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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

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
 
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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
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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
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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)


Questions? arlie.huffman@bvsd.org