Seal of Biliteracy Award

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Seal of Biliteracy Award

• Pioneer High School

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GOALS

• BILINGUALISM BILITERACY
• Develop high levels of proficiency in first
  language and in a second language
• ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
• Perform at or above grade level in two languages
• MULTICULTURALISM
• Demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and
  behaviors and high levels of self-esteem

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Benefits of Bilingualism and Biliteracy

• Learn two languages.
• Job opportunities.
• Appreciation of other cultures and languages.
• Preparation for college.

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Requirements

• Seal of Biliteracy Award

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• Successfully complete all graduation requirements
  with overall GPA of 2.5 AND one of the following
  requirements

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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.

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• OR

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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.

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Acomplishments

• Biliteracy Certification Award
• Biliteracy Medal
• Seal on transcript

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What do you do?

• Submit application during Junior or Senior year.
• Complete requirements by your senior year.

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Where do you go?
Expanded Horizons Office.