New York State Seals

  • New York State Seal of Biliteracy

    The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages.  The NYSSB intends 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 will 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 and a medallion worn at graduation.  To learn more you can speak with your guidance counselor, or foreign language teacher or follow the link to the New York State Website.
     

    New York State Seal of Civic Readiness

    The Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal recognition that a student has attained a high level of proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, civic skills, civic mindset, and civic experiences. The Seal of Civic Readiness distinction on a high school transcript and diploma:
    • shows the student’s understanding of a commitment to participatory government; civic responsibility and civic values;
    • demonstrates to universities, colleges, and future employers that the student has completed an action project in civics or social justice; and
    • recognizes the value of civic engagement and scholarship.
    • To learn more about the seal you can speak with your guidance counselor or, social studies teacher or follow the link to the New York State Website.