Afghans in the US
What are the main languages spoken by the Afghan arrivals?
Pashto and Dari
What do you do if a student has two accounts in SID?
Contact Stacy, as the admin, she can verify and merge accounts.
How many students have attended Grammar C since July?
25 41 66 112
41
When did the Institute first open English classes?
1919
What is the tallest mountain in the western hemisphere?
Aconcagua
At which Fort are many MN arrivals being held?
Fort McCoy
What do you do if a student isn't in your class list?
Search for the student name under "students". If there, add to your class. If not, contact Stacy.
How many hours have been recorded for Evening Pronunciation since July?
250 480 675 830
830
How can a student move from Grammar B to College?
They would attend Grammar B, C, and D then enroll in CRA.
Some C or D students have tested into CRA as well.
Currently, there is not testing.
7.9 billion
How many arrivals are expected between now and Feburary 2022?
1,150
What do you do if you accidently counted a student that was not in class?
How many students have attended Conversation since July?
25 33 38 45
38
What do you do if a student has Zoom trouble?
Try to troubleshoot the best you can.
Send them materials developed for Zoom hints.
Accept defeat if necessary.
What percentage of adults wear glasses?
64% wear glasses
75% need glasses
What class is Carrie teaching to new arrivals at the hotel?
Housing Workshop
What do you do if a student tells you new contact information?
Go to the students profile, click on "info" and update accordingly.
How many total students have attended our classes since July?
227
What do you do if a student asks you for assistance like food or housing?
Refer the student to the Help Map.
Try not to become a resource for non-English things.
How many people are classified as refugees in the world?
26.4 million
What benefits do the new arrivals have access to?
They have received a status from the US government that allows for all benefits similar to refugees.
What do you do if "no NRS test" pops up when recording attendance?
Contact Liz. Give her the student's name and id number. She will try to have the student schedule a test.
What is the reimbursement rate per hour per student?
~$6.25
What do you do if a student won't participate in class?
Try to engage them in multiple ways. Give opportunities that rely on participation.
If it continues, they can make their own choices.
How many elephants are in the world today?
500,000