Dual Language Immersion
Our goal is that all students enrolled in the DLI program will work at or above grade level, develop high levels of proficiency in their first language and second language, and demonstrate positive cross-cultural attitudes and behaviors.Since 2001, Corvallis School District is committed to the continual development of the DLI Program as the district recognizes the essential importance of preserving languages and cultures, narrowing the performance gap between English Language Learners and English-dominant learners, preparing students for success in school and to acquire life skills, and promoting and educating a multilingual/multicultural citizenry.We are pleased to offer a dual language pathway to students at CHS.
CSD Dual Language Immersion Graduate
Qualifying students must complete five credits of Dual Immersion, with at least one course each year. Seniors must pass the DLI: Capstone course. Upon completion of the requirements, these students receive official recognition at graduation (a stole will be worn).
Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy/Multiliteracy
Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy /Multiliteracy (OSSB/M)
The Oregon State Seal of Biliteracy (OSSB) and Oregon State Seal of Multiliteracy (OSSM) are state sponsored recognitions of student proficiency in multiple languages. The OSSB/M was created to honor the knowledge and achievements of multilingual students in Oregon, to recognize the assets multilingual students bring to the classroom and community, and to encourage language study (including heritage languages or languages of cultural importance to the student).
To be eligible for the OSSB/M, a student needs to meet both of the following criteria.
- Student has completed all state and district graduation requirements.
- Student has demonstrated Intermediate High or higher proficiency, as described in the ACTFL proficiency guidelines, in all included domains for two or more languages.
Students may earn the Seal of Biliteracy for any combination of two or more languages. All languages are eligible provided accepted evidence of proficiency can be provided. All languages, including English, must follow the same OSSB/M procedures and evidence requirements. Typically this evidence is acquired through standardized testing, such as SAT, ACT, STAMP, AP Language and Culture, etc. Dual Language Immersion students also have the opportunity to demonstrate proficiency via work sample; this is part of the DLI: Capstone Course.
Questions about the OSSB/M at Corvallis High School can be sent to Amanda Filloy Sharp.
