SCCSD Recognizes First Graduates to Earn Seal of Biliteracy
[vc_single_image image=”306049″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”]The 2018-19 school year is the first academic year the Seal of Biliteracy has been made available to students in the Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD). The Seal of Biliteracy is earned by graduates who have attained proficiency in two or more languages, one being English.
To earn the Seal of Biliteracy, SCCSD students must complete requirements for AP language and culture, pass the AP Spanish language and culture exam with a minimum score of 3, and complete District determined requirements. Students that fulfill these criteria earn the Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma and a graduation cord.
SCCSD awards the Seal of Biliteracy for 2018-19 to the following students:
Eduardo Ramiez, East High School
Edgar Becerra Vizcarra, North High School
Anndea Boetger, North High School
Moises Cortez, North High School
Jose Garcia, North High School
Angelica Garcia Herrera, North High School
Jessica Gonzalez, North High School
Armando Gonzalez-Diego, North High School
Juanna Gutierrez, North High School
Brittney Hughes, North High School
Christian Lopez, North High School
Estefany Martinez, North High School
Jessica Montoya, North High School
Natividad Mora, North High School
Orlando Moreno-Verdin, North High Schhol
Jose Perez, North High School
Morelia Perez-Felipe, North High School
Miguel Quinonez, North High School
Janette Ramirez-Robles, North High School
Gabriel Rodriguez Brambila, North High School
Jose Ruelas, North High School
Nathaly Samaniego, North High School
Jose Sebastian Benitez, North High School
Fernando Soto Martinez, North High School
Antony Tran, North High School
Valeria Diaz Galindo, West High School
Sofia Luna, West High School
Leslie Morales, West High School
Gabrielle Ponce, West High School
The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes the value of language diversity & cultural identity, prepares students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society, and provides employers, universities, and grant/scholarship providers with a method to recognize applicants for their dedication to attainment of Biliteracy.
The Seal of Biliteracy, designated by the Iowa Department of Education, will be recognized statewide. The honor focuses not on “seat time” or completion of language courses; it relies on demonstrating proficiency in a given language. Additional information can be found at https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/instruction/biliteracy-seal.