GRAD + Graduation Medals with Pins
BVSD students who have completed one or more of the GRAD+ Quadrants: College Credits, Industry Certification, Seal of Biliteracy, and/or Work-Based Learning will earn a GRAD+ Medal with a pin or pins that represent each quadrant/s that they have completed. The pin/s will be added to the ribbon portion of the medal to distinguish which GRAD+ Quadrants the students have achieved and will be worn during graduation ceremonies.
BVSD will use the requirements listed below to identify students who are eligible, and the medals and pins will be distributed to students during senior check.
Quadrant Criteria for GRAD+ Medals and Pins
Work-Based Learning |
Complete a WBL course with credit
*Check with your counselor to see what courses are offered at your school. Or Complete a verified WBL experience through a CTE program/SWAP program/Transitions program Or Complete the WBL tracker and portfolio Questions? jody.bennett@bvsd.org |
Seal of Biliteracy |
English: SAT 470, ACT 18, AP 3, IB 4 or 3.0 in 40 ELA credits
AND Other Language: STAMP 6 (Intermediate High), AP 3, IB 4 or 3.0 in level 5 of a language Questions? yamil.herrera@bvsd.org |
College Credit |
Earn AP grade of C or better or test score of 3 or higher
Or Earn IB grade of C or better or test score of 4 or higher Or Earn a C or higher in a 3 credit college course Or Earn a CLEP test score that is college transcribable Questions? CareerandCollege@bvsd.org / Website |
Industry Certification |
Earn a certification recognized by industry and CDE as “having a high value in hiring and aligning to living wage jobs.” (some examples include: CDIP list, state license)
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