English as a Second Language Program (ESL)

The ESL Program (English as a Second Language) at Lynden Christian High School is a three-year English curriculum with three levels of English placement and yearly advancement. English proficiency is evaluated at admission and students are placed in the appropriate level of English study. Subsequently, students will be able to test out of the ESL Program. Mathematical ability is also evaluated at admission and students are placed in the appropriate level Math program.

The ESL program includes a study skills class to provide support for all the courses in which the student is enrolled. Each student will be required to enroll in this course for their first semester at Lynden Christian School. They will be evaluated each semester to determine the continued need for Study Skills support.

All International students have the option to audit their classes in the first semester until they have developed sufficient proficiency in English.

At the end of each semester, students will be evaluated to determine their continued eligibility for ESL.

An additional cost is assessed to the student's tuition for the ESL program.

Activities

Students are required to participate in one extra-curricular activity at Lynden Christian High School. These activities include a wide variety of sports, drama, music, as well as service opportunities. Each student will choose one activity form the list below:

Fall Sports:
Cross Country, Girls Soccer, Football, Girls Volleyball, and Cheerleading

Winter Sports:
Boys and Girls Basketball, Cheerleading

Spring Sports:
Boys Baseball, Girls Fastpitch, Track, and Boys Soccer

Yearlong Activities:
Band/Pep Band, Choir, Drama, Orchestra, Yearbook, Hi Lite (school newspaper), and Student government

Counseling

The International Student Coordinator, Lynda Schripsema, is available for help in any matters related to the host family, documents, or adjustment to life in America.

The Special Academic Services Director, Jeany Aupperlee, is the primary academic advisor for the international students. Students are welcome to drop into her office for visits. Appointments are frequently scheduled during Study Skills class to prevent loss of class time in other courses. An informal progress report is given halfway through each nine-week quarter. These reports are sent to the student's host family and guardian. Formal grade reports are sent to the student's parents and host family four times a year