1. By Pete Briger

2.  Located in Richmond, California, Caliber Schools is a
charter management organization that offers students in
the Bay Area a public, nonselective college preparatory
education. Caliber leverages its innovative, rigorous
education strategies to instruct students in kindergarten
through eighth grade at Beta Academy, where it partners
with Love. Learn. Success. (LLS) to ensure that students
receive after-school care that supports their academic
goals.
LLS works to provide a safe, educationally enriching
environment for students following the normal school day,
partnering with schools to develop programs that support
their educational objectives and foster a lifelong love of
learning. Working closely with principals, teachers, and
parents, LLS designs an after-school curriculum that aligns
with each school’s academic curriculum.

3.  Programs support reading and math comprehension
while bolstering critical thinking and life skills.
Additionally, LLS helps students to discover new
interests with activities involving the fine arts,
performing arts, and physical fitness.
At Caliber Beta Academy, students have the
opportunity to attend LLS classes in subjects
including science, gardening, nutrition, and Spanish.
LLS enrichment classes also include courses in
cooking, illustration, hip-hop, and Chinese culture.
Additionally, Caliber students can stay active after
school with LLS classes in Zumba, basketball, and
general sports.