Congratulations to the following High School East students who have earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy:
Brianna Naumann (English & German), Adama Diene (English & French), Richard Zaher (English & Spanish), Amadou Diene (English & French), Matthew Gandarillas (English & Spanish), Briana DiCostanzo (English & Italian), Amira Abdallah (English & Spanish) Valecia Ramphal (English & Spanish)
Not pictured:
Anjali Eligeti (English & Spanish), Olga Sokolov (English, French & Russian), Annie Tang (English & Spanish)
The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. The intent of the NYSSB is 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."