclusively for our incoming third graders. 

Held just a few days before the first day of school, this dedicated orientation gives students and families plenty of space and time to walk the grounds and get oriented.

Finding your pace, and your people.

• Friendships: One of the best ways new kids plug in is through our House System. Elementary and middle schoolers are teamed up for mentorship and activities. It’s an easy, high-energy way for new students to make friends across grade levels.

• Academic Catch-up: Students joining us in later grades occasionally encounter a learning curve, particularly as they adapt to our accelerated math sequence. Our teachers partner closely with every student to bridge any curriculum gaps, build confidence, and ensure they are learning at a pace that feels both supportive and challenging. We also offer an optional after-school homework club.

• Also Check This Out: We have a fun student publications offering in the years we teach the class. You can find some of our scholars' creative work here, which showcases students' perspective about what being a scholar at North Star is all about.