Curriculum Corner
We are excited to announce that 8 students participated in our first year of eligibility for Connecticut’s Seal of Biliteracy. The following students participated in the Spanish assessment - Morgan Manning, Aidan Laws, Avery Brooks, Genevieve Gardella, Sophia Palombizio, Tyler Pannone, Ryan Spellman and Keegan Tardif participated in the French assessment. Students completed th assessment on March 8th and with a passing score on the exam, they will be given an award for demonstrated proficiency in two or more languages by the time they graduate high school. The Seal of Biliteracy will be placed on a student’s diploma and will be noted on their transcript, which will be sent to colleges and universities. The Seal of Biliteracy demonstrates a student’s dedication to building literacy skills in both English and another language and how that skill relates to post-secondary education and the workforce. The Seal of Biliteracy may also help to ensure proper course placement at the college/university level and provide evidence of skills attractive to future employers and college admissions offices. Students may receive college credit for work they completed in high school and are encouraged to check with their post-secondary institution regarding whether credit is granted for obtaining the Seal of Biliteracy. A big thank you to Sandra Rios, Lyman’s World Language department chair and teacher, who helped to administer and prepare these students for the exam.