(CNN) Some people call LeBron James the GOAT for his prowess on the basketball court. Others say it's his work in the community that really makes him the greatest of all time.

Residents in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, experienced that work firsthand this week, when his "I Promise" school opened its doors to 240 at-risk third- and fourth-graders.

The school, a project of the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron Public Schools, provides students with a slew of awesome perks.

What's more, parents of students will receive access to job placement services and help acquiring their GEDs.

The school's curriculum was crafted with the help of Akron County educators, who say they've long seen their students underperforming in the classroom. There will be a focus on hands-on STEM education, with an emphasis on developing problem-solving skills, according to the foundation website

Students will also have a later start time for school days and more staggered breaks in order to promote year-round education.

Although the school is currently open only to third- and fourth-grade students, classes will expand from first to eighth grade by 2022, James told CNN.

In a tweet Sunday, the day before opening, James said the school's first day would be one of the greatest -- if not the greatest -- moments in his life.

"The jitters before the first day of school are real right now!!! Tomorrow is going to be one of the greatest moments (if not the greatest) of my life when we open the #IPROMISE School. This skinny kid from Akron who missed 83 days of school in the 4th grade had big dreams...," he wrote.

The jitters before the first day of school are real right now!!! Tomorrow is going to be one of the greatest moments (if not the greatest) of my life when we open the #IPROMISE School. This skinny kid from Akron who missed 83 days of school in the 4th grade had big dreams... https://t.co/PwmRaHRfng — LeBron James (@KingJames) July 29, 2018

Several public figures praised James for his work, including former first lady Michelle Obama, who called him "a role model on and off the court."

.@BarackObama and I are so proud of @KingJames and @IPROMISESchool. Kids in Akron and across the US are lucky to have you as a role model on and off the court. Keep using your platform for good and giving our kids a chance to shoot for the stars. 🌟🏀 #ReachHigher #BetterMakeRoom pic.twitter.com/hyS6UM2A7b — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) July 31, 2018

James, who has given millions to the project, told CNN, "We want every kid to walk through this school to be inspired, to come ... away with something. Something where they can give back."

"For kids in general, all they want to know is that someone cares. And when they walk through that door I hope they know that someone cares," he said.