Churchville-Chili Central School District participates in the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB), which recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. This year, 18 graduating seniors have earned the Seal of Biliteracy. Seals were earned in French, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Seal recipients are: Angelia Agnello, Olufemi Akinpelu, Emily Berardicurti, Kathryn Bozek, Mckenzie Ennis, Myiah Garcia, Sydney Goettel, Ethan Hopenwasser, Serenity Jager, Ryan Johnson, Isabella Mettler, Van Nguyen, Alexandra Percassi, Madelyn Sichak, Wesley Smith, Lily Stewart, Christopher Strong, and Gabrielle Toates.
The intent of the NYSSB is to encourage the study of languages, to identify high school graduates with language and biliteracy skills for employers, to provide universities with additional information about applicants seeking admission and placement, to prepare students with twenty-first century skills, to recognize the value of language instruction and to affirm the value of diversity in a multilingual society.
Successful candidates earn three points in English and three points in each world language from a points matrix, which includes course grades, national and state exams, transcripts and culminating projects.
The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student’s diploma, a certificate of achievement, and a medallion worn at graduation.
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