Children's Class Schedule

Summer Term: July 7- August 15, 2008

Children's Class Descriptions
We ask that parents pick up children promptly when the class is over. There are other programs that immediately follow these children's classes and we need time to clean up and set up for them. Thank you for your cooperation.

NOTE: The topics and materials in each of the preschool classes and the Afterschool workshops are different in fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters.

2 - 3½ Year-Olds (with a parent)
This class is for children who have little or no experience with English. Parents attend this class with their children and play an important part in helping their children learn English. Children learn English through songs, finger plays, art projects, and games. The first 20 minutes of classes will be for play and informal interaction in English. The remaining time will include a period of formal instruction and corresponding activities.

3½ - 5 Year-Olds
Children in this age group learn basic English vocabulary, listening and speaking skills, and US culture through songs, art projects, and games. PLEASE NOTE: If your child is only 3 1/2 years old and has had little experience attending preschool, we recommend that you attend the 2 - 3 ½-Year-Olds class with your child first, before registering him/her in this class. Sorry, teachers do not change diapers.

4½ - 6 Year-Olds
This class is for children attending kindergarten and first grade. Basic English vocabulary and US culture will be taught through songs, art projects, games, and other activities. Listening and speaking skills will be emphasized, but basic reading and writing will also be included.

Beginning Elementary-School aged
This course is for children ages 7-10 who have recently arrived in Ann Arbor and who may be attending elementary school (grades 2-5) in Ann Arbor for the first time in September. Basic vocaulary, directions, and survival/conversational skills will be covered. in addition, children and parents will be introduced to the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Beginning Teens
This course is for teens ages 11-17 who have recently arrived in Ann Arbor and who may be attending middle, junior high, or high school (grades 6-12) in Ann Arbor for the first time in September. Basic vocaulary, directions, and survival/conversational skills will be covered. in addition, children and parents will be introduced to the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Intermediate Elementary-School aged
This course is for children ages 7-10 who have already attended elementary school here in Ann Arbor from two to twelve months, or who are beyond a basic level of English ability. Stories, games, songs, and projects will be used to help the children practice and improve their English during the summer.

Intermediate Teens
This course is for teens ages 11-17 who have already attended middle, junior high, or high school here in Ann Arbor from two to twelve months, or who are beyond a basic level of English ability. Reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary skills will be developed.

Important Dates
There will be no classes on

• The first day of class. Instead of class, teachers will hold individual appointments with adult students and with parents and children. You will receive an appointment date and time when you register for a class. Classes that meet only one time per week will have appointments during the week before the semester begins and then have class for all students on the first day of class.