Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school, district, or state in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. 

The North Dakota Seal of Biliteracy (NDSB) is an award presented to graduating students who have demonstrated proficiency in a language in addition to English. 

North Dakota joins more than half of the nation in awarding a Seal of Biliteracy. The NDSB is established to recognize students and provide an identifier of this accomplishment for employers and post-secondary institutitions. The NDSB serves to inspire the implemantation of biliteracy programs and pathways of language development in districts across the state and help districts demonstrate value in diversity/culture.

Requirements

Students in German will take the AAPPL test and need to have ELA test score to show English proficiency. Students will also demonstrate their Sociocultural Competency in an essay. 

Sociocultural Competency Essay

Reflection

Please reflect on your experiences with culture. When we think about culture, we think about people's perspectives (attitudes, values, beliefs, viewpoints), practices (social interactions, tradtions, procedures, ceremonies), and products (books, tools, foods, laws, music, games).

Tell what new instights about culture you have gained from your experiences. You may want to compare and contrast your own culture iwht others. Cite specific examples from your own cultrue with others. Cite specific examples from your experience and/or your travel abroad to support your ideas. 

Your repsonse should be at least 500 words in English. Submit an electronic copy with your application.