Seal of Biliteracy

The State Seal of Biliteracy may be awarded in any language.

In order to receive the Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate English language fluency and World Language fluency through the following requirements:

English Language Fluency

Option A - Coursework: Complete all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in those classes; or

Option B - Assessment (One of the following criteria need to be met):

1. State Assessment: Pass the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress for English language arts administered in grade 11, at or above the “standard met” achievement level.
2. Advanced Placement (AP) Assessment: Pass an English AP examination with a score of 3 or higher (AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature or Composition, or AP Seminar).
3. SAT: Achieve a score of 480 or above on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT.

World Language Fluency

Option A - Coursework: Successful completion of a four-year high school course of study in a world language with a minimum 3.0 GPA and oral proficiency in that language (language course needs to be taken at an accredited school and/or part of our FUHSD Community Language Schools Partner List); or

Option B - Assessment: Pass a world language AP examination with a score of “3” or higher

Additional Requirement for English Language Learner Students: In addition to the requirements mentioned above, students who are classified as English learners must attain an oral language composite score of level 4 on the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

The following forms of documentation will be accepted:

• Unofficial FUHSD transcript (download from IC Portal): for grades, GPA, coursework
• A copy of your official score report: for SAT subject tests, AP exams, ELPAC results (EL students)

You do not need an official FUHSD transcript.

EL students who cannot locate their official ELPAC score reports should contact their school's EL Program Assistant for a printout of their scores.

While the California Seal of Biliteracy is not a new program in the state, it is still fairly new to the district. The Class of 2016 was the first FUHSD class to be issued the Seal of Biliteracy. Below are responses to a few of the frequently asked questions regarding FUHSD's implementation of this award.