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Hall's Newcomer Academy could be a new ‘recipe for success’

Immigrant students get a chance to boost success on an educational fast track

Newcomer Academy student Gael Garcia stands and recites the Pledge of Allegiance Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at the former Jones Elementary school. The new program helps Hall County Schools immigrant students get adjusted to a new country as they continue their education. - photo by Scott Rogers

01142018 NEWCOMER 5.jpg — Newcomer Academy student Gael Garcia stands and recites the Pledge of Allegiance Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at the former Jones Elementary school. The new program helps Hall County Schools immigrant students get adjusted to a new country as they continue their education. - photo by Scott Rogers

Abigail Pinto was busy on a recent school day practicing her phonetics, counting her numbers and participating in a group dialogue with other English language learners.