Students at Maynard High School have the opportunity to earn the State Seal of Biliteracy on their transcript.  The Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduates who demonstrate they can speak, listen, read, and write proficiently in English and another language by high school graduation.  The other language does not need to have been learned at school and includes American Sign Language. This is an honor awarded by the state of Massachusetts, and an insignia is attached to the high school diploma and is identified on student transcripts. 

In order to earn the Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate proficiency in English and an additional language. Proficiency in English is determined through one of the following measures:  MCAS or ACCESS for ELA.

Proficiency in languages other than English is determined by a state approved assessment in reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the additional language. The additional language tests will be administered at Maynard High during the school day at no charge.