Students have three options for demonstrating proficiency in English and three options for demonstrating proficiency in a World Language. Obtaining the seal is rigorous, and students will have to demonstrate fluency in speaking, reading, writing and listening in both languages.
| English Language Proficiency |
| Option 1 |
Score proficient or Advanced on one of the ELA state assessments by 11th grade:
- Keystone Literature
- PASA (Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment)
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| Option 2 |
English learners have met all criteria for reclassification by October 1 of their graduating year. |
| Option 3 |
Achieve the following scores on one of these English assessments:
- 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Examination
- 4 or higher on International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature HL
- Intermediate High (I-5) or higher on Test Form B on the ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) or ESL.
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| World Language Proficiency |
| Option 1 |
Provide transcripts from a school in a country outside the U.S. or in Puerto Rico showing at least three years of instruction in the student's home language in grades 8 or beyond indicating an average of final grades equaling "B," 80% or higher.
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| Option 2 |
Score equivalency of intermediate-high or higher on one of the modern world language assessments on the list of approved world language assessments. |
| Option 3 |
Score the equivalency of intermediate-high or higher on a community-based world language assessment normed to the ACTFL proficiency levels as approved by the school's or school entity's PASB committee |
Our recommended language assessment is the Stamp Language Proficiency Test with a remote proctor. More information can be found here.
Additional options for demonstrating language proficiency that are approved by the Department of Education can be found here.
Final determinations for the award will be made by the Methacton School District Seal of Biliteracy Committee upon submission of all required documentation.
