Ms. Duke's resources

Seal of Biliteracy Senior Recognition

LAUSD Seal of Biliteracy Award - Grade 12

English: "Meeting" or "Exceeding" the Standards score in ELA section of SBAC from 11th grade year.

LOTE: various pathways exist, including 4 years of "a-g" world language coursework, scores of "3" or higher on AP world language exams, score of 600 or higher on SAT Subject Test LOTE exams, any three years of formal instruction using a language other than English in a foreign country, completion of a LAUSD dual language program, and --in a some cases-- certification by principal.

Point of Diminishing Returns

While many of you are working upon your applications for scholarships, out-of-state and private schools please be sure to do some fun things - as the stress of application details and all those years of dreaming about college can diminish your efficacy - take a 30 minute break every now and again, find something to laugh about to reboot your mindset.