School For Biliteracy
Welcome to Morton 201's School of Biliteracy!
Welcome!
Mission
The mission of the J.S. Morton HSD 201 ELL and Modern Language Department is to use the target language to develop successful multilingual lifetime learners with an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, empowered to become productive citizens in our global economy.
Vision
Our vision is to enhance all students’ prior knowledge and existing skills in order for them to be successful academically and professionally with the target language.
Courses
Seal of Biliteracy
What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
The Seal of Biliteracy is a recognition given to graduating Seniors who demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and another language.
Seal of Biliteracy Criteria
What is the criteria of the Seal of Biliteracy?
English (ONE of the following):
- ACT Score composite of 21 or 18 on the English Subject Area Test
- SAT Score of 480 in English Language Arts (EBRW)
- ACCESS Score of 4.8 Overall
- AP English Language and Composition score of 5
- AAPPL Test Score of Intermediate-5 or Advanced in all 4 domains
World Language (ONE of the following):
- 4 or 5 on the AP Language and Culture Exam
- AAPPL Test score of Intermediate-5 or Advanced in all 4 domains
- Portfolio option for languages in which tests are not available
What is the criteria for the Commendation toward the Seal of Biliteracy?
English (ONE of the following):
- ACT Score composite of 21 or 18 on the English Subject Area Test
- SAT Score of 480 in English (EBRW)
- ACCESS Literacy Score of 3.5 or above
- AP English Language and Composition score of 4
- AAPPL Test Score between Intermediate-1 and Intermediate-4 in all 4 domains
World Language (ONE of the following):
- 3 on the AP Language and Culture Exam
- AAPPL Test score between Intermediate-1 and Intermediate-4 in all 4 domains
- Portfolio option for languages in which tests are not available
Seal of Biliteracy Benefits
What are the benefits of the Seal of Biliteracy?
Graduating Seniors who receive the Seal of Biliteracy will gain the following benefits:
- Gold Seal of Biliteracy on High School Diploma and high school transcripts
- Name in Graduation Bulletin and recognition at the graduation ceremony
- Meet the college entrance requirement of two years of foreign language for Illinois public colleges and universities
- Obtain college credit in modern languages at Illinois public colleges and universities, and participating private universities
- Proof of language skills for resume and career
College Credits through the Seal of Biliteracy
Students React to the Seal of Biliteracy
Padres y el Sello de Bilingüismo
Meet the Staff
Lauren Keppler
Morton East Biliteracy Coordinator
I am honored to work with such a wonderful community at Morton East High School to promote bilingualism and biliteracy for all students. I began my career as a Bilingual and English as a Second Language Teacher, working with students from all language backgrounds and walks of life, and I continue to do that here at Morton East. In my capacity as Biliteracy Coach I enjoy working with teachers to take advantage of the language and cultural assets that students bring to our classrooms and with students to develop their biliteracy skills. The Seal of Biliteracy program continues to grow with every passing year. I’m excited to be a part of the growing biliteracy initiatives at JS Morton District 201!
Margarita Ramirez
Morton West Biliteracy Coordinator
Liliana Tinoco
Morton Freshman Center Biliteracy Coach
Beth Degraff
Morton Freshman Center Biliteracy Coach
Xiomara Bustamante
Morton West Biliteracy Coach