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Foreign Language

PHS celebrates World Day

World Languages classes

PHS Foreign Language Team

renee hanson
foreign language teacher
541.535.1526

vanessa vega
foreign language teacher
541.535.1526

Seal of Biliteracy Program

Phoenix High School is proud to participate in the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy program, where students can be recognized for their high level of proficiency in two (or more) languages. Students can qualify by taking the STAMP 4S exam through PHS, which will test students in the four language domains (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) as well as meeting all essential skills required for graduation. It is recommended that students testing in Spanish take Spanish Literacy prior to testing to target their specific skills that will be tested on the exam. Students can sign up to take the exam through their counselor or Spanish teacher. Students are eligible to test anytime in high school, upper classmen will take priority. This exam can also help students meet college entrance requirements, see the Future Planning Center for more information about those requirements. Students can also earn up to 4 language credits for taking the STAMP test that will be added to their PHS transcript. Credit will be transcripted as proficiency credit (Ex. Spanish Proficiency I/II). Students must have passing scores in all domains to be eligible for credit. Check in with your school counselor for more information. Students will receive a stamp on their transcript, seal on their diploma, light blue cord for graduation, and a certificate from the State of Oregon. Seniors who take the STAMP 4S exam are also eligible to register for Southern Oregon University’s Foreign Language Proficiency credit to earn up to 20 college credits at a reduced rate. Based on their scores, students could earn Spanish 101, 102, 103, 201, and 202 credit. Some colleges will excuse the undergraduate language requirement with evidence of passing STAMP 4S scores. Please see your school counselor for more information and to see if this is an appropriate option.