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38. The Newcomers
Class throws a
food festival,
inviting the entire
school to sample
their traditional
foods.
39. The Newcomers Class helps the
students become active
participants in
their high school
experience.
40. Students stay in
The Newcomers
Class for at least
one semester, but
are welcome to
stay for the entire
school year.
41. At the end of the
year, students
are graduated
into mainstream
classes and are
ready to join their
fellow students.
42. From 2008 to 2011, 57 students
have gone through The
Newcomers Class . . .
. . . 35 students are
currently attending
Renton HS as regular students . .
43. 11 have graduated . . .
. . . and 7 students are currently
attending college.
44. The Newcomers Class offers
students a chance
at success . . .
. . . and gives them the tools
they need to fulfill their dreams.
45. Is your school prepared to help
students learn how to go to
school?
46. Schools with a high refugee
population need
The Newcomers Class
