Elementary Pathway to theBiliteracy Award (Grade 5)

  1. Score “Standard Met/Exceeded” on the grade 4 CAASPP in English Language Arts, and
  1. Submit to the teacher a reading log documenting at least ten books at grade level in a language other than English, and
  1. Score “3” or “4” on an essay written in a language other than English on “Why are bilingualism and bi-literacy important to you, your community, and the world?” Essays are graded on site using a standardized scoring rubric.

Middle School Pathway to the Biliteracy Award (Grade 8)

  1. Score “On Grade Level or Above Grade Level” on the grade 7 CAASPP in English Language Arts, and
  1. Submit to the teacher a reading log documenting at least ten books at grade level read in a language other than English, and
  1. Score “3” or “4” on an essay written in a language other than English on “Why are bilingualism and biliteracy important to a work of study or career you may be considering?” Essays are graded on site using a standardized scoring rubric.

Eligibility Criteria for a Student Whose Primary Language is not English

If the primary language of a student is other than English, the student shall also meet the following two academic requirements:

  1. Achieve Early Advanced proficiency level on the California English Language Development Test (CELDT)
  1. Meet the requirements above as stated in 1, 2, and 3.

Example

Last Name / First Name / (1)
Passage of CAASPP Proficient Level with Standard Met/Exceeded / (2)
Book Reading Log / (3)
Essay / If primary language is other than English, student attained required CELDT score and met all other requirements
(Name) / (Name) / Passed / Completed / Passed / Passed

Attach additional sheets for more names.

Book Reading Log

Student Name: ______

DATE / TITLE / # OF PAGES / COMPLETION DATE / STUDENT INITIALS

Writing Prompt – 5th Grade

Write an Essay in a language other than English on the following topic:

“Why are bilingualism and biliteracy important to you, your community, and the world?”

______

Writing Prompt – 8th Grade

Write an Essay in a language other than English on the following topic:

“Why are bilingualism and biliteracy important to a work of study or career you may be considering?””

______

COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Application to Receive the Seal of Biliteracy– Elementary School (5th Grade)
English Learner Programs Department
Student’s Name: / Language:
(PLEASE PRINT)
Counselor’s Name: / Date of Birth: / High School: ______

I would like tobe considered as a candidate for the Seal of Biliteracy. I have met or will meet the following eligibility requirements by graduation:

Score at levels 3 or 4 on the grade 4 CAASPP in English Language Arts.
Submit to the teacher a reading log documenting at least ten books at grade level read in a language other than English
Score “3” or “4” on an essay written in a language other than English on “Why are bilingualism and biliteracy important to you , your community, and the world?” Essays are graded on site using a standardized scoring rubric.
Please return this application your child’s teacher or to the school’ main office.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the English Learner Programs Department.
ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAMS OFFICE USE ONLY
Student meets all criteria and is eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy award.
Does not meet the following criteria:

COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Application to Receive the Seal of Biliteracy– Middle School (8th Grade)
English Learner Programs Department
Student’s Name: / Language:
(PLEASE PRINT)
Counselor’s Name: / Date of Birth: / High School: ______

I would like tobe considered as a candidate for the Seal of Biliteracy. I have met or will meet the following eligibility requirements by graduation:

Score at levels 3 or 4 on the grade 7 CAASPP in English Language Arts.
Submit to the teacher a reading log documenting at least ten books at grade level read in a language other than English
Score “3” or “4” on an essay written in a language other than English on “Why are bilingualism and biliteracy important to a work of study or career you may be considering?” Essays are graded on site using a standardized scoring rubric.
Please return this application to your child’s teacher or to the main office.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the English Learner Programs Department.
ENGLISH LEARNER PROGRAMS OFFICE USE ONLY
Student meets all criteria and is eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy award.
Does not meet the following criteria: