Seal of Biliteracy
Congratulations to our seniors who have earned a Seal of Biliteracy!
We're proud to announce that the following students have earned a Seal of Biliteracy:
- Emily Burke - Spanish/English
- Colton Carron - Spanish/English
- Ethan Comer - Spanish/English
- Abigail Eagan- Spanish/English
- Patrick Hagardorn -Spanish/English
- Maxime Page -Spanish/English
- Eva Smith - Spanish/English
- Estefania Aguilar - Spanish/English
- Maryam Fakir - French/Arabic/ English
The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy, or NYSSB, formally recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in a world languages.
This is the fourth school year Beekmantown High School has offered the NYSSB.
To earn the NYSSB, students had to:
- Earn an average of 85% or better in the world language.
- Give a presentation in the language and then answer questions about it.
Those who earned the NYSSB will get a seal on their diploma as well as a medallion they can wear at graduation.