1. Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
| Students only need one standardized measure of English proficiency | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Seal of Biliteracy | Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy |
| English II EOC | Proficient/Advanced | Proficient/Advanced |
| ACCESS | 4.0 | 4.7 |
| ACT (Reading portion) | 18 | 21 |
2. Demonstrate Proficiency in one or more languages other than English
| Students only need one standardized measure of Languages Other Than English proficiency. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Seal of Biliteracy | Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy |
| IB Language B Standard Level (SL) | 4 or higher | 6 or higher |
| IB Language B Higher Level (HL) | 4 or higher | 5 or higher |
| STAMP4S | Intermediate Mid in each domain | Advanced Low in each domain |
3. Demonstrate sociocultural competence
Students will also be required to submit an essay demonstrating high levels of sociocultural competence as it relates to English and the LOTE. In this essay students will
“Describe ways in which your language skills have helped you connect to and improve your local and global community.
and/or
Describe how your language skills can help you continue to connect with and improve your local and global community in the future.”
Student work must score an average of 3.0 or greater on the Scoring Rubric when weighting four evaluators’ scores: high school site sponsors and the district coordinators will appraise the student work. Furthermore, the candidate must submit his/her final work to the high school site sponsor. Work must be received no later than March 1 of your Senior year.
Seal of Biliteracy 9-12 Building Sponsors
- Meghan Forbes (meghan.forbes@lsr7.net): Lee’s Summit High School
- Hannah Brizuela (hannah.brizuela@lsr7.net): Lee’s Summit North High School
- Anthony Dabalos (anthony.dabalos@lsr7.net): Lee’s Summit West High School