Seal of Biliteracy

• Recognition of Achievement
  Special recognition from the Park Hill School District and at the student's high school graduation ceremony.
   
• Enhanced College Applications
  Provides universities with evidence of attainment of high-level skills in multiple languages.
   
• Career Opportunities
  Provides employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills.
   
• Personal Growth and Cultural Awareness
  Students can interact meaningfully with people from diverse backgrounds, both in their own communities and internationally.
   
• Preparation for the Future
  Prepares students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and global society.

An additional benefit of the Seal of Biliteracy is the opportunity for college credit.

The following is a list of Missouri colleges that have endorsed the Missouri or Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy and may offer credit to students that have earned it. 

• College of the Ozarks
• Metropolitan Community College
• Missouri State University
       Instructions for submitting credit
• Missouri Southern State University
• Missouri Western
• Northwest Missouri State University
• Ozark Technical Community College
• Southeast Missouri State University
• Truman State
• University of Central Missouri
• University of Missouri - St. Louis
• University of Missouri - Kansas City
• William Woods University

See the growing list of colleges nationwide that may grant credit to students with the Seal of Biliteracy.

Q. In which languages are the test available? 

A. Test are available in Arabic, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Q. Who is eligible?

A. Seniors. Students do not need to be enrolled in a World Language class. Students who are native speakers or previously have taken a World Language course are also eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.

Q. Where can I find our more information about the STAMP 4S exam?

A. Please visit the STAMP 4S Frequently Asked Questions section of the Avant Assessment website.  

Q. Can I earn the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in more than one language?

A. Yes, students who meet the requirements in more than one world language can the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy in each language.

Missouri State Department of Education Seal of Biliteracy website

PHSD Seal of Biliteracy Interest Form 

• Be in 11th or 12th grade
• Demonstrate proficiency in English: 

• Demonstrate proficiency in Language Other than English: 

• Complete Sociocultural Competency Requirements 

Students will participate in a cultural activity related to their Language Other than English and submit evidence of their participation in the activity (photos, translated documents, poster, etc.). Additionally, they will describe and explain, in 500-750 words, how this activity has shaped their attitude toward bilingualism and using languages in a culturally-appropriate way and how bilingualism will impact their life beyond high school.  

• Translation assisting local business or organization 
• Completing community service using both languages 
• Active participation in multicultural community events (attending as a guest does not qualify) 
• Educational travel abroad to location where Language Other than English is the prominent language spoken. 

How this activity has shaped their attitude toward bilingualism and using languages in a culturally-appropriate way and how bilingualism can impact their life beyond high school. 

Student responses will be scored on the scoring rubric below. Students must score an average of 3.0. This essay is to be completed no later than the first school day in March.

• Receive Approval from Seal of Biliteracy Site Coordinator 

2026-2027 School year important dates:

• October 22 - Submit Interest Form
• November 12 - Fall Test Date
• February 25 - Spring Test Date
• April 9 - Sociocultural Competency Project due 

2026-2027 Awardees

Lead Innovation Studio

Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy 

• Isabel Rosabel Font (Spanish)

Park Hill High School

Seal of Biliteracy Awardees

• Nicole Apraiz (Spanish)
• Alessandra Carrillo Espana (Spanish)
• Feaven Danye (Amharic)
• Heaven Danye (Amharic)
• Hamzeh Joudeh (Arabic and Spanish)
• Isabella Martinez (Spanish)
• Jane Oakley (Spanish)
• Maria Ortiz-Arcos (Spanish)
• Ivan Skipor (Russian)
• Madina Togtogan (Mongolian)
• Chamerlain Webster (French)

Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy Awardees

• Pahola Espana (Spanish)
• Alejandro Magana Cardenas (Spanish)
• Santiago Mendoza Martin (Spanish)

Park Hill South

Seal of Biliteracy Awardees

• Ana Cruz Diaz (Spanish)
• Renae Masson (Spanish)
• Ysabel Olivares (Spanish)
• Angela Ramirez (Spanish)
• Benjamin Romero (Spanish)
• Aislynn Thlocco-Alavez (Spanish)
• Jason Worcester (French)
• Eman Zahra (Urdu)

Distinguished Seal of Biliteracy Awardee

• Karyna Sheremet (Ukrainian)