International H.S. at Prospect Heights

2007-08 Partner Site Profile

Number of Pairs: 67

Length of Matches: 1and 2 year matches                               

iMentor Partner Since: 2006

Location: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn                               

iMentor Program Coordinator: Catherine Ang and Jonathan Vallejo

International HS Teachers: Ann Parry, James Rice, Steve Watson, and Joanna Yip       

International HS Advisors: Dariana Castro and Miguel Antunes

About the iMentor Partnership

After a fantastic first year of partnership, iMentor has expanded its reach at International Prospect Heights, matching the entire senior class and increasing the number of pairs from 17 to 67! Many of last year’s pairs have extended their relationship for another full year.

For 2007-08, iMentor is being held during the 12th grade Sustained Silent Reading class, a reading lab that works in conjunction with the students’ English class to encourage and improve English language skills.  Students are assigned a book to read during this class; each student then writes a progress report to summarize the chapter they read.  Students also maintain a vocabulary log as well to write down any unfamiliar words or phrases.

iMentor is glad to support the efforts of these students as they actively improve their English language skills by providing a real world opportunity to communicate with native speaking adults. We are especially proud to be working in conjunction with the administration as they work to graduate the first class of seniors from IHSPH in June 2008!

Travel Directions

By Subway:

2, 3 to Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum; 4, 5 to Franklin Avenue.; S to Botanic Garden

Exit near intersection of Eastern Pky and Washington Ave. Start out going East on Eastern Pky towards Classon Ave. Turn right onto Classon Ave. The school is on the left side of the street.

By Bus:

B45, B48, B71 to Classon Ave.

See Subway, Bus & Car Directions HERE

About International H.S. at Prospect Heights

Location: International H.S. is located in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

Mission: The International High School at Prospect Heights empowers recent immigrant students by teaching them fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English through a rigorous curriculum that is language rich, interdisciplinary, and project based. Students learn to think critically, navigate societal constructs and prepare for college and other educational opportunities after high school. Students, staff, and families create a caring school environment that promotes collaboration, cross-cultural interaction, and appreciation of diversity. Above all, International High School students become successful contributing members of society and conscientious global citizens of the future.

Learn More:

• For a more detailed profile of International HS Prospect Heights, visit Inside Schools: http://insideschools.org/fs/school_profile.php?id=1311
• For the school’s official website, visit: http://www.ihsph.org/

Fun Facts

Did you know?

• 2008 is the first graduating class of IHSPH!
• All IHSPH students have been in the United States for no more than four years.
• iMentor’s 2007 Urban Hero is Keisha B., an iMentor mentee at IHSPH! Please click here to learn more: http://www.imentor.org/get_involved/fundraising/uhawards07.php
• There are over 40 different languages spoken at IHSPH.

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iMentor's 2007-08 Partner Sites