World Languages Department Announces Seal of Biliteracy Prep and Exam for Seniors
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CHELMSFORD, MA (Feb. 7, 2022) – The Chelmsford Public Schools World Languages Department has announced the dates for the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy preparation workshop and exam, said Department Coordinator Jessica Nollet.
The Seal of Biliteracy exam is open to all Chelmsford High School seniors who are proficient in a language other than English.
Seniors are strongly encouraged to attend the Seal of Biliteracy information and preparation session, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 10 during PRIDE block (9:07-9:55) in the CHS Language Lab. The exam is scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 3.
To apply for the Seal of Biliteracy, seniors must complete the application form and be passing their English course for the year. To receive the Seal of Biliteracy, students must receive a minimum score of ‘intermediate’ in the categories of reading, writing, speaking and listening in the language exam.
Nine CHS students earned the Seal of Biliteracy last year (two students with Distinction) while eight students earned the Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy Achievement Award and 10 students the Language Opportunity Coalition Biliteracy Attainment Award.
For more information on the Seal of Biliteracy preparation session and exam, contact Ms. Nollet at nolletj@chelmsford.k12.ma.us.
About Chelmsford Public Schools
The Chelmsford Public School District provides all students with multiple pathways to optimize their own potential for academic excellence, leadership, and social and emotional wellness. The mission of the Chelmsford Public Schools is to educate, engage, prepare, and empower well-rounded and knowledgeable learners to PERSEVERE through challenges, demonstrate RESPECT and INTEGRITY in their words and actions, are DEDICATED to their community, and display EMPATHY as global citizens while discovering and pursuing their full potential. This PRIDE-driven culture enables all members of the school community to support the growth and development of students. For more information, please visit www.chelmsfordschools.org.
