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First Edition: January, 2012
Price in the U.S. $14.00
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9. Contents
à Acknowledgments...................................................................xi
à Uses for this Book................................................................xiv
01. The Resettlement Agency......................................................1
● What Is a Resettlement Agency? ● You and the Resettlement Agency
●WhatWilltheAgencyProvide?●SocialSecurityCard●YourResponsibilities
● English Classes ● Employment ● Being on Time ● Education ● Self-
Sufficiency ● Adjustment of Status ● Documents ● Congratulations on Your
Resettlement.
02. Housing.....................................................................................7
● Your Home ● HousingTerms ● Before Moving ● MaintainingYourApartment
● Kitchen ● Kitchen Appliances ● Counter Tops ● Garbage, Trash and
Recycling ● Bed Bugs ● Housing Rights and Responsibilities ● Moving Out
● Heating and Air Conditioning ● Fire Safety
03. Education................................................................................17
● Education ● Child Education ● Public Schools ● Immunizations ● School
Structure ● School Year ● School Meals ● Attendance ● Transportation
● Subjects Taught ● English Language Learning ● Homework ● Report Cards
● Behavior ● Parent Involvement ● Parents’ Responsibilities at Home ● Adult
Education ● ESL and Literacy Classes ● GED ● Higher Education ● Vocational
Training ● Community Colleges ● Colleges and Universities ● Applying
to College ● The Cost of College ● Paying for College ● Foreign Degree/
Certificate Equivalency ● Summary
04. Social Services & Public Assistance...................................33
● Help for Low Income Families ● Private Assistance ● Food Stamps ● WIC
● Medicaid ● Medicare ● SSI ● TANF ● Refugee Cash Assistance ● Matching
Grants ● Housing Assistance ● Energy Assistance ● Public Assistance and
Fraud ● Interpreters ● Keeping Program Information Current ● Goal of Self-
sufficiency
05. Health Care...........................................................................43
● Health Services in the United States ● Scientific Methods ● First Health
Screening ● Private Health Insurance ● GovernmentAssistance for Health Care
● Medicare ● Medicaid ● Applying for Medicaid ● Using Medicaid ● Limits
on Receiving Medicaid ● Refugee Medical Assistance ● Health Coverage
● Doctors and Health Clinics ● Appointments ● Routine Medical Exams
● Seeing a Doctor ● Using an Interpreter ● Informed Consent ● Confidentiality
● Hospitals ● Emergency Care ● Ambulances ● Immunizations ● Medical
Tests ● X-rays, MRI And CT Scans ● Discounts and Financial Assistance
● Prescriptions ● Taking Medicine ● Storing Medicine ● Dental Health and
Dentists ● Mental Health ● Refugees and Mental Health ● Depression ● Other
Types of Mental Illnesses ● Suicide ● Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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10. 06. Food Safety and Nutrition...................................................63
● Keeping Your Family Healthy ● Food Preparation ● Keeping Food Safe
● Handling of Raw and Cooked Food ● Refrigerator and Freezer ● Cleaning
of Dishes and Cookware ● Disposal of Garbage ● Eating Healthy ● Basic
Nepali Foods ● Fruit and Vegetables ● Preparing Vegetables ● Whole Grains
● Reduce the Amount of Fat ● Reduce the Amount of Salt ● Limit the Amount
of Sugar ● Healthy Children ● Solid Foods for Babies ● Healthy Meal Time
● Shop for Healthy Foods ● Food Stores ● Farmers' Markets ● Food
Labeling
07. Jobs and Employment............................................................73
● Ready for Work ● Importance of Working ● Types of Jobs ● Finding a Job
● Tips to Finding a Job ● Job Application ● Resume ● How to Prepare for
a Job Interview ● Job Interview ● Post Interview Courtesy ● Starting A Job
● Tips for Success on the Job ● Men and Women in the Workplace ● Work
Schedule ● Employee Rights ● Getting Paid ● Income ● How You May Be
Paid ● Taxes ● Minimum Wage ● Earned Income Tax Credit ● Job Upgrading
● Losing a Job ● Unemployment Benefits
08. Personal Hygiene and Clothing..........................................85
● Personal Hygiene ● Products for Personal Hygiene ● Germs ● Washing Your
Hands ● When to Wash Your Hands ● Clean Body ● Shampoo and Conditioner
for Your Hair ● Deodorant ● Brushing Teeth ● Flossing Teeth ● Laundry
● Doing Laundry ● Laundry Soap ● Clothing ● Wearing Traditional Clothing
● Clothing for School ● Clothing for Work ● Clothing for Cold Weather
● Clothing for Hot Weather ● Shoes ● Clothing Sizes
09. Local Transportation and Own Car...................................93
● Local Transportation ● Walking ● Bicycles ● Taxis ● Buses ● Bus Stops
● Bus Schedules and Maps ● Bus Tickets and Passes ● Subways and Commuter
Rail ● Buying and Owning a Car ● New or Used ● Gas Mileage ● Buying a Car
● Negotiating the Price ● Paying for a Car ● Vehicle Title ● Car Registration
● Car Insurance ● Vehicle Inspection ● Responsibilities ● Driver’s License
● Driving Laws ● Car Accidents ● Child Car Seats ● Driving and the Police
10. Money management and banking........................................107
● Creating A Budget ● Using Your Budget ● Paying Your Bills ● Conserve
Energy and Save Money ● Save Money Shopping ● Why Use a Bank?
● Bank Accounts ● Opening a Bank Account ● Bank Account Fees ● Monthly
Statements ● Direct Deposit ● Debit Card ● ATM ● Loans ● IOM Travel Loan
● Credit Unions ● Individual Development Account (IDA) ● Taxes ● Credit
● Credit Report ● Credit Card ● American Money
11. Cultural Adjustment and Integration..............................121
● Adjustment ● What Is Adjustment? ● What Is Culture? ● The Stages
of Adjustment ● Stage One - Arrival ● Stage Two - Reality ● Stage
Three- Adjustment ● What Can You Do? ● What Is Stress? ● Give
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11. Yourself Time to Adjust ● Signs of Stress ● Ways to Manage Stress
● Meeting Neighbors ● Being a Good Neighbor ● Being on Time
● Privacy ● Informality and Names ● Some Questions Not to Ask ● Personal
Space ● Body Language ● Changing Roles in the Family ● Men and Women
● School Age Children ● Teenagers ● Grandparents ● Integration ● Protecting
Cultural Heritage ● Participate in Community Organizations ● Reading and
Writing in Nepali Language
12. Rights, Responsibilities, and Laws.....................................135
● Legal System in the United States ● Your Rights ● Your Responsibilities
● Violent Crime ● Driving Laws ● Laws Related to Sex ● Domestic Violence
● Types of Abuse ● Getting Help from Abuse ● Smoking and Alcohol
● Selective Service ● Income Taxes ● The Police ● If You Are Arrested ● Crime
and Deportation
13. Safety and Emergencies......................................................145
● Child Safety ● Street Safety ● Home Safety ● Kitchen Safety ● Fire Safety
● What Is 911? ● Calling 911 ● When Not To Call 911 ● Police ● Fire
● Ambulance ● When a Victim, Seek Help
14. Communication.....................................................................153
● Home Telephone ● Cell Phone ● Telephone Numbers ● Telephone Etiquette
● Calling Nepal or Bhutan ● Telephone Bills ● TV ● Cable TV ● Internet
● World Wide Web (WWW) ● Safe Use of Internet ● Newspapers
15. Parents and Children..........................................................161
● Building Good Relationships ● Be Involved ● Child Supervision ● Child
Abuse and Child Neglect ● Child Protective Services ● Support ● Talking to
Children
16. Family Planning, Prenatal Health, and Giving Birth....167
● Family Planning ● Birth Control Options ● Getting Birth Control ● Pregnancy
● Prenatal Care ● Prenatal Visits with Doctor ● Do’s and Don’ts – Food
● Do’s and Don’ts – Lifestyle ● Financial Assistance and Medical Insurance
● Preparing for Delivery ● Going to the Hospital ● At the Hospital ● Taking
Your Baby Home ● At Home
17. Major Life Events...............................................................175
● Traditional Ceremonies in a New Land ● Births ● Birth Certificate ● Rice
Feeding Ceremony ● Marriages ● Marriage License ● Marriage Certificate
● Deaths ● Death Certificate ● Funeral Home ● Cremation ● Mourning Period
18. Permanent Residency and Citizenship...............................183
● Your Immigration Status ● Becoming a Permanent Resident ● Applying
for a Green Card ● Biometrics ● Approval of Permanent Residency
● When You Move ● Limits on Benefits ● Deciding to Become a Citizen
● Becoming a Citizen ● Preparing for the Application Process ● Applying for
Citizenship ● The Naturalization Test and Interview ● Special Circumstances,
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12. Accommodations, and Exceptions ● Receiving a Decision ● Continuations
and Denials ● Rights and Privileges ● Children Born in the U.S. ● Children
Born Outside the U.S.
19. About the United States.....................................................193
● Some Facts ● The Size of the United States ● Population ● Resettling
Refugees ● The 50 States ● Government ● History ● Other Important Facts
● The Calendar ● Writing a Date ● National Holidays ● Time Zones ● Daylight
Savings Time ● Learn More at a Public Library
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Acknowledgements
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is proud to have sponsored the efforts
of a dedicated group of volunteers committed to publishing this handbook.
The book is for the benefit of Nepali-speaking Bhutanese refugees who
have been arriving in the United States from the refugee camps in Nepal
since 2008. Transforming the idea for this book into a reality in less than
one year has taken the effort and support of many. LSS would like to
acknowledge all involved.
The idea for the book grew out of the experiences of four volunteers,
Doug Hall, Sattan Acharya, Tara Acharya and Rajesh Koirala. Doug Hall
began publishing A Concise English-Nepali Nepali-English Dictionary for
the refugees in 2008 (www.nepalidictionaryproject.org). Sattan Acharya,
his wife Tara Acharya, and Rajesh Koirala began the publication of a bi-
monthly Nepali-language newsletter, Aksharica, through the Acharyas’
company S&T Communications (www.aksharica.com). All four live
in New Hampshire and had heard about each other’s volunteer efforts.
Shortly after they met, they began discussing the idea of a book that would
provide helpful information about living in the United States in both Nepali
and English. They asked us at Lutheran Social Services if we would be
interested in assisting them, and we agreed.
Funding for the creation of this book was provided by the New
Hampshire Charitable Foundation (www.nhcf.org). We greatly appreciate
their willingness to underwrite this project even though they are a local
community foundation and the distribution and impact of this book will
be nationwide.
Before starting the process of writing the book, Sattan, Rajesh,
and Doug conducted focus groups among Bhutanese refugees in
New Hampshire and in North Carolina. Participants were asked what
information they thought was important to include and what they would
want newly arriving Bhutanese to know about living in the United States.
Brainstorming sessions were also conducted with staff of a variety of
community agencies that had experience working with the Bhutanese.
More than six hundred topics were suggested. We would like to thank
everyone who participated in this process and helped to determine the
topics included in the book.
Some parts of the English content of this book were copied with
permission from Living in the United States: Life Skills for Burundian
Refugees, published in 2008 by the U.S. Committee for Refugees and
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Immigrants (USCRI) and available online at (www.refugees.org). Many
of the topics covered in that work had also been suggested by the focus
groups and are just as relevant to Bhutanese refugees as they have been for
Burundian refugees. We are extremely grateful to USCRI for permission
to use their copyrighted material.
As a volunteer editor and writer, Doug Hall organized additional
topics into chapters, adapted the USCRI material, and wrote the English
text for additional sections and chapters. Rajesh Koirala wrote all of the
Nepali for this book. Some of it was translated from Doug Hall’s English
version and the USCRI book, while some was taken from material he had
previously written for Aksharica. Rajesh’s long experience as a Nepali
journalist and writer was also instrumental in turning this book into a
reality. (www.koirala.com.np)
We circulated early drafts of chapters on particular topics to
professionals knowledgeable about the identified subject and asked for
their feedback and suggestions. Dozens of people helped in this regard. We
have incorporated their suggestions to ensure that the material is accurate
and the facts correct.
Homa Chetry, an experienced Nepali court interpreter and English-
Nepali translator, reviewed the combined Nepali and English texts of each
chapter and made suggestions to ensure that the two languages conveyed
both the same information and the same tone.
Thanks to all for making this a successful effort!
Amy Marchildon
Director, Services for New Americans
Lutheran Social Services of New England
261 Sheep Davis Road, Suite A-1
Concord, NH 03301
18. Uses for the Book
This book has been written for the benefit of Nepali-speaking
Bhutanese refugees who are now or will soon be living in America and
who can read Nepali but can not read English well.
We have also included a parallel English text for two reasons. First,
we know that many community agencies, including resettlement agencies,
are unwilling to distribute written material that they themselves cannot
understand. Secondly, for those who are already at an intermediate level
in learning to read English, the dual text can be used as instructional
material.
In deciding on the topics to be covered in this book we had three
criteria that each needed to meet. First it had to have a “shelf life” of at
least 12 months. After a book is printed, it is not useful if the information
it contains is quickly out of date. Secondly, it could not contain material
that would be considered political in the United States, Bhutan, or Nepal.
Thirdly, it had to apply across the United States and not be specific to a
single state, city, or region. This third criterion makes writing about some
public assistance programs difficult because their rules are so different in
different states.
We are knowingly placing this book in the public domain. It is
not copyrighted. That means that anyone can copy it or parts of it. If a
resettlement agency, a housing authority, a school district, or a local
Bhutanese community organization wants to copy, modify, or add to certain
sections, they are free to do so. In fact, in many cases it will be useful to
have supplemental information to hand out that gives local readers specifics
about their town or city. We encourage that.
This book is perfect for use in initial orientation programs for newly
arriving Nepali-speakers. We suggest that one copy be given to each family
at that orientation session.
We know that some Bhutanese refugees, especially the grandparents’
generation, are illiterate. For them the publication of a book does not break the
barrier to understanding this new country and new culture. We are considering
whether to create Nepali language audio recordings of the text that could be
posted on the Internet. We would applaud anyone who does this.
We are sure that 90% of the material in this book could be equally
useful to other refugee groups if translated into their languages. Just as
we have built this book on the base of the material that USCRI published
for Burundi refugees, our English may be useful for Burmese, Iraqi, or
Somali refugees when translated. There are some parts, however, that are
somewhat particular to the Nepali-speaking Bhutanese and their culture,
so care should be given in considering what to copy or use. We strongly
encourage other volunteers and community agencies to take on a task of
making this material available in other languages. à
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22. The resettlement agency will do its best to help you find classes that fit
your schedule. Learning English is important because it will help you get a
better job and communicate more easily with people in your community.
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tkfO{+n] hflu/ vfg cfjZos x'G5 . sfd u/]kl5 tkfO{+n] 3/ef8f / lanx? ltg'{
x'G5, vfg]s'/f / sk8f lsGg'x'G5 . Psflt/ k'gjf{; ;+:yfn] lbg] ;xfotf ;Lldt
x'G5g eg] csf{lt/ ;/sf/L ;'ljwf tkfO{+ / kl/jf/sf nflu sd x'g ;S5g . hflu/
vfof] eg] cfTdlge{/ x'g ;lsG5, clg ;Lk l;lsG5 / cg'ej a6'lnG5 .
Employment
You will need to work. Working is necessary so you can pay your
rent and bills, and buy food and clothes. Assistance from the resettlement
agency is limited and public benefits may not provide enough for what you
and your family need. Having a job will help you be self-sufficient and
gain skills and experience.
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hflu/sf nflu s;}nfO{ e]6g' 5 eg] jf hflu/ vfg yfNg'eof] eg] hlxn] klg
l7s ;dodf k'Ug'xf]; . cd]l/sfdf ;dodf k'Ug lgs} h?/L x'G5 . ca]nf ug'{
/fd|f] dflgFb}g . sfddf l9nf] k'Ug' eof] eg] tkfO{+sf xflsd l/;fpF5g / o;n] ubf{
tkfO{+sf] hflu/ hfg ;S5 .
:jf:Yo k/LIf0fsf nflu tkfO{+ 8fS6/sxfF l9nf] k'Ug'eof] eg] 8fS6/n] tkfO{+nfO{
ghfFRg ;Sg'x'G5 . pxfF;Fu csf{]k6s hfFRgsf nflu ;do ldnfpg lgs} ufx|f] klg
x'G5 .
Being on Time
Arrive to appointments and work ON TIME. In the United States, being
on time is very important. If you arrive late to work, your boss will not be
happy and it could cause you to lose your job.
If you are late to a doctor’s appointment, your appointment may be
canceled and it may be hard to reschedule it.
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tkfO{+n] 5f]/f5f]/L :s"n k7fpg' k5{ . cd]l/sfdf sfg'gcg';f/ gfgLx? :s"n
hfg} k5{ . gfgLx? ;dodf :s"n k'Ug}k5{ . gfgL :s"n k'Ug l9nf] jf uon x'g]
eP :s"ndf va/ u/]/ l9nf] x'g' jf ghfg'sf] sf/0f v'n:t kfg'{xf]; . :s"naf6
k7fOPsf ;a} ;"rgf k9g'xf]; . To:tf ;"rgf k9g hfGg' x'Gg jf a'ˇg' ePg eg]
c? s;}nfO{ k9g cg'/f]w ug'{xf]; .
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34. x'g;S5 . o:tf oGq ;fdfGotM /ftf /+usf x'G5g / ;a} ef8fjfnfn] ahfpg ;Sg]
7fpFdf /flvPsf x'G5g . cfunfuL ePsf] cj:yfdf dfq of] oGq ahfP/ c?
ef8fjfnf 5/–l5d]sLnfO{ / cfuf] lgefpg] ljefu -clUg–lgoGq0f ljefu_ nfO{ va/
ug'{xf]nf .
cfuf] lgefpg] pks/0f M oL pks/0fn] cfuf] lgefpg jf cfuf]–lgoGq0f
u5{g . 3/a]6L;Fu of] pks/0f k|of]u ug{] tl/sf l;Sg'xf]; . o:tf pks/0f
ckf6{d]G6 jf 3/sf s'g s'g 7fpFdf /flvPsf 5g, Vofn ug'{xf]; .
Fire Safety
Smoke Alarms/smoke detector : A smoke alarm is a device that
detects smoke and a possible fire in your home. It will beep loudly to alert
you and your family if there is smoke or fire. Smoke alarms are usually
mounted on a wall or ceiling. Landlords must provide a smoke alarm in
your apartment. The smoke alarm must always be working because if
there is a fire, it can alert you and save your life. You are responsible for
replacing batteries in your smoke alarm when needed. All smoke alarms
should be tested once a month. To test it, touch the small “test” button
on the front. If it does not make a beep or alarm sound, the batteries or
alarm should be replaced immediately. Never take the smoke alarm down
permanently or leave the battery out of it. Do not cover it in any way.
Fire Doors : Some apartment buildings may have metal doors in the
hallways or at the top and bottom of stairs. These doors help prevent a fire
that might start in one apartment from spreading to other apartments in the
building. But they only help if they are kept closed. For the safety of you
and your family, never leave fire doors open. If you find one open, close
it.
Fire Alarms : An apartment building might have a fire alarm in the
hallway or other convenient location. These are usually painted red and
placed where tenants can sound the alarm. Use the alarm only when there
is a fire and you want to let other tenants know that there is a fire and to
call the fire department.
Fire Extinguishers : A fire extinguisher is a device used to put out or
control fires. Ask your landlord to show you how to use a fire extinguisher.
Know where the fire extinguishers are in your apartment or building.
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Chapter 3 : Education
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cd]l/sfdf afnaflnsf / jo:s -pd]/ k'u]sf] JolSt_ b'j}sf nflu lzIff lgs}
dxÎjk"0f{ x'G5 . of] cWofodf ePsf hfgsf/Ln] tkfO{+nfO{ cd]l/sfsf] lzIff k4lt /
:s"nsf] jftfj/0f s:tf] x'G5 eg]/ a'ˇg d2t ug]{5g . of] cWofon] afnaflnsfsf]
lzIffdf cleefjssf] e"ldsfsf] dxÎjaf/] :ki6 kfg{'sf ;fy} jo:sx?sf] lzIffaf/]
hfgsf/L klg lbg]5 .
Education
Education is very important in the United States for both children
and adults. The information in this topic will help you understand the
educational system in the United States and the school environment
for children. It will also explain the important role parents play in their
children’s education and provide information on adult education.
――― ᴥ ᴥ ―――
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/fHosf] sfg'gcg';f/ k|foMh;f] kfFrb]lv !^ jif{sf] pd]/;Ddsf ;a} afnaflnsf
:s"n hfg} k5{ . kfFrb]lv !* jif{;Ddsf afnaflnsfn] lgMz'Ns ;fj{hlgs lzIff
kfpF5g . k|To]s /fHon] slt pd]/ k'u]sf afnaflnsfn] :s"n hfg ;'? ug'{k5{
/ xfO{:s"n hfgsf nflu slt pd]/ rflxF a9L x'G5 eGg] JofVof u/]sf 5g .
s]xL /fHon] PSsfO; jif{x'Gh]n ;fj{hlgs :s"n hfg] lgod agfPsf 5g . k9g
;d:of ePsf jf zf/Ll/s ckfªu afnaflnsf clgjfo{ ?kdf :s"n hfg'k5{ . :yfgLo
:s"nn] tkfO{+;Fu ldn]/ afnaflnsfsf cfjZostfcg';f/ ;a} k|aGw ldnfpF5g .
tkfO{+n] cfˆgf gfgLnfO{ s:tf] :s"ndf k9fpg] eg]/ 5fGg ;Sg'x'G5 . ;/sf/L
:s"nx? lgMz'Ns x'G5g . s]xL cfly{s ;xfotf pknAw kfP klg lghL :s"nx?df
z'Ns ltg'{k5{ . s]xL lghL :s"nx? wfld{s x'G5g .
k'gjf{; ;+:yfn] tkfO{+sf gfgLnfO{ :yfgLo ;/sf/L :s"n egf{ ug{ d2t
ug]{5g .
Child Education
State laws require that all children go to school, usually between the
ages of five and sixteen. Free public education is available for children
ages five to eighteen. Each state decides how old children must be to
start school and when they are too old to be in high school. Some states
allow students to attend public school until age twenty-one. Children with
learning or physical disabilities must go to school. The local school will
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36. work with you to address your child’s needs.
You can choose what kind of school you want your child to attend.
Public schools are free. Private schools cost money, although some
financial assistance may be available. Some private schools are religious.
Your resettlement agency will assist you register your children with
your local public school.
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;/sf/L :s"nx¿
;/sf/L :s"nx?sf] Joj:yfkg …:s"n l8l:6«S6;Ú gfds lgsfon] u5{g .
u|fdL0f If]qx?df :s"n l8l:6«S6 w]/} ;fgf x'g;S5g / Pp6f dfq :s"n x]/]sf
x'g;S5g . 7"nf zx/df :s"n l8l:6«S6n] ;of}+ leGgfleGg} :s"nx?sf] Joj:yfkg
u/]sf x'g;S5g . cd]l/sfsf ;/sf/L :s"nx?df ljleGg hflt / wd{sf gfgLx?
Pp6} sIffdf x'G5g, ;Fu} k95g / ;fy} v]N5g . ;a}h;f] ;/sf/L :s"nx?df 5fq
/ 5fqfnfO{ Pp6} sIffdf /fv]/ k9fOG5 .
Public Schools
Public schools are managed by “school districts.” In rural areas, a school
district may be very small and operate only one school. In a large city the
school district may operate hundreds of different schools. In American
public schools, children from different races and religions attend class,
study, and play sports together. Boys and girls are taught together in almost
all public schools.
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vf]kx¿ -ODo'gfOh];G;_
gfgLx?n] :s"ndf xflh/ x'g yfNg'cl3 s]xL /f]ulj?4 vf]k nufPsf] x'g'k5{ .
:s"nn] gfgLnfO{ vf]k nufPsf] k|df0fkq jf lrlsT;sn] n]v]sf] sfuh dfU5g .
:s"nnfO{ gfgLsf] :jf:Yo;DaGwL ;a} k'/fgf hfgsf/L klg rflxg ;S5 . k'gjf{;
;+:yfn] tkfO{+sf gfgLnfO{ vf]k lbnfpg / :s"nnfO{ lbg'kg{] sfuh–kqsf] aGbf]a:t
ug{ d2t u5{g .
Immunizations
Schools require children to be immunized against certain diseases
before they can attend classes. Your child’s school will require a copy
of your child’s immunization records or a doctor’s written statement.
The school may also require other medical history information. Your
resettlement agency will help you arrange the necessary immunizations
and papers to give to the school.
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Parents’ Responsibilities at Home
Parents can also do several things to make the home a better place
for children to study and learn. Provide a quiet place for your child to
read or do homework. This can be a table or small desk in a bedroom
or even the dining table. Create a regular quiet time when no television
or video games are allowed and your child can concentrate and study.
Ask your children often about their classes and make sure that they do
their homework. Before your children go to school make sure they get
enough sleep, shower, eat breakfast, wear clean clothing appropriate for
the weather, and have their homework done.
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Adult Education
While school is required for children, it is optional for adults. However,
there are many educational opportunities for adults. Adults can attend
evening classes, vocational school, colleges, and universities. Getting
more education can often help you get a better job and make more money.
Your resettlement agency can help you find educational opportunities in
your community.
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ESL and Literacy Classes
Most communities offer English classes for adults, often at community
colleges,churches,orspecialschools.Somemaybefree.Otherswillcharge
a fee. Usually men and women of different ages and ethnic backgrounds
will attend these classes together.
In beginning level classes, emphasis will be on daily English
conversation and reading and writing simple English. In more advanced
classes the emphasis will be on correct English grammar, learning a larger
vocabulary, and more advanced reading and writing.
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eGg] kSsf ug'{xf]; . z'Nsdf s]xL 5'6 kfOG5 ls eg]/ ;f]Wg'xf]; . lhO8L pQL0f{
ug'{eof] eg] /fd|f] hflu/ kfpg d2t x'G5 . rf/ jif{] sn]h jf ljZjljBfno k9gsf
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GED
People who did not finish high school can take a test to show that they
have the same knowledge as someone who graduated from high school.
This test is called the General Educational Development Test or GED. The
GED tests your understanding of reading, writing, history, science, and
math. GED classes may be offered by schools or community organizations
to help you prepare for the test. Make sure you find out how much the
classes and the GED test cost, and see if you are eligible for reduced prices.
Passing the GED can help you get a better job. The GED or a high school
diploma is also required to attend a four year college or university.
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