The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given to students who do exceptionally well and pursue the study of another language. This year the school has 15 students taking the test, also called the AAPPL, for the Seal of Biliteracy.  

“Mainly it’s students of Spanish taking the exam, however we have had students of French do it and we have had students of German do it,” Spanish teacher Senora Lopez Reese said, “This year we only have students of Spanish doing it.” 

This test is known for being challenging and a lot of effort goes into preparing for such a big test. These students are already practicing for the exam even in their first year of taking a language class.  

“Before we do the practices my students personally do all types of activities, games, projects, presentations, and that’s not necessarily to help them do better on the exam, I do that because it’s a part of the curriculum” Lopez Reese said.

Many colleges recognize and take note of a student receiving the Seal of Biliteracy.

“Many colleges offer scholarships or if you were to take a language in college they would bump you up so you don’t have to take as many classes,” senior Jon Kite said.

Earning the seal of biliteracy isn’t the easiest thing to do, but with a good teacher many students can be successful,

” I feel like the length of the test was what made it feel so difficult, but Senora prepared us very well so it wasn’t as hard as you might think, ” senior Waverly Brock said.