SCPS ESOL Vision Statement

The ESOL program works to ensure equal educational access to English Learners and their families. By recognizing that all stakeholders (students, parents, educators, community members, etc.) share the responsibility of ensuring that English learners develop linguistic, cognitive, and academic skills to become competitive citizens of our society, students whose first language is not English participate in academically challenging programs that respect and build upon the unique cultural and linguistic attributes they bring to the learning community. 

At H. H. Poole Middle School, the classroom teachers and the ESOL specialist work together to make sure that all of our students have equal access to our curriculum as well as opportunities to develop an understanding of the culture in our school, county, and country. While strengthening the students' abilities in English, we value the diverse cultures and languages that all of our students contribute to our community. In-classroom support and ESOL intervention services are provided to all eligible students based on need and language level.