ENL Newcomer

Newcomer Summer School is designed to help newly arrived students develop beginning English language skills by delivering appropriate content area instruction, with specific language support. The program will also support students as they acclimate to the U.S. school system, while also building and strengthening our students’ native language skills.

Please note that this program is enrolled based on academic criteria and proficiency level.

All eligible students will be provided with an application by their ENL teacher.

Who is eligible to participate?

Program details

Overview

Apply by	See eligibility note above
Grades	K-11
Start date	July 8, 2024
End date	Aug. 2, 2024 (Aug. 9 for students taking Algebra/Living Environment Regents prep)
Hours	8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location(s)	Albany International Center (50 Lark St.)

Locations

This program is offered in-person at Albany International Center, which is located at 50 Lark Street.

Program structure

Newcomer Summer School will have a strong emphasis on teaching literacy skills while also teaching vital life skills necessary for navigation within the school and community. This program will provide an academic-rich day that fosters the understanding of local civics, while also providing social emotional support to all students.

Attendance and behavior

Participation is critical to student success in the program and will be documented. Staff will be reaching out on a regular basis to ensure that students are completing work. During classroom times, students are expected to login to their Google Classroom and complete work the teacher assigns.

As per the district attendance policy, students who exceed three absences will not receive credit for summer courses.

Students will be held to behavioral expectations and consequences of the district Code of Conduct.