Eight USD 305 12th Grade Students Receive Seals of Biliteracy
Benefits include improved marketability, earning power and preparation for the global workforce.
Congratulations to eight 12th grade students from USD 305 to be recognized for their literacy in more than one language by the Kansas State Department of Education. Graduates received a “Seal of Biliteracy” certificate and the recognition has been added to their high school transcripts.
“USD 305 proudly celebrates these students’ accomplishments”, stated Linn Exline, Superintendent of Schools. “The Seal of Biliteracy signifies that these students have mastered reading, writing, speaking and listening in two or more languages. This level of proficiency is the result of hours of language study and a strong commitment to learning.”
This spring, qualifying USD 305 students took the language proficiency assessment. They had to demonstrate language abilities in video chats, wikis and other tasks. The result was that USD 305 students received eight certificates in English and Spanish or English and French.
Pedro Camacho-Romero
English and Spanish
Salina South High School
Ernesto Martinez
English and Spanish
Salina South High School
Malcolm Berkley
English and French
Salina Central High School
Andrea Flores
English and Spanish
Salina Central High School
Gael Garcia
English and Spanish
Salina Central High School
Jesus Jasso
English and Spanish
Salina Central High School
Hannah Jones
English and French
Salina Central High School
Melissa Ramirez
English and Spanish
Salina Central High School