English Language Learners Department
Department Mission Statement
The Mission of the Westborough Public Schools English Language Education Department is to empower students of all cultures to achieve academic success and become responsible, productive, and contributing members of a global society.
Learning Expectations
ELL students at WHS are expected to:
- Learn about the culture of the school and how to navigate within it
- Learn about the broader culture of the U.S. and how to navigate within it
- Work toward becoming independent learners and self-advocates
- Show continuous growth in the four domains of language acquisition
- Apply linguistic constructs appropriately in social and academic settings
- Become effective communicators in English
- Be responsible school citizens, helping others in the same process
- Respect others and their differences