FCPS Application for the Virginia Department of Education’s Seal of Biliteracy

Text version of the Biliteracy Seal External Assessment Verification

Eligibility:Students should fill out this form ONLYIF they are a current 12th-grade student graduating in June or August of the current school year ANDhave not previously met the World Language criteria through FCPS-administered assessments (AP, IB, PALS, or Credit Exam).

Deadline:Return this application and all verification documents to your School Counselor no later than May 1st of your senior year.

Note:The student completes this information.
  1. Student Name
  2. Student ID
  3. Current School
  4. Counselor Name
  5. Graduation Month/Year
  6. Date of Submission

Evidence of Proficiency in a World Language Other than English:Attach a copy of the official assessment report. It must clearly show your name, the date completed, and scores for all tested sub-sections.

Note:The student adds the evidence details.
  1. Language
  2. Assessment Name
  3. Date Completed
  4. Score(s) Achieved

For School Counselor Use Only

Before checking the boxes below, cross-reference the student's credentials with the current VDOE Seal of Biliteracy guidelines. Because state criteria may be updated annually, always consult the VDOE Seal of Biliteracy " Evidence of Proficiency" list to ensure the student’s evidence meets the criteria for the current graduation year.

  • World Language Proficiency:The student has achieved a qualifying score on an assessment currently recognized on the VDOE list of approved assessments. I have verified that the assessment type and all required sub-scores meet or exceed the minimum threshold defined by the state for the current academic cycle.
  • English Language Arts (ELA) Requirement:The student has met all current state-mandated English requirements for graduation. I have confirmed the student has satisfied the ELA criteria (SOLs or approved substitute evaluations) as outlined in the most recent VDOE graduation requirements.
  • Documentation:A copy of the official score report is attached to this application and has been retained in the student’s permanent file

Verification Status:

  • APPROVED:Student has met all current VDOE English & World Language criteria.
  • NOT APPROVED:Reason