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- I was born in Maryland,
but I grew up in Mexico.

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And I came back here to the
United States one and half year

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ago.

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I thought it was challenging
to try to understand English.

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I was really scared of not
being able to understand

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and not being able to have
a better success in school.

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When I came here, I
didn't know any English.

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Everyone was
supportive, and it makes

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me feel more
comfortable being here.

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Here at Tyee High
School, we have

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students from more than
45 countries speaking

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well more than 45 languages.

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We believe that our students
should be honored and recognized

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for the knowledge that they
bring to our school, not just

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the knowledge that they
learn here at school.

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The Seal of Biliteracy Program
is designed to certify students

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in two languages--
one in English

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and one in some other language.

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The Seal of Biliteracy
Program is the strategic plan.

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One of the big four initiatives
is graduating our students,

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both bilingual and biliterate,
for ready for the future

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that they choose.

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To have a dedicated
certification

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on their transcript saying I am
ready to work in two languages

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really means a
lot for employers.

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After high school, I would love
to start nursing because I would

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like to support my community.

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I would like to support people.

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I would like to make an
impact in people's life.

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Not every state and
not every district

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has the ability and
a program dedicated

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to recognize the cultural
linguistic knowledge

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that our students
bring to the table

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before they walk through the
doors of our high school.

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Receiving their
certificate for me

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made me feel proud
of my culture.

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It represents my
family and my roots.

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I made it to here, and
I'm proud of myself.

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