ATA School will re-open for the 2008- 2009 year on October 5, 2008. In addition to the 6-14 age group, new classes will be available for younger children (ages 3-5) as well as adults (ages 15 and over). Enrollment starts August 4, 2008.
Mission
ATA School is an informal educational program offered by TAFSUS as a service to the Turkish-American community in the greater Philadelphia area. Its primary goal is to teach Turkish language and culture to children with Turkish heritage as well as any adults who wish to learn Turkish. In addition to basic language skills in speaking, reading, writing and comprehension, the curriculum includes Turkish history, geography, government, literature, music, theater, holiday traditions and social customs.
ATA School also provides English classes to adults whose native languages is Turkish. The program focuses on conversational English and provides practical information about daily living in the US, in order to enable students to make a successful transition to the American way of life.
ATA School encourages diversity among its teachers and students and does not have any social, political or religious affiliation.
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Turkish School Program
Classes are offered to all age groups starting at 3. Learning takes place in a fun, yet structures environment where students are encouraged to work on creative projects and to socialize with each other, further developing their language skills.
Program includes, language (Speaking, reading, writing grammer), social studies (History, geography, government, etc.),
culture (Art, music, theater, holiday traditions, customs, etc.).
Courses are offered at three levels of proficiency: basic, intermediate and advanced.
These classes are designed for children with a Turkish ethnic background who live in the US. In addition to basic language skills, the program is designed to help students better understand and appreciate their cultural heritage in a fun and creative environment.
English as Second Language (ESL) Program for Adults
These English language classes for adults who have recently moved to the US from Turkey focus primarily on conversational language skills. Community networking and support opportunities will also be provided to help students make a successful transition to living in the US.
On the news
On February 17, ATA School received a welcome visit by 11 teachers from the New York Ataturk school for an exchange of ideas on language education of children in the Turkish American community. News and pictures from this event can be found in the links below.
www.atkb.org
turkishny.com
turkishjournal.com
Graduation Day
May 18, 2008 marked the last day of ATA School with a graduation party for all the children who successfully completed their first semester.
You can see all the pictures taken from the event by one of the proud fathers, Suat Eraslan.
Photo Album
Additional information about fall semester classes starting in October'08 will be available on our website in late summer.
23 April Children's Day Ball
You can see all the pictures from the event here.
Directions
ATA School classes are offered at Montgomery County College, Blue Bell, PA 19422.|
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Take Exit 333 at Norristown. Go west on Germantown Pike to Route 202. Turn right and go north. Look for College sign on right, 1/2 mile north of Route 73. From the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76)Alt. 1) From I-76 Exit 331B, take I-476 (Blue Route) north to Exit 20, Germantown Pike West. Go west on Germantown Pike to Route 202. Turn right and go north. Look for College sign on right.
1) Take Route 202 north through Great Valley, King of Prussia and Norristown and north. Look for College sign on right.
Take Routes 309 or 202 south to Montgomeryville. Take Route 202 south to Morris Road intersection. Look for College sign on left. From Delaware County Take I-476 (Blue Route) north to Exit 20, Germantown Pike West. Go west on Germantown Pike to Route 202. Turn right and go north. Look for College sign on right. By Public Transportation The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) operates two bus routes directly to the Central Campus. They are
-Route 94 connects with SEPTA Routes 23, L, and R8 in Chestnut Hill and with Regional Rail R5 service at Fort Washington, Ambler, Pennlyn, and Lansdale stations. -Route 96 from Norristown to North Wales, Montgomeryville (Mall), Lansdale, Hatfield, Souderton, Telford, and return. -Route 96 connects with SEPTA Routes 91, 93, 97, 98, 99, 100, and R6 service at the Norristown Transportation Centerand with Regional Rail R5 service at North Wales and Lansdale stations. Please refer to SEPTA webpage for further information. SEPTA information is available in College Hall (Security Office) or by calling 610-279-8400. Timetables can be obtained through the mail by calling 215-580-7777. Both numbers operate daily from 6 a.m. to midnight, daily. |