MD Seal of Biliteracy
MARYLAND SEAL OF BILITERACY:
High school graduates who can function in two or more languages are equipped with the knowledge and skills to participate successfully in college, careers, and a diverse 21st century society. The Maryland Seal of Biliteracy is a diploma endorsement, authorized by Maryland law, that recognizes a student’s high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages other than English. To receive a Maryland Seal of Biliteracy, a student must do the following:
• Pass the Maryland High School Assessment in English 10; AND
• Demonstrate Intermediate high proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in a language other than English, as measured by assessments that are aligned to ACTFL (The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) proficiency guidelines.
For more information about the approved assessments, please visit the website:
http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DCAA/World-Languages/Biliteracy/ index.aspx
Students interested in learning more may contact Ms. Rebecca Hanford, Resource Teacher. Informational meetings will occur during the fall semester before the first window for testing opens for seniors in October 2021. Juniors are also eligible to test beginning in December 2021.
Class of 2024 Seniors
Congratulations to all!
Class of 2025 Juniors
Congratulations to all!
Celebration for all test takers of the Seal of Biliteracy on Wednesday, Feb. 28th in the cafeteria at SVHS from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
Check out the flyer for information about registration forms and testing dates. Email Ms. Hanford with any questions or see her in room 3508. Registration link attached here. Check out the list of languages - ASL is an option this year! Don't see your language? Additional options for language testing are offered by ALTA for seniors only.
Information about the MD Seal of Biliteracy for the 2023-24 school year.
Link to Register - Deadline to Register - November 3rd, 2023
Have questions? See Ms. Hanford in the media center on Tuesday, October 17th OR Tuesday, Oct. 24th during lunch.
Congratulations to all our students who participated in the 2022-2023 assessment and earned the Seal. We are so proud of you!
Seniors who earned the Seal
Class of 2023!
2022-23 School Year
Juniors who earned the Seal
Class of 2024!
2022-23 School Year
Class of 2022
Seniors who earned the MD Seal of Biliteracy
Class of 2023
Juniors who earned the MD Seal of Biliteracy