High School Preparation Program factsheet

1. English for Academic Study

• This component will ensure students:
• acquire specialized language in subject areas such as math and science
• become acquainted with the style of language and vocabulary appropriate for high school-level coursework
• develop strategies for completing academic reading and listening tasks
• practice report-writing in particular subject areas
• participate in group discussions learning to express ideas and opinions
• respond to and summarize written works in English
• have a solid introduction to social language norms and how young people in the US communicate with one another

2. Study and Organizational Skills

This component enables students to:

• set personal goals to manage time and deadlines for assigned projects
• practice note-taking in academic classes
• identify the main ideas and supporting details in articles
• undertake effective group work practice
• review the variety of learning strategies used to successfully study in an English-speaking environment
• practice peer review of academic work
• develop technology skills in the classroom

3. Introduction to Academic Subject Areas

This component will ensure students:

• audit High School classes to practice listening and note-taking skills
• attend lectures on academic subjects
• participate in discussions and debates on academic subjects