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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 (rmoulden@thekingsacademy.net).

Sincerely,

Ryan Moulden

CampUS Director & ESL Teacher

rmoulden@thekingsacademy.net

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

(skoss@thekingsacademy.net).

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 (mthornton@thekingsacademy.net) or Janice Mink

(jmink@thekingsacademy.net).

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

mthorton@thekingsacademy.net

865-437-5016

Janice Mink

Director of Admissions

jmink@thekingsacademy.net

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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