Seal of Biliteracy Information

Students may qualify for both:

• the State Seal of Biliteracy
• the Global Seal of Biliteracy
  According to parents, the process is relatively simple. Families can contact the staff member at their high school who coordinates the Seal of Biliteracy testing. Schools often arrange testing for students in many different languages at the same time.

Online Chinese Credit Program Experience: CMASAS

One family shared their experience with:

CMASAS (Christa McAuliffe Academy School of Arts and Sciences)

Parent & Student Feedback

Overall, the family felt it was a positive experience.

Advantages mentioned:

• Easy enrollment process
• High school credits transferred smoothly
• Good communication from the school
• Flexible pacing
• Students can begin the program at different times of the year
• Helpful for balancing sports schedules and high school course loads

The coursework mainly consisted of:

• Rosetta Stone lessons
• Three projects per course

The student felt the workload could easily be adjusted depending on how much time was available during different seasons, especially during volleyball season.

The program also allowed students to:

• keep Chinese in their schedule
• take additional classes at their local high school
• have a study hall or off-block during busy sports seasons

Program Length & Cost

• Each semester lasts approximately 6 months
• Students may work at their own pace within that timeframe
• Approximate cost: $1,750 per year
• Total for two years: about $3,500

Final Thoughts from the Family

Although the student performed well academically in the program, the family felt that language improvement was somewhat limited compared to learning with a live teacher.

They shared that:

“Having a live class and teacher is always better,”

but also said they would still consider the program again if flexibility was the priority.

Every student and family may have different needs, schedules, and learning styles, so this may be a helpful option for some families to explore.