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CampUS OrientationCampUS OrientationCampUS Orientation July 11July 11July 11———August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016 August 5, 2016
Welcome from the CampUS Director
Dear Students,
Greetings from the King’s Academy family, located in the beautiful
mountains of east Tennessee. My name is Ryan Moulden; I am the CampUS
Director and ESL teacher here at the King’s Academy. I made the King’s
Academy my home four years ago when I started teaching here in 2011.
Prior to this, I was an ESL teacher in Zhengzhou, China for six years. I really
enjoyed teaching and living in China. My time there helped me gain a better
understanding and appreciation of learning a second language. In fact, while I was there I learned
how to speak Chinese!
It is my privilege to introduce CampUS—a four-week orientation program developed just for you!
Participating in CampUS will give you a huge advantage at the start of the school year. You will
develop important life-long relationships, more quickly settle into your new home and have a
smoother transition into the new school year. In summary, attending CampUS will help you to be
well-prepared when you begin class in August!
CampUS staff and I are eager to meet you this summer. We are planning to have a great time
helping you and your new classmates prepare for life at The King’s Academy. If you have
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me ([email protected]).
Sincerely,
Ryan Moulden
CampUS Director & ESL Teacher
What is CampUS?
CampUS is an orientation program for new English Second Language students from all over the world who have enrolled at The King’s Academy for the fall semester. When students arrive at the Academy they soon realize that life is more about ‘us’ and not just about ‘me.’ During CampUS students learn how to live, cooperate and succeed in a new community. Students will also be given opportunities to learn about Christianity. These goals will be accomplished by following the four “I will” statements of CampUS.
The Four “I Will” Statements of CampUS
I will study English in a safe environment.
I will prepare myself to live as a world citizen at The King’s Academy.
I will explore other cultures to better myself and others that I meet.
I will discover my identity in Christ.
What to Expect
The atmosphere will be warm, friendly and fun. Students will enjoy working
alongside CampUS staff who will help them to get familiar with The King’s Acad-
emy while learning about United States culture as well as the cultures of other
CampUS participants. Students will:
Get to know Academy faculty, staff, and classmates
Make new friends
Improve English skills through fun real-life experiences, interaction, and
classroom time
Travel to a major U.S. City such as Washington D.C., New York City or Atlanta
Sample Morning Schedule
Breakfast
Hour A: English
Enrichment
Hour B: TKA
Introductions
Hour C: Culture
Exploration
8:00am -
8:30am 9:00am-9:55am 10:00am-10:55am 11:00am-11:55am
Monday
Sentence & Paragraph
Basics
Who We Are; Introductions
to TKA Staff Group Projects; Find a Friend
Tuesday Write It and Write it Again Meet & Greet Business
Office, School Nurse Find a Friend; Interview
Wednesday General Essay Structure Meet & Greet Guidance
Office, Academic Dean
Find a Friend; Report their
Information
Thursday Independent Essay Writing Meet & Greet Principal,
Dean of Students
Find a Friend; Tell their Story
Using Media
Friday One-on-one Essay
Improvement Workshop Picture Scavenger Hunt
Find a Friend; Tell their Story
Using Media (Day 2)
Sample Week Afternoon Schedule
Lunch Afternoon : Club CampUS Dinner
12:30pm-
2:30pm 2:30pm - 5:30pm
5:30pm-
6:30pm
Board Games, Outside Games,
Team Competitions, Off-campus
Activities, Movies, Bible Study
Shopping Hiking
Camping Travel
Weekend Activities
When to Arrive
Dorms open July 9, 2016 at 2p.m.
1. Airport: Arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, TN.
2. Itinerary: Please send the flight itinerary to Resident Life Director Sue Koss
3. Airport Pickup: Academy staff will pick up students at the airport.
4. Parents: If you desire to come to The King’s Academy, please contact Melinda
Thornton ([email protected]) or Janice Mink
Cost
US$4,000 - Includes everything except the student’s personal spending money.
Contact Information
Questions? Please call or email us!
Melinda Thornton
Director of Enrollment Management
865-437-5016
Janice Mink
Director of Admissions
Phone: 865-573-8321
Toll Free: 1-877-EST-1880
See you in July!See you in July!See you in July!
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