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We just wrapped up our second session of Clase de Preparación Universitaria (CPU), and we are excited to report on another very successful week!  After much success during our first pilot month, we were a bit anxious to see whether or not such level of success would continue throughout the four remaining months in the school year.  Incredibly, we had near perfect attendance from thirty-two students.  For a variety of reasons, we had three students who were forced to drop out of the second session, but luckily we received three new students – two from Mancarrón and one La Venada. 

In response to our students’ evaluations from September’s session, we decided to make some changes and additions to this month’s course.  First, we hired another professor from UNAN León to instruct a course on Spanish grammar.  According to our students, the two subjects in which they struggle most are both mathematics and grammar.  We are very happy to inform you that our new Spanish professor, Yessenia, was absolutely wonderful.  She brought with her a strong motivation, passion for teaching, and a very intense teaching style that was well received by her students. 

Perhaps the biggest addition we made this session was our new entrance exam prep class that was instructed by both of our UNAN León professors.  Our students met every morning for three hours in the Ernesto Cardenal library.  Out of the thirty-two participants, we averaged between eighteen and twenty-two students attending the voluntary entrance exam prep class ever morning.  After their intensive morning session, the students ate a quick lunch and returned to English, Math, and Spanish classes until 5:30 p.m.  We were very pleased, once again, with the outstanding attendance of our thirty-two students. 

The last and possibly most important addition that we made this session was the creation of our advanced S.P.I.D.E.R. class (Students with Persistence, Independence, Dedication, Education, and Respect).  We created this group in an attempt to provide our sobresalientes with an opportunity to receive more challenging, advanced college prep classes.  Given our large attendance, we wanted to ensure high level of instruction for those students who are bit more motivated and serious about attending university. 

Our next CPU session is planned for November 15^th and we will or course be sure to keep you updated.  Peace and all the best

Austin and Caroline