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Intensive ESL & Cultural Travel Summer Program

Attendance at summer school prior to fall entry into the ESL program can be extremely beneficial . All prospective ESL students will be given the SLEP (Secondary Level English Proficiency Test) prior to placement in the regular program. There is no SLEP requirement for the summer session and students may attend regardless of their intent to enroll in the fall, although students who do attend summer school will be given priority for fall admission. The design of the program and choice of course materials reflect the National TESOL (Teachers of English of Other Languages) grades 9-12 English Language Proficiency goals (also includes Post Graduate work).

Summer ESL Course Offerings

ESL I
This entry level course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to cope with reading comprehension, writing skills and vocabulary necessary for success in mainstream classes at Hargrave Military Academy. Topics include math, science, history, social studies and literature, as well as basic English needed for every day survival in an English speaking environment. 

ESL II
This course is designed for intermediate level ESL students to further develop reading comprehension and writing skills acquired in ESL I. The students will continue refinement of writing development as well as their knowledge of vocabulary needed for mainstream courses and every day survival in an English-speaking environment. This intermediate course also works to further improve pronunciation, listening and conversation skills acquired in ESL I . 

Advanced ESL
This course is designed for advanced ESL students who need to refine their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills before being fully mainstreamed. The students will continue to develop their vocabulary and note-taking skills across the curriculum. Time is also devoted to the analysis and comprehension of classic literary works. The student will be required to respond to the literary works both orally and in writing. The course will include an intensive study of the vocabulary used in reading and oral interpretation of the liter

TOEFL Preparation
The objective of this course is to prepare non-English speakers for the Test of English as a Foreign Language(TOEFL). It is intended for juniors and seniors who are at a high intermediate or advanced level of proficiency. The course will address test taking strategies, vocabulary development, syntax, idioms and grammar.  Students will be instructed in the writing and listening skills needed to pass the TOEFL. Students will be given practice exams to attempt or analyze on a daily basis.

Afternoon Class Activities

The afternoons will be dedicated to the practical use of the English language.  Three days a week students will visit museums, restaurants, movie theaters, parks, shopping malls and other local establishments to use their English.  Students will remain in the classroom and practice conversational English the remaining two days.

Sports and Activities Camps

At 3:30 students will join the rest of the American summer school students in our sports camps, relaxing, having fun and further enhancing their English language skills.

ESL Daily Schedule
6:00 AM Reveille (Wake-Up Call
6:25 AM Line Up for Breakfast (Mess I)
6:30-7:25 AM Breakfast (Mess I)
7:25 AM Warning Bell
7:30-9:50 AM ESL Class
9:50-10:00 AM Morning Break
10:05-12:00 PM ESL Class
12:20-1:20 PM Lunch (Mess II)
1:25-3:00 PM Conversational English/Community
3:25 PM Line Up for Sports and Activities Camps
3:30-5:00 PM Sports and Activities Camps
5:00-5:45 PM Free Time
6:00 PM Line Up for Supper (Mess III)
7:25 PM Recall/Prepare for Study Hall
7:30-9:00 PM Evening Class Period
9:00-9:30 PM Dorm (Barracks) Time
9:30 PM TAPS - Lights Out for Bed

 

ASK A QUESTION ABOUT SUMMER SCHOOL!

Dr. Jim Tung
Summer School Coordinator
tungj@hargrave.edu
Direct 434-432-2683
Cell 434-441-6719

Amy Walker
Director of Admissions
walkera@hargrave.edu
434-432-2481 x2130

Dianna Lavoie
Admissions and International Counselor
lavoied@hargrave.edu
434-432-2481 x2148