Seal of Biliteracy
Congratulations to Our STEAM Seal of Biliteracy Recipients
We proudly celebrate the STEAM High School seniors who qualified for and passed the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy exam. These students demonstrated proficiency in both English and Spanish, having successfully tested in Spanish to earn this recognition. They proved their ability to read, write, speak, and understand two languages which is an impressive achievement in our multicultural society. The Seal of Biliteracy is recognized in over 40 states and highlights the importance of multilingualism. Students who earn the seal qualify for college credit, scholarship opportunities, and have an edge in both higher education and the workforce. We commend our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. ¡Felicitaciones!
Paterson STEAM High School 2024-2025 SEAL of BILITERACY recipients:
Yarielys Baez
Katherin Campos
Jerlyn Francisco
Vanya Galvan-Ortega
Alice Garcia Merino
Miguel Herrera
Jackelyn Java
Jayson Lopez Menendez
Weyner Mendez Polanco
Samanta Ramirez Alvarado
Ivan Rodriguez Brito
Darkelis Zapata
World Languages Resources
Paterson Public Schools World Languages Department provides services and language instruction to all students. The programs offer instruction in Arabic, French, Spanish and Mandarin languages.
The New Jersey Department of Education State Seal of Biliteracy identifies graduating high school students who are able to demonstrate proficiency in English in addition to one or more world languages. The State Seal of Biliteracy certifies that a high school graduate has:
● 1. Demonstrated proficiency in English by meeting English language arts graduation requirements or attaining the appropriate cut score on the ACCESS for ELLs assessment (for English Language Learners); and
● 2. Demonstrated a linguistic proficiency level of at least Intermediate Mid according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines, or demonstrated a level deemed equivalent to Intermediate Mid for languages such as American Sign Language or Native American languages.
Seal of Biliteracy Website Proposal sealofbiliteracy.org - New Jersey New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy
Supervisor of World Languages
Multilingual Learners / World Languages Resources