Who Is A Newcomer

Who is a Newcomer Student? (High School)
  • Recent immigrant to the United Sates; less than one year in the United States
  • Indicates a language other than English on the Home Language Survey
  • Scores 2.0 or less on WIDA SCREENER
  • May have evidence of Limited Formal Schooling (LFS) or interrupted formal schooling
  • Scores 2.1-2.9- may be eligible based on academic history and parent/teacher recommendations
Who is a Newcomer Student? (Middle School)
  • Recent immigrant to the United Sates; less than one year in the United States
  • Indicates a language other than English on the Home Language Survey
  • Scores 2.0 or less on WIDA SCREENER (English language proficiency test) or ACCESS test

Additional Information
  • Students are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities at their base school
  • Transportation to and from the center will be provided
  • Lunch will be available at base school
  • Students will earn 4 elective credits for the intensive English language courses at the Newcomer Center (HIGH SCHOOL)

Location
  • Success Center
    2300 Shoals School Road
    Douglasville, GA 30135
    770-651-6475


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