76 NFA Scholars Earn Seal of Biliteracy
Seventy-six (76) NFA Scholars Earn Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and/or Italian. The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) is a prestigious recognition in which students must demonstrate biliteracy in two languages. In 2023, NFA was the high school with the largest number of Seal of Biliteracy Recipients in the Hudson Valley, awarding 72 scholars with the achievement.
The NYSSB recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in English and one or more world languages. he 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. The NYSSB takes the form of a Seal on the student's diploma and a medallion worn at graduation.
This award is denoted by a seal affixed to the student’s diploma and a notation on the student’s high school transcript. To earn the NYSSB, students must demonstrate Intermediate High proficiency in English and the required level of proficiency in one or more world languages set forth by the NYS Learning Standards for World Languages, adopted by the NYS Board of Regents in March 2021. Students can earn points toward the NYSSB in a number of ways, including:
- Completing coursework in English and/or a world language with an average of 85% or better;
- Completing a Home Language Arts Program with an average of 85% or better;
- Earning a set score on an approved assessment in English and/or a world language;
- Demonstrating successful completion of coursework from a nation outside the U.S.; and
- Completing and presenting a Culminating Project in English and/or a world language that demonstrates the required level of proficiency in all three modes of communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational).
Learn more about the Seal of Biliteracy recognition by clicking this link.
Congratulations to all of our scholars!
View a list of each student who was recognized in 2024 | 2023.
Congratulations to our 2024 Seal Recipients
Neeloy T. Ahamed
Ali A. Algohim
Samaa M. Alybey
Anthony J. Argueta**
Hannah-Isabelle Azemar
Karla Barraza
Jayla J. Bediako
Gianna E. Bellardino
Sofia I. Benites
Brandon D. Bonilla Gonzalez
Samayra A. Brown
Ashley Bustillos
Armani J. Capella
Angel G. Carcamo Aguilar
Davida N. Chacon
Richard Chen
Aidee Contreras
Yuritza E. Cordero Muños
Ana G. Cortes Pliego
Genesis A. Cruz
Samantha L. Devaney
Diosdadi Diaz
Madelin Y. Discua Vasquez *Pending
Yahia Es Sabri
Cristhian J. Ferrera
Jaslynne Flores
Dulce M. Flores
Marylin Garcia
Kenya Garcia
Lindsay A. Gil
Nicolas A. Gonzalez
Steven Gonzalez
Yensel A. Granados Aquino
Michael S. Guardado
Daniela S. Gutierrez
Leonardo Guzman Perez
Steven Hernandez
Khenyifer M. Hernandez Castillo
Gerardo A. Hernandez Ochoa
Neftali R. Hidalgo
Maymunah M. Islam
Aidan Jiang
Catherine M. Joyasaca
Sandra Leon
Melanie C. Lopez
Moises Lopez
Karen R. Lopez
Lucia E. Lopez Berrios
Tomas R. Mancinelli
Andrea G. Mares
John M. Marino
Lirio Mendez Gregorio
Sheyla Mendoza
Daniela T. Moreno
Jadin J. O'Neill
Sara A. Palencia Garzon
Matthew D. Patterson
India T. Peterson
Zoe A. Phemister-Jimenez
Gaelen E. Pollick
Michelle Prado
Bridgeth S. Ramos Ardon
Angel R. Rosario Giron
Daniel E. Sagastume
Xiomara A. Sosa
Alexandra L. Swink
Valarie Tam
Jose F. Torres Diaz
Jonathan L. Ulloa
Cinthya Vaquero
Joselyn Vega
Christopher Vera
Daylena Vera
Christopher Vidals
Brayan A. Vimos
Joseph D. Yanez-Cruz
** Indicates receiving a Seal of Biliteracy in both Spanish and Italian.
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