What is the SealofBiliteracy? The sealofBiliteracy is an award given to graduating seniors by the Michigan Department of Education in recognition of students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more languages by high school graduation. What are the benefits? The Michigan SealofBiliteracy is designed to:
Officially designate and recognize Michigan high school graduates with biliteracy skills.
Provide potential future employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills.
Provide college and universities with a method to recognize applicants for attainment of high-level skills in multiple languages.
Prepare students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society.
How do you qualify? Qualified students have:
Met graduation requirements (or are on track to meet graduation requirements)
Demonstrated Intermediate High proficiency on world language assessment(s)
How do I apply in Troy? Students must:
Complete the application in Power School between January of their Junior year and January of their Senior year (sample application attached).
Demonstrate proficiency in English.
Demonstrate proficiency in a language other than English.
*If the STAMP 4S or STAMP WS is needed to demonstrate proficiency, students must complete the STAMP 4S and STAMP WS Request Form in Power School (sample form attached). Pathways To World Language Credits or a Waiver The Troy School District is committed to honoring students’ prior language experiences in a language other than English. Attached is document that outlines the District’s multiple pathways to World Language credits or a waiver. The document includes a sample of the application that must be completed in Power School. *If the STAMP 4S or STAMP WS is needed to demonstrate proficiency, students must complete the STAMP 4S and STAMP WS Request Form in Power School. STAMP Assessment STAMP Assessments will be administered on January 29, 2024. Please sign up before January 22nd to be eligible to test on January 29th. The time and location will be communicated to participants prior to January 29th.