Seal of BiliteracyBeginning in the 2018-2019 school year, Wauconda CUSD 118 began to award the State of Illinois Seal of Biliteracy in recognition of Wauconda High School students who have studied and attained proficiency in one or more languages by their high school graduation. Students who earn the Illinois Seal of Biliteracy will have it indicated on their transcript. As of July 22, 2016, all Illinois public universities will accept the State Seal of Biliteracy as equivalent to 2 years of foreign language coursework taken during high school if a student's high school transcript indicates that he or she received the State Seal of Biliteracy. Benefits of the Seal of Biliteracy:
Wauconda CUSD 118 students are eligible to earn the Seal of Biliteracy if a combination of two of the following conditions is met:The Seal is affixed to the diploma and designated on the transcript. It encourages students to pursue biliteracy, honors the skills students attain, and is evidence of skills that are attractive to future employers and college admissions offices. This is an example of Wauconda schools living its mission to empower every learner to achieve personal excellence. Wauconda High School currently offers French, Spanish for Heritage Speakers, and Spanish as a World Language courses. Awarding the Seal of Biliteracy recognizes the value of language and diversity in our community and acknowledges the high level of skill required for students to attain biliteracy. Biliteracy prepares students with 21st-century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society. There are three steps involved in the process:1) Apply for the Seal of Biliteracy 2) Pay for Your Exam AAPPL test payment link /STAMP 4S payment link Registration and Payment for AAPPL Registration and Payment for STAMP
3) Provide Proof of Payment Provide proof of STAMP payment to the testing proctor on the day of the exam. No proof will be needed for those students taking the AAPPL Test. Seal of Biliteracy FAQ’s HOW DO I GET THE SEAL?• Students may request to take the district provided assessments such as AP Tests, AAPPL Test, SAT, ACCESS Test. • The Director of Bilingual Education reviews applications. • Approval is given and the information is added to the district electronic records. • Seal of Biliteracy is added to the student transcripts and adhered to the Diplomas. IS THERE A COST FOR THE TESTS?Yes, the cost of each assessment varies based on the individual test. Students are responsible for registering and covering the cost of the assessments. Questions - Please contact Mrs. Sandra Moran, Director of Bilingual Education, smoran@d118.org or (847) 536-6611 ext. 9301. Wauconda CUSD118 Seal of Biliteracy Brochure Wauconda CUSD118 Seal of Biliteracy Presentation 2019-2020 For more information please contact Mrs. Sandra Moran, Director of Bilingual Education, smoran@d118.org or (847) 536-6611 ext. 9301. |