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ELL Department Vision Statement

We envision ALL students to:

• be active, contributing, and responsible members of society
• be proud of their cultural heritage and multiple language abilities
• coexist competently in their native culture and in the American culture
• respect and value themselves and others around them
• be life-long learners

ELL Department Mission Statement

We exist to:

• support ALL students in their learning to be successful inside and outside of school
• ensure that ALL students are valued, respected, and treated fairly at Edison High School
• assist ALL students in building their knowledge of English together with their knowledge in math, science, social studies, language arts and other areas of study
• assist ALL students in growing the essential reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills to thrive in their classes and in future opportunities
• guarantee that ALL students have an equal opportunity for a high-quality education that prepares them for multiple options beyond high school