Student Supportive Services
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Individual Counseling
Immigration Counseling
Job Counseling and Placement
Job Readiness Workshops
Financial Aid Assistance
Life Skills Workshops
Vocational Counseling
Volunteer Services/Recruitment
Childcare and Health Referrals
Extracurricular Activities
Student Government
Fundraising for Scholarships
Academic Programs
Literacy (Levels A and B): These
courses offer instruction to those
students who do not read or write in
their own languages and who, prior
to taking higher-level courses, need
intensive instruction by teachers
trained in the complexities of
language acquisition. For example,
oftentimes students need to know
the basics more advanced learners
might take for granted: learning the
English alphabet; understanding
instructional methods used in US
Teacher works with her Literacy class
classrooms; developing
phonological skills; and learning about the production of sounds, words, and sentences.
ESL Classes (Levels 1 through 8): These classes offer non-native English speakers instruction
in life skills, listening and speaking skills, reading and writing skills, and grammar skills. They
also offer students an opportunity to apply what they have learned by incorporating into the
syllabi a variety of field trips as well as activities that enhance their understanding and vision of
their communities and of the global environment. The integration of English language and life
skills instruction (including use of idiomatic expressions and discussions about similarities as
well as about differences between US and other cultures) provides students with the skills needed
to gain employment; advocate for personal and family needs; and become more confident,
involved members of society.
Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Annual Report SY 2006-2007
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