Addison Trail students earn state-level world language recognition

On April 21, Addison Trail honored 140 students who have earned the State Seal of Biliteracy recognition and/or the State Commendation toward Biliteracy recognition in Arabic, Italian, Macedonian, Polish, Spanish and Tamil.

The State Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. The State Commendation toward Biliteracy is given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated significant progress toward achieving a high level of proficiency in English and in reading, writing, listening and speaking in another language. The level achieved by a student is determined by that student’s performance on a state-approved standardized assessment to measure English proficiency and proficiency in a foreign language. For more information, go to https://tinyurl.com/ybba7eth.

The State Seal of Biliteracy and Commendation are placed on the student’s diploma and transcript as an official credential certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). State colleges and universities have the option to accept the State Seal of Biliteracy for college credit.

To see a list of the Addison Trail students who have received these recognitions, go to http://www.dupage88.net/ATSealofBiliteracy2024-25.

During the event, 77 students also were inducted into the school’s World Language Honor Society. To be considered for membership, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a current junior or senior enrolled in an upper-level world language course
    • Levels 3, 4, Advanced Placement (AP)
    • Heritage 2H
    • Heritage Spanish Career Fluency
  • Maintain a 3.75 GPA in world language courses

To view a list of the 2024-25 Addison Trail World Language Honor Society members, go to http://www.dupage88.net/ATWorldLanguageHonorSociety2024-25.

Lesley Diaz was named as the Outstanding Senior for the World Language Department as well.