Old Saybrook Public Schools is proud to announce the addition of the Seal of Biliteracy for all high school graduates who acquire proficiency in multiple languages through various pathways prior to graduation. A national world language assessment (AAPPL) will take place in junior and senior year to allow for the Seal to be awarded upon graduation. Please click the link in the title above for more information on how a student can obtain this prestigious honor.
Proficiency Levels
World Language students reach the following proficiency levels, in accordance with our ACTFL can-do-statements:
Level 1 reaches as high as Intermediate-Low
Level 2 Intermediate-Mid
Level 3 Intermediate-High
Level 4 Advanced-Low
Level 5 Advanced-Mid
Affixed on the high school diploma and transcript, the Seal of Biliteracy provides immediate recognition of a critical twenty-first century language and communication skill. This award is given by a school district in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in English and one or more other languages by high school graduation. The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes the value of students' academic efforts, the tangible benefits of being bilingual and biliterate, and prepares students to be 21st century global citizens in a multicultural, multilingual world.
Courses that have the *** next to them may qualify as one of the credits towards the Certificate of Global Engagement.