Earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy

Learn about the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy and what it means for NAHS juniors and seniors from Spanish Teacher, Ms. Betts.

This spring, New Albany High School is pleased to offer our junior and senior students the opportunity to earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy. This program recognizes students who have achieved a high level of proficiency in English and another foreign language. New Albany High School juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating proficiency in English and in a foreign language through the guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Education.

In order to earn the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy, students must earn a proficient score on the foreign language assessment approved by the Ohio Department of Education. This computer-based assessment will be offered at New Albany High School on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. Please note April 16th is a late start day due to OST testing. The cost for this assessment is $20; however, this cost is subject to change based on the foreign language being assessed. Because this assessment is computer-based, students must know how to type in the language in which they are testing on a Chromebook.

Interested junior and senior students must register and pay for the foreign language assessment by March 15th. In order to register, students should select the Biliteracy Seal program using the registration link below. When registering, students must choose the program that includes the appropriate language assessment. If the desired foreign language is not listed, students should select “Biliteracy Seal Other,” and then indicate the specific language during the registration.

New Albany High School is excited to offer this opportunity to this year’s junior and senior classes. Specific testing information will be communicated to registered students the week prior to testing.

Any questions about this recognition program or the registration process can be directed to Lauren Jones, Global Languages Department Chair (jones.31@napls.us).

The New Albany-Plain Local School District is committed to creating a culture of accountability that achieves the best academic and developmental outcomes for each student.

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