The Seal of Biliteracy requires students to demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other world language. Students must demonstrate proficiency through various assessments taken while the student is in high school (grades 10-12). To be eligible to receive the Seal of Biliteracy, students must present official documentation of completion and proficiency to their counselor.
English Assessment Options Offered by the Waukee Community School District
Exam | Minimum Score |
ACT | English 18 |
AP Language or AP Literature | 3 |
English Language Proficiency Assessment for the 21st Century (ELPA21) in grades 9-12 | Proficient, Level 3 |
SAT | English 470 |
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in grades 9-12 | Proficient in English/Languages Arts |
Past Iowa Assessment results in grades 9-12 | Proficient in Reading Comprehension |
TOEFL | Total score 80, no part score under 17 |
World Language Assessment Options Offered by the Waukee Community School District
Not all options are offered by the Waukee Community School District. Several additional assessments can be used to prove proficiency in the world language. These options may be available at testing locations outside of the district. It is the student’s responsibility to find other options outside of the district. For a full list of accepted assessments, view the Seal of Biliteracy Guidance.
Assessment | Language(s) | Minimum Score |
Advanced Placement (AP) Language and Culture Exam | Spanish, German | 3 |
Standards-Based Measurement of Proficiency | Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish | Intermediate-Mid (5) |