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Middletown recognizes 44 graduates with New York State Seal of Biliteracy
Summary
The district honored 44 graduates who earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy; the program recognizes high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one world language.
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown recognized 44 graduates who earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy at the June 18 board meeting.
District staff explained the seal recognizes graduates who attain high proficiency in English and one or more world languages. Recipients must reach a threshold on a state rubric covering interpersonal, interpretive and presentational skills; many candidates completed culminating projects and took an achievement test (the district referenced the "Apple test" scores being provided in keepsake packets).
The district said the Seal of Biliteracy program has been active in the Middletown district since 2019 and this is the seventh year of participation. The board presentation listed recipients by name and provided certificates and medallions that will be affixed to diplomas upon graduation. Several students addressed the board about what the seal meant to them; one student said the program "has taught me hard work" and thanked teachers for encouragement.
District staff noted the seal can assist graduates in college admissions and employment by signaling bilingual skills to prospective employers and institutions.
