The LINC program is designed to assist students in accelerating their acquisition of the English language while learning academic content knowledge and skills and preparing them to participate successfully on their home campus in the English as a Second Language program. LINC students will have an opportunity to earn six (6) state credits toward their high school graduation.

The Language Institute for NewComers provides:

• A supportive and safe learning environment 

• Opportunities to accelerate and enhance student’s linguistic and academic achievement 

• Acculturation to the US school system 

• Specific and individualized interventions  

• Connections between school, families, and communities 

• Dedicated, caring, trained staff

Eligibility criteria for attending :

• Basic LINC:

  • Students with an educational gap of 2 or more consecutive years prior to grade 9

  • Scores on the Language Proficiency exam at a level indicating no English Proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

• Regular LINC:

  • Students with no HS credits from a previous school

  • Less than 1 year in US Schools

  • Scores on the Language Proficiency exam at a level indicating no English Proficiency in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

 Courses offered in LINC

 Core Courses

• Algebra I

• Basic Math

• English I for Speakers of Other Languages

• Health

• Biology I

• Reading I for Speakers of Other Languages

• World Geography 

• ESL for Newcomers Basic English

• ESL for Newcomers Basic Reading

 Electives

• Art

• Physical Education