Our mission is to inspire students to communicate through an appreciation of languages and cultures, enabling them to be respectful and confident citizens in a rapidly changing world. 

BHS participates in the New York State Seal of Biliteracy Program to recognize the importance of a love of languages, biliteracy, and a culturally diverse community. The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) honors high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in one or more language(s), in addition to English. This distinction will be celebrated on graduation day with a diploma endorsement and the opportunity to wear a medallion. 

The Seal of Biliteracy is awarded to high school students who can demonstrate mastery proficiency of two languages (one of which is English) through the completion of a variety of checkpoints completed by spring of their senior year. Many students will be on track to earn this honor if they take level 5 French or Spanish. In addition to the world language courses offered at BHS, heritage/home language students may also work toward this honor.