International Newcomer Academy

The International Newcomer Academy is a specialized program designed to support multilingual students. The program is housed at Crystal Lake Central. It serves District 155 multilingual students who recently moved to the United States, whose home language is not English, and whose proficiency in English indicates that the student may benefit from comprehensive language and academic support.

Program Goals - Develop and improve: 

• Academic and social English skills 

• Core content area knowledge and skills 

• College and career readiness 

Program Benefits: 

• Quality instruction from highly trained teachers with training in language acquisition

• Native-language support 

• Rigorous coursework with a focus on language development in English

• Social-emotional support of a school counselor 

Program Details: 

• Transportation to and from Crystal Lake Central High School

• Students will participate in the program for at least two years with the option to graduate from Crystal Lake Central High School. 

• Participation in sports and co-curricular activities at Crystal Lake Central High School