Smith Middle School Counseling, N. Elder, PhDDearborn Public Schools

Sep 24th Middle School Seal of Biliteracy begins at Smith

The Dearborn Public Schools will once again take the lead on providing students with innovative programs designed to prepare them for post-secondary education and the workforce. The Board of Education approved a district wide program, starting as early as elementary school, allowing all students to earn a Seal of Biliteracy upon completion of high school.

Students who attain the Seal will be honored at their senior honors convocation where they will receive a certificate and an emblem to be worn at commencement. The Seal will be placed on the students’ diploma and will be noted on their official transcripts.

Starting in the elementary grades students will have multiply pathways to take in order to achieve and demonstrate language proficiency.

Middle School – Commitment

• Complete world language course with minimum grade of B or pass district Level 1-Test Out exam
• Score proficient on 8th grade state Language Arts test
• Score proficient on state English proficiency test
• 1 page essay in each language: “Why is knowing multiple languages important?”
• Oral presentation in language other than English

Students will given Information in group counseling sessions.  Information is also available in the counseling office.

 

https://dearbornschools.org/news/343-students-can-earn-seal-of-biliteracy-upon-graduation

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