Wednesday, July 26, 2006
International School
On August 15, just two weeks away, 278 Dekalb County elementary school kids will return to classes at a school unique in Atlanta. The International Community School in Avondale provides "refugee, immigrant, and local children with a remedial to advanced international education at the elementary level." They follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
Just in Clarkston, about 1 of every 3 residents are foreign-born, and many others do not speak English at home. Some are new to the country and don't know any Americans. So, ICS is there with an extra ESL focus and to provide an environment where international kids and local kids can build real friendships and learn about each other. Students from over 30 countries speaking more than 40 languages attend the school. All they got to be is a Dekalb County (not Decatur) resident.
Best of all, its free! ¶ 4:03 PM
On August 15, just two weeks away, 278 Dekalb County elementary school kids will return to classes at a school unique in Atlanta. The International Community School in Avondale provides "refugee, immigrant, and local children with a remedial to advanced international education at the elementary level." They follow the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.Just in Clarkston, about 1 of every 3 residents are foreign-born, and many others do not speak English at home. Some are new to the country and don't know any Americans. So, ICS is there with an extra ESL focus and to provide an environment where international kids and local kids can build real friendships and learn about each other. Students from over 30 countries speaking more than 40 languages attend the school. All they got to be is a Dekalb County (not Decatur) resident.
Best of all, its free! ¶ 4:03 PM
