Student Led Conferences

On Thursday, April 8th student led parent conferences will be held at the Newcomer Center. From 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, students will share highlights of their work using paper and electronic portfolios. Students take ownership over their learning by leading the discussions with their families. Prior to the conferences, students select artifacts from each class, set personal and academic goals and reflect on their learning. Newcomer staff will contribute to the discussions and » Continue Reading

Afternoon Workshop with Harper Students

On April 5th the Newcomer Center will host several Harper College students for an afternoon of team building sessions, games, and activities with the Newcomer students. Following these activities the Harper students will do presentations on the college experience and admissions process. » Continue Reading

Newcomer Students Visit Holocaust Museum

On Monday, March 15, Newcomer Center students visited the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie as a culminating event for their social science unit on the Holocaust. Prior to the visit the Newcomer students explored themes of tolerance, hate, respect and genocide, both past and present. The visit helped students understand the historical context of The Diary of Anne Frank, which they are currently reading in ESL class. Museum staff expertly guided the group through the exhibits, while sharing » Continue Reading