6th Through 12th Grade
Shekinah graduates are prepared to influence the world for Christ through knowledge in core academic and biblical subjects. As students begin to gain knowledge in their areas of interest, our faculty and staff walk alongside them and counsel them on future academic and life decisions. Through leadership teams, teacher's aide opportunities, chapel programming, prayer groups, and retreats, students are challenged in leadership situations as they build community among fellow believers.
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Seal of Biliteracy
What is the Seal of Biliteracy?
An Ohio Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduating seniors who can demonstrate high levels of proficiency in English and at least one other language. Shekinah Christian School gives this award by following state-established guidelines.
A Seal of Biliteracy is a statement that is added to a student's transcript at the time of graduation that reads, "<Student Name> is awarded the Ohio Seal of Biliteracy for demonstrating high levels of proficiency in English and <world language>.”
To be eligible for a Seal of Biliteracy assessment, a student must be within 15 months of graduation.
To earn a Seal of Biliteracy, a student must first demonstrate proficiency in English in one of four ways:
1. Earned a proficient level or higher on Ohio’s required state tests for high school English language arts II; or
2. Earned a remediation-free score on the English and reading sections of the ACT or SAT; or
3. Earned a proficient level or higher on an Ohio Department of Education-approved alternative assessment (TerraNova or Iowa Test)
4. Earned a score of proficient or higher on the Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA).
A student must also demonstrate proficiency in another language by meeting 1 of 6 of the ODE-established criteria below. Shekinah Christian School uses the AAPPL test for French, German, Chinese and Spanish. Additional tests may be used for languages not listed.
1. Passed an Advanced Placement (AP) foreign language examination with a score of 4 or higher; or
2. Passed an International Baccalaureate (IB) foreign language examination with a score of 5 or higher on the Higher Level exam or a score of 6 or higher on the Standard Level exam; or
3. Attained a score of Intermediate High or higher in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing the foreign language based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines found at actfl.org/, using assessments approved by the Ohio Department of Education; or
4. Qualified for proficiency-based credits through Ohio’s credit flexibility program and attained a score of Intermediate High or higher in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing based on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines using assessments approved by the Ohio Department of Education; or
5. Attained a score equivalent to Intermediate High or higher on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines in interpersonal signing, presentational signing and demonstrating understanding of American Sign Language on an American Sign Language assessment approved by the Ohio Department of Education; or
6. Attained a score equivalent to Intermediate High or higher on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Proficiency Guidelines in interpretive reading and presentational writing on a classical language assessment approved by the Ohio Department of Education.
For more information on Ohio's Seal of Biliteracy, please visit this link.APPLICATION FORM