Nearly 400 high school students from Gwinnett County Public Schools have been recognized in 2020 for their literacy in one or more languages in addition to English.
According to a press release from Gwinnett County Public Schools, 392 students in the school system have earned the Georgia Seal of Biliteracy this year. A total of 1,500 students have earned the award in Georgia, however, students in Gwinnett earned more than any other school district in the state.
To earn the seal in biliteracy, high school graduates must have demonstrated literacy in English by achieving a “B” average or higher on all English Language Arts Courses required for graduation. On top of this, the graduate must show high proficiency in an additional language by successfully passing a state-approved assessment.
“We are very proud of our students and excited for them,” said Dr. Jon Valentine, GCPS’ director of World Languages and Dual Language Immersion in a prepared statement.
The Georgia Seal of Biliteracy was first established in 2016 to encourage students to study foreign languages, certify biliteracy and provide employers and universities with proof of an individual’s language skills, according to the press release.
