CCS Summer English Academy 2015

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Register online by June 1 and we will waive your registration fee! A 10% sibling discount applies to tuition for each additional student from the same family attending SEA (does not include registration fees).

How to enroll: Go to cascadechristian.org and click on the International tab, then select “Summer English Academy.” If you have questions, or do not have online access, call the district office at 253-841-1776.

Registration Costs/Information: • One-time, non-refundable registration fee: $125 (due by July 1) • Camp fee: $1,500 (wire transfer) Does not include homestay. • Tuition must be paid in full by August 1. Daily lunch and off-campus activities are included in camp fees.

Summer English Academy

at Cascade Christian Schools

A three-week, intensive English learning course for international students in grades 7 through 12.

Wire transfers: • • •

Please contact the Business Department for bank information: +1-253-841-1776 or tim@cascadechristian.org Include “SEA” and the name of the student in the subject line. Please email Yvonne@cascadechristian.org immediately upon making a payment by wire.

Cascade Christian Schools is an independent, interdenominational school system, serving child care through grade twelve at six locations in Pierce County, WA. District Office 811 21st Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372 253-841-1776 cascadechristian.org

Our core purpose is to transform cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.

August 10-28, 2015 Pierce County, WA


What is Summer English Academy? Cascade Christian Schools’ Summer English Academy (SEA) is a three-week intensive English learning opportunity for international students in grades 7 through 12. Each day offers four key components to English Language Learning: • Reading • Speaking • Writing • Listening All programs and field trips are supervised by responsible and nurturing staff. Students will remain with their counselor throughout the day, and be grouped according to grade level and English competency.

Learning Opportunities: • SEA utilizes traditional English Language Learning (ELL) to promote an intensive English course, while preparing students for their TOEFL and SAT exams. • Credit recovery is also available at an additional charge, utilizing CCS Online. • Students must pre-register for CCS Online courses by June 22. • SEA students will receive High School English Lab credit upon completion of course.

SEA Topics: During Summer English Academy, the focus will be on improving English language skills so the student can be more successful during the school year. Classes will meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Topics of study and discussion include: • CCS orientation and induction: A discussion of Cascade Christian-specific information. • CCS Culture Training: A focus on Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation, Personal/Social Maturity, and Academic Excellence. • Content-based Vocabulary: A curriculum to help English language learners know common vocabulary words in subject areas that they will be taking, including algebra, history, biology and physics. • Team and Service: Off-campus activities designed to help students impact their community and become leaders through service. • Conversational English: Opportunities for SEA students to interact with American high school students. • Literature: Time set aside to one or more novels in order to enhance students’ reading co c comprehension mp pre r h henssio ion n skills. • Local Sights and Culture: Trips to various places in Local Sights and Culture the local area to increase trips may include: understanding of the local • Argosy Cruise Harbor Tour culture and add English • Seattle Aquarium language opportunities.

Classes are held at

Cascade Christian Junior High/High School 811 21st Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372

“It’s so amazing that I couldd be in this camp. I learned a lot, and made a lot of new friends. I think I am ready for my new school year.” previous SEA student

• • • • • • • • • •

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What is Summer English Academy? Cascade Christian Schools’ Summer English Academy (SEA) is a three-week intensive English learning opportunity for international students in grades 7 through 12. Each day offers four key components to English Language Learning: • Reading • Speaking • Writing • Listening All programs and field trips are supervised by responsible and nurturing staff. Students will remain with their counselor throughout the day, and be grouped according to grade level and English competency.

Learning Opportunities: • SEA utilizes traditional English Language Learning (ELL) to promote an intensive English course, while preparing students for their TOEFL and SAT exams. • Credit recovery is also available at an additional charge, utilizing CCS Online. • Students must pre-register for CCS Online courses by June 22. • SEA students will receive High School English Lab credit upon completion of course.

SEA Topics: During Summer English Academy, the focus will be on improving English language skills so the student can be more successful during the school year. Classes will meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Topics of study and discussion include: • CCS orientation and induction: A discussion of Cascade Christian-specific information. • CCS Culture Training: A focus on Leadership Development, Spiritual Formation, Personal/Social Maturity, and Academic Excellence. • Content-based Vocabulary: A curriculum to help English language learners know common vocabulary words in subject areas that they will be taking, including algebra, history, biology and physics. • Team and Service: Off-campus activities designed to help students impact their community and become leaders through service. • Conversational English: Opportunities for SEA students to interact with American high school students. • Literature: Time set aside to one or more novels in order to enhance students’ reading co c comprehension mp pre r h henssio ion n skills. • Local Sights and Culture: Trips to various places in Local Sights and Culture the local area to increase trips may include: understanding of the local • Argosy Cruise Harbor Tour culture and add English • Seattle Aquarium language opportunities.

Classes are held at

Cascade Christian Junior High/High School 811 21st Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372

“It’s so amazing that I couldd be in this camp. I learned a lot, and made a lot of new friends. I think I am ready for my new school year.” previous SEA student

• • • • • • • • • •

Microsoft Visitor Center Museum of Flight Woodland Park Zoo Seattle Space Needle Experience Music Project Pacific Science Center Mount Rainier Northwest Trek Ride the Ducks Tour Pacific Ocean


Register online by June 1 and we will waive your registration fee! A 10% sibling discount applies to tuition for each additional student from the same family attending SEA (does not include registration fees).

How to enroll: Go to cascadechristian.org and click on the International tab, then select “Summer English Academy.” If you have questions, or do not have online access, call the district office at 253-841-1776.

Registration Costs/Information: • One-time, non-refundable registration fee: $125 (due by July 1) • Camp fee: $1,500 (wire transfer) Does not include homestay. • Tuition must be paid in full by August 1. Daily lunch and off-campus activities are included in camp fees.

Summer English Academy

at Cascade Christian Schools

A three-week, intensive English learning course for international students in grades 7 through 12.

Wire transfers: • • •

Please contact the Business Department for bank information: +1-253-841-1776 or tim@cascadechristian.org Include “SEA” and the name of the student in the subject line. Please email Yvonne@cascadechristian.org immediately upon making a payment by wire.

Cascade Christian Schools is an independent, interdenominational school system, serving child care through grade twelve at six locations in Pierce County, WA. District Office 811 21st Street SE Puyallup, WA 98372 253-841-1776 cascadechristian.org

Our core purpose is to transform cultures through teaching and training people in their purpose before God.

August 10-28, 2015 Pierce County, WA


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