Our English Language Learner (ELL) program is designed to support international students as they transition into our academic environment — building strong language skills, cultural competence, and the confidence to excel, not just enough English to get by.
The program meets a wide range of student needs, from vocabulary development to comprehending complex texts to preparing a paper for a science competition — teachers provide ongoing evaluation of each student's strengths and weaknesses in English.
Levels of Support
Pull-out classes taught by ELL teachers, for students whose level indicates a need for one-on-one or very small-group support, for no more than three periods a day (generally English and social studies). Beyond that, ELL specialists work closely and continually with content-area teachers, adapting content and assessments as needed and advocating for each student's success.