Graduation Competencies
Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is an endorsement a school or school district gives to recognize students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. The seal appears on the transcript or diploma of the graduating senior. This honor encourages students to pursue biliteracy, celebrates their linguistic accomplishments, and serves as an asset for future employment and college admissions.
The Seal of Biliteracy:
Motivates students to engage in language learning.
Certifies biliteracy, highlighting students’ proficiency in multiple languages.
Honors the diversity and richness of languages within our community.
Assists employers in identifying candidates with high-level literacy across languages.
Helps universities recognize applicants with advanced language skills.
Prepares students with essential 21st-century skills for a globalized workforce.
Builds stronger connections among different cultures and languages in our community.
Through the Seal of Biliteracy, we empower students with the language skills they need to thrive in a global society while celebrating the cultural diversity that strengthens our community.
Eligibility for Seniors
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School Seal of Biliteracy Requirements are outlined in Executive Board Policy IKF-E-3. For more information about earning a Seal of Biliteracy, please contact Hannah Mancina, Director of High School Education.
STEM Diploma
Graduates who have earned the STEM Diploma Endorsement will receive special recognition at graduation. This endorsement is granted with the Windsor Charter Academy diploma to students who have met the requirements and demonstrated a high level of achievement in the integrated fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
To obtain this endorsement, a graduating student must meet minimum graduation requirements at a high level of proficiency and successfully complete a coherent sequence of at least 4 STEM courses, per the course catalog, with a 3.5 GPA or higher. For more information, please review Executive Board Policy IKF-E-4 - STEM Diploma Endorsement Requirements. For more information about earning a Seal of Biliteracy, please contact Hannah Mancina, Director of High School Education.
