Students ESL
International students
are warmly welcomed into
the Accelerated Schools community
and are encouraged to apply.
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Educational trips
that teach ESL.
Our educational tours and field trips
explore hundreds of historical
and geological sites.
Field trip participation adds
a "hands-on" opportunity
to learn American language
and culture.
Several field trips
are scheduled each week.
The only common language used
is English.
Students prepare notes
prior to the trip and take notes
during the trip.
Students and teachers discuss
the tour features in the vans,
and students write papers
the next day in English based
on their trip experience.
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INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS MAKE
MAJOR GAINS
ESL students at Accelerated Schools
make notable academic progress
as measured by nationally recognized
standardized tests in reading,
language and math.
Since 1991,
students starting above the 3.5
grade level averaged 32 hours
to accomplish a one year gain
in the three subject areas.
Students starting below
the 3.5 grade level averaged
54 hours per grade gain.
These dramatic advances
were accomplished with
the Accelerated Language Programs
pioneered at Accelerated Schools.
Accelerated Language features
multiple exposures
to curriculum materials,
intensive teacher and peer support,
plus a strong motivational program.
ESL students average more than
3000 pages of writing
in English per year.
Fluency in spoken English
is hard to measure,
but observers and students
have been happily surprised
at the high level of English fluency
our ESL students can demonstrate
after a few months.
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PARTIAL LIST
OF AFTERNOON FIELD TRIPS,
COURSE OFFERINGS
AND CREDIT EARNED:
Individualized Science Labs - Science
Computer Science - Various
College Prep - Various
ACT SAT Prep - Various
Art - Art Appreciation
Independent Study - Various
Spanish, French, Chinese - Language
Sports, Snow Skiing - P.E.
Drama - English
Photography - English
Library Skills - English
Field Trips - Various
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BOARDING FACILITIES
WITH HOST FAMILIES
We help arrange room and board
for our out of town students.
We prefer placement
with a "host family" who can provide
valuable attention
and some social activities
for the student.
The supportive family environment
provided by our substitute parents
has proven most effective
for our students.
The families we recommend
have been screened and trained
to support our positive
reinforcement program.
Some substitute families
have other children
in their homes or have already
reared their children.
This gives them a valuable
perspective for dealing
with our students.
Students are treated as members
of the substitute family
and are responsible for the care
of their own private room.
They are expected to keep
reasonable hours
for their age group and follow
tailored rules for each situation.
The host family's geographical
location within the metro area
isn't important as teachers
pick up and drop off students.
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ACCELERATED SCHOOLS
FOR U.S.
AND INTERNATIONAL
STUDENTS
-1st thru 12th grade and college
-Basic skills and gifted programs
-INDIVIDUALIZED AND TUTORIAL
-Certified teachers
-7/1 average student/teacher ratio
-START ANY DAY OF THE YEAR
-2,6,9, and 12 month enrollments
-FT and PT, AM, PM, evening classes
-ACCELERATED THINKING CLASSES
Includes study skills for -
listening,
memory, speaking, and writing.
-College Preparatory Program
-Advanced Placement and CLEP Preparation
SAT, ACT, and GRE Preparation
-ESL and INTENSIVE ENGLISH
-Authorized to issue I-20
-ADVENTURE AND EXCITEMENT? YES.
Many social and cultural activities
Small, relaxed, friendly atmosphere
-Boarding with American host families
-Hundreds of educational field trips
-Non-competitive sports, snow skiing.
-Six convenient locations.
www.acceleratedschools.org
Headquarters: 1-800-SCHOOL3
2160 S. Cook St. Denver, Colorado, 80210
303-758-2003 Fax 303-757-4336
www.acceleratedschools.org
10713 Barkley, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
913-341-6666 Fax 816-333-2407
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HUNDREDS OF FIELD TRIPS
AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS
A unique education by itself.
Trips are designed to enhance the
speaking and social skills
of our students.
1000 Ft. Underground mine tour, Cripple Creek
16th Street/Tabor Center
Air Force Academy
Alexander Graham Bell Museum
Anthropology Museum
Arvada Historical Museum (flour mill)
Aurora History Museum
Barr Lake State Park
Bear Creek Lake Park
Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Bill's Grave, Lookout Mountain
Buffalo Ranch
Bureau of Standards
Campus Tour, Boulder
Casa Bonita
Cave of the Winds
Central City Mining
Chatfield Dam
Cherry Creek Dam and Nature Trail
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cheyenne Railroad Museum
Children's Museum
City Court Building
Civil War Sites
Colorado Highway Patrol
Colorado Railroad Museum
Colorado History Museum
Colorado National Bank
Conservation Walking Tour
Coors Field
Copper Mountain
County Court Building
CSU Campus Tour, Ft. Collins
Currigan Hall
Denver Automated Flight Control (Air Traffic)
Denver Police Dept.
Denver Public Libraries
Denver Art Museum
Denver Fire Department #1
Denver International Airport
Denver Fire Fighters Museum
Denver Mint
Denver University
Denver Performing Arts Center
Denver Athletic Club
Dinosaur Park
Downtown Littleton Arts
Dumb Friends League
Echo Lake
Fairmont Cemetery
FBI Offices
Fine Arts Museum, Colorado Springs
Fire Fighter's Museum
Fishing at Conifer
Fiske Planetarium
Florissant Fossil Beds
Forensics Lab, CSU, Ft. Collins
Forney Transportation Museum
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Gates Planetarium
Glen Eyrie Mansion, Colo Springs
Glenwood Hot Springs
Governor's Mansion
Grave Yard, Central City
Green Mountain Reservoir
Hall of Life (over 20 scientific demonstrations)
Hamel House, Hotel du Paris, Georgetown
Heritage Square
Hill Climb Museum
Immaculate Conception Church
Judicial Building
Keebler Cookies
King Soopers
Lake Estes, Estes Park
Lake Dillon
Littleton Historical Museum
Living Water Nature Trail
Loveland Bronze Works and Statues
Loveland, Cherry Pie Party
Lowry Heritage Museum
Mica Collecting
Mile High Stadium
Mile High Kennel
Mile High Cable
Mint
Miramont Castle
Molly Brown House
Mount Evans 14,000 feet
Mt. Falcon Park
Mt. Princeton Hot Springs
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Western Art
National Jewish Hospital
National Mining Museum
NCAR, Boulder
Nursing Home
O'Fallon Park
Old Town Historic District
Olympic Training Center
Ore Prospecting
Oregon Trail
Pearl Street Mall, Boulder
Pepsi Center
Pepsi Cola Plant
Petrified Forest
Phoenix Mine, Idaho Springs
Pike's Peak Picnic, Cog Railway to top, Manitou Springs
Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs
Prison Tour, Canon City
Public Service Center, Arapahoe, Cherokee, or Zimi Plants
Rainbow Bread
Red Rocks
Rescue Mission
Rocky Mountain News
Rocky Mountain National Park
Rodeo Hall of Fame
Ronald McDonald House
Rosemount Castle, Pueblo
Royal Gorge, Canyon City
Sand Creek Massacre site
Santa Fe Trail
School of Mines
Six Flags Elitch Gardens
South Broadway Antiques
South Park City, Fairplay
Spaghetti Factory
State Capitol Building
Stock Show
Summit Lake
Sweatsville Zoo (Iron Sculpture) Ft. Collins
Swedish Medical Center
Tabor Center
Tattered Cover Book Store
Tesla Museum, Colorado Springs
The Old Ghost Town, Colo Springs
The Farm (a working farm)
Tiny Town
Tivoli
Trail Ridge Road
Union Station
University of Wyoming, Heritage Center
US Weather Bureau
US Post Office
US Geological Survey
Wax Museum of the Presidents
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2160 S. Cook St.
Denver, Colorado, 80210
Phone: 303-758-2003, 1-800-SCHOOL3
Fax: 303-757-4336
10713 Barkley,
Overland Park, Kansas, 66212
Phone: 913-341-6666
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