These high school graduates have overcome language obstacles and received awards for their accomplishments. DP
City School District students break through language barrier to reach graduation goal
Gary McLendon, Staff writer
democratandchronicle.com: As if graduating from high school in the City School District isn't challenging enough, try attempting it when you can't speak English.
The district honored graduating seniors Tuesday who have overcome language obstacles with the first Hispanic Students and English Language Learners awards at Thomas Jefferson High School.
While the ceremony leaned in favor of honoring Hispanic students, it also honored students from Africa, Russia, and Afghanistan who learned to speak or improve upon their English in order to graduate.
"They not only face the language (barrier), they also face the cultural, social and emotional adaptation to the school district and America. Some students, when they first come here, it's their first experience in school," said Sandra Chevalier-Blackman, director of Academic Career Counseling and Parent and Community Partnership for the City School District. "To be able to reach this far is something that needs to be celebrated."
The department helps students navigate through the district and helps connect parents with community agencies to aid their transitions.
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