Our Help

The purpose of the organization is to help children of immigrant families succeed academically and socially in the American school system. We focus on:

ACADEMICS:

Study habits
Test taking skills
Strategic course selection
College planning
Organizing conferences with successful fellow New Americans

WHO WE ARE HELPING:

We are helping immigrant students to whom the American school system is new.

The NAAA is targeting to help:

Kids from immigrant families
Refugees
Exchange students
Parents who want to learn more about the American academic system.
Teachers of “English as a Second Language” program

HOW WE ARE HELPING:

We are helping by providing peer to peer guidance in a relaxed and fun environment. Our support is not strictly based on academics, but also on social and cultural aspects. The highlights of our form of support are:

One-on-one, peer-to-peer assistance on the student’s own schedule and pace
Insightful advice from successful and selected students to help newcomers learn faster and achieve more.
Communication through the native language that elucidates many things that newcomers are not exposed to.
Host conferences with successful former-immigrants who share their story of success and growth in this country.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT & CITIZENSHIP:

Teacher-student relationship
Developing friendships
School etiquette
School sports
Knowing your rights
Entertainment
Culture
Organize field trips about American History
Learning about other’s cultures and traditions