Newcomers

Foreign-born student who recently arrived to the U.S.

Konawaena High has developed the following programs to support newcomers.

  • Student Ambassador Program

    • A Student Ambassador is a school leader whose role is to welcome our newcomer students and facilitate integration opportunities into all aspects of our Wildcat community.

  • In-Class Tutoring provided by a bilingual paraprofessional

  • Two courses designed for students who are learning English for the first time.

    • ESOL 1a/b

    • ESL/ELA 9-12