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English Access Microscholarship Program
The Access Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State, offers two years of English language instruction and additional workshops that introduce the youth to American culture, community service, and career enhancement resources.
The program’s curriculum strengthens English speaking, writing, listening, and reading skills, and extracurricular activities provide additional opportunities to improve English language proficiency as well as help build leadership skills and promote personal development. Activities include guest speakers, field trips for cultural activities (such as films, exhibitions, and concerts), and visits to a variety of organizations.
Course Textbook: Pathways Series
Program Description and Components
The two-year curriculum will consist of 360 instructional hours as follows.
- English language instruction
- Public speaking training
- Cultural enrichment and development of leadership skills
- Community service activities
Student Assessment and Weights
Passing Grade: 70%
The program consists of 8 modules, 6 for the 240 hours of English language training and 2 for the Enrichment activities. Below is a description for the assessment of English language modules:
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Quiz #1 |
100% |
10% |
|
Quiz #2 |
100% |
10% |
|
Writing Assignment #1 |
100% |
10% |
|
Writing Assignment #2 |
100% |
10% |
|
Oral |
100% |
10% |
|
Presentation |
100% |
10% |
|
Homework |
100% |
15% |
|
Participation |
100% |
5% |
|
Final |
100% |
20% |
Enrichment activities assessment (90 hours)
Short Story Assessments (15 hours)
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Adapting a story |
|
30% |
|
Writing sequels |
|
20% |
American History Assessments (20 hours)
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Participation |
|
20% |
|
Project |
|
30% |
Total: 100%
Leadership/Team building/Citizenship Assessments (20 hours)
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Participation |
|
20% |
|
Leadership Project |
|
30% |
Preparing for the Future Assessments (20 hours)
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Preparing resume and cover letter |
|
20% |
|
Job Shadowing project |
|
20% |
|
Preparation for the job interviews |
|
10% |
Total 100%
Public Speaking Instruction (15 hours)
|
Description |
Max |
Weight |
|
Speech |
|
40% |
|
Debate |
|
40% |
|
Participation |
|
20% |
Attendance Policy
- Arrive to class on time.
- Be prepared to participate in class activities
- Bring the class textbook and notebook to every class session.
- Be sure your mobile phone is on silent and out of sight.
- Do not bring food or drinks into class
- Complete all home assignments before class. (This helps ensure that you progress more quickly!)
WELCOME TO CLASS! WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!