🌟 Michigan Seal of Biliteracy 🌟

The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, awarded by the Michigan Department of Education, recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one additional language.

We are proud to share that 76 students from Hamtramck High School and Horizon High School have earned the Seal this year!

An additional round of world language assessments will take place the week of April 20. Currently:

• 12 seniors are registered for a retake (it is not too late to register!).

• 22 juniors are scheduled to take the assessment for the first time.

If you are a junior or senior interested in earning the Seal, please be sure to complete the linked application. The assessment is completely free, and the school district covers all testing costs.

Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to showcase your bilingual skills and earn statewide recognition!

• Showcases your bilingual or multilingual abilities

• Strengthens college applications and scholarship opportunities

• Increases career readiness in a global workforce

• Appears on your transcript and comes with an official certificate and gold foil seal

• Recipients will be recognized at the Senior Honors Awards Ceremony

To qualify for the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy, students must:

✔️ Meet Hamtramck Public Schools graduation requirements

✔️ Demonstrate "Intermediate High" proficiency in a world language assessment

It is highly recommended that students take proficiency assessments before the end of their junior year.

• Students may demonstrate language proficiency through:

• • STAMP 4S/STAMP WS— Score of 6 or higher

  • AP Language and Culture Exam — Score of 4 or higher

  • Other assessments approved by the Michigan Department of Education

  • Transcript from a foreign school (grade 6 or higher) showing successful completion of at least one year of instruction in all subjects in a language other than English

Interested in earning the Seal of Biliteracy but not sure where to start? We’re here to help!

At Horizon High School, please contact Mrs.Roberta Jovanoska for guidance and next steps.
At Hamtramck High School, reach out to Mrs.Dalia Hadi for assistance with the process.

Your school counselors are also an important part of the journey. They can answer questions, support you throughout the application process, and will assign your world language credit once requirements are met.

At Hamtramck Public Schools, we are fortunate to have a dedicated and committed team ready to support you every step of the way. We look forward to helping you achieve this outstanding recognition!

This year, Mrs. Roberta Jovanoska went above and beyond by locating foreign transcripts for 38 students, ensuring they received the recognition they deserve. Her dedication, persistence, and commitment to tracking down the necessary documentation made a meaningful difference for her seniors.

Thanks to her hard work, more students were able to qualify for this valuable distinction.

Outstanding job, Mrs.Jovanoska! Your students truly appreciate your care, advocacy, and unwavering support.

• 🔗 Michigan Seal of Biliteracy – Official MDE Page

• 🔗 AP Language and Culture Exams – College Board

• 🔗 Sample Prompts and Assessments

• 📧 Questions? Contact your school counselor or email mmaros@hamtramckschools.org