What is the Seal of Biliteracy?

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.

Why Receive the Seal?

The Seal of Biliteracy encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills our students attain, and can be evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices.

Who awards the seal?

The Seal of Biliteracy was designed to be awarded by school district or state; however, an individual school site or school program may also decide to implement the award.

How to Apply?

Listen for announcements starting September of each year. When Mrs. Ferriolo-Jersey calls a meeting you must attend to get initial application. The applications are only given to applicants that are interested in achieving this honor. Once you fill in the application and have written your entrance essay you will be an official candidate for the Seal of Biliteracy. After, you will need to work on a project that will be presented in front of a panel of teachers and administrators by January (midterm week). Here we will decide if you receive the Seal. Your colleges will be notified and the seal below will be placed on your diploma.