Are you a graduating Senior who 1) reads, writes, understands, and speaks a language in addition to English, 2) has a 3.0 cumulative average in your ELA classes (or Hawaiian Language Arts classes if you are a Hawaiian Immersion student), and who 3) has an overall, cumulative 3.0 GPA? IF you meet these three criteria, you should apply for the HIDOE Seal of Biliteracy, an academic recognition!
Once you have met the initial eligibility, you must demonstrate your fluency with an AP language test score of three (3) or higher, or an Avant Language Assessment/World Speak score of five (5) or higher.
The online application is available at bit.ly/HISeal2022App
Please note, if you plan to demonstrate your language ability by taking the AP exam, your application deadline for the Seal of Biliteracy is at NOON on Monday, November 1, 2021 and you are responsible for registering for the AP exam which is not currently offered at Lahainaluna. If you are planning to take the Avant Language Assessment/World Speak test which is administered on campus, the deadline to apply is at NOON, on Monday, November 8, 2021.
If you would like more information, you can find it at https://bit.ly/HISeal2022Memo (accessible via k12.hi.us accounts), or, contact Ms. Olson at [email protected]