Seal of Biliteracy Seal of Biliteracy AwardAward

Pioneer High School

GOALSGOALS• BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY BILINGUALISM & BILITERACY

– Develop high levels of proficiency in Develop high levels of proficiency in first language and in a second first language and in a second languagelanguage

• ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

– Perform at or above grade level in Perform at or above grade level in two languagestwo languages

• MULTICULTURALISMMULTICULTURALISM

– Demonstrate positive cross-cultural Demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors and high attitudes and behaviors and high levels of self-esteemlevels of self-esteem

Benefits of Benefits of Bilingualism and Bilingualism and

BiliteracyBiliteracy•Learn two languages.Learn two languages.

•Job opportunities. Job opportunities.

•Appreciation of other cultures and languages.Appreciation of other cultures and languages.

•Preparation for college.Preparation for college.

Requirements Seal of Biliteracy AwardSeal of Biliteracy Award

Successfully complete all graduation

requirements with overall GPA of 2.5

AND one of the following

requirements:

Course work

–Successful completion of FOUR years in the same world language and a minimum grade of “B” for both the first and second semester of the fourth year.

OR

Assessment

• A score of “3” or better on the AP exam for world languages

OR• A passing score (80%)

on the WUHSD Biliteracy Competency Exam.

Acomplishments• Biliteracy

Certification Award

• Biliteracy Medal • Seal on

transcript

What do you do?

• Submit application during Junior or Senior year.

• Complete requirements by your senior year.

Expanded Horizons Office.

Where do you go?