The Pine Bush Central School District is participating in the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) program.
The application for the 2024-2025 academic year is due by Sept. 28, 2024.
Why biliteracy?
The intent of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy is to:
- encourage the study of languages;
- identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers;
- provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission;
- prepare students with 21st century skills;
- recognize the value of foreign and native language instruction in schools;
- affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society.
The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who have attained a high level of proficiency in the three standards/modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal and presentational, in one or more languages, in addition to English. The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded to students who meet the criteria established by the Board of Regents. There is also a medallion that students receive to wear around their neck at graduation.
How to earn the Seal of Biliteracy
Each candidate for the Seal of Biliteracy must sign up through the Seal of Biliteracy Google classroom (see one of the teachers below for the link), meet New York State assessment requirements and complete a summative project that will be reviewed by the school’s NYSSB Committee.
Need more information?
For more information about the Seal of Biliteracy and how students may qualify, contact Kristin Raucci, Kelly Cooke, Daniel Edwards, Roselia Sandoval or Mari Shaffer.