ESL Summer School

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ESL Summer School

• Program goals and curriculum outline 2008

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Introduction

• The goal of this program is to prepare ESL
  students for success as they transition into the
  mainstream High School programs of study
• Ruamrudees summer school program helps students
  prepare for life with a sense of intellectual
  independence and commitment to community

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Topics of Discussion

• How this program is different from previous years
• Expectations of the program and responsibilities
  of the students
• Proposed curricular strands and modules of
  learning
• Assessment and reporting
• Support materials for parents and intending
  students

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Developments and Expectations

• After reflective evaluation of the programs
  offered over the previous two years, it was felt
  that the learning experiences offered in summer
  school were too narrow. The focus of summer
  school 08 is on developing the whole student
  empowering them with a wider range of skills that
  will enable them to successfully navigate regular
  classes in the next academic year. We hope the
  new initiatives and modules of work approach will
  actively engage students in learning and building
  confidence in the use of English the target
  language.

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Developments and Expectations

• With a wider range of opportunities to use the
  target language both inside and outside the
  classroom it is hoped that participating students
  will appreciate the value of summer school in
  building their vocabulary, reading and writing
  skills, and confidence in oral presentations and
  social interactions. The goal is also to
  introduce students to the wider community service
  goals of RIS and actively participate in these
  activities.

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Developments and Expectations

• Every opportunity will be given to students to
  develop appropriate skills. It is the commitment
  and energy of the students themselves that will
  determine their level of attainment and success.
  Students are required to complete all modules of
  work within the program.

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Modules of Learning

• One of the advantages of RIS summer school is the
  teacher to student ratio, allowing close
  attention to be paid to the learning expectations
  and requirements of individual students. The
  teaching faculty for summer school are fully
  qualified and experienced teachers.

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Modules of Learning

• There are a number of curriculum strands within
  the modules of learning that link to work
  students will do when they enter the High School
  so they will feel prepared and more confident
  in dealing with the challenge ahead.

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Modules of Learning

• Attendance is mandatory to all parts of the
  summer school program. You will receive
  personalized feedback in the form of a written
  report that will comment on both performance and
  attainment in all learning modules. Those
  students who do not meet minimum required
  standards will be identified and progress reports
  will be sent home and forwarded to Pupil Services
  at RIS.