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Connetquot School District Seal of Civic Readiness

Contact: Mr. Robert Cassagne
Location: Room 230
Email: rcassagne@ccsdli.org

“Civic readiness is the ability to make a positive difference in the public life of our communities through the combination of civic knowledge, skills and actions, mindsets, and experiences.”

Click here to apply for the Seal of Civic Readiness.

What is the Seal of Civic Readiness?

The Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal recognition that a student has attained a high level of proficiency in civic knowledge, civic skills, civic mindset, and civic experiences.

 

Why should I consider pursuing the Seal?

The Seal of Civic Readiness:

  • shows your understanding of a commitment to participatory government; civic responsibility, and civic values;
  • demonstrates to universities, colleges, and future employers that you have completed an action project in civics or social justice; and
  • recognizes the value of civic engagement and scholarship.
  • Additionally, it can provide an alternate pathway to high school graduation.

What do I need to do?

  • Complete all requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma, and
  • Earn a total of six points on this chart, including
    • at least two points in Civic Knowledge and
    • at least two points in Civic Participation.

Click here for more information regarding points earned on each pathway.

How will I track my progress?

Connetquot High School will use Passport for Good to allow you to track your Seal of Civic Readiness progress in real-time using your phone, Chromebook, or any other connected device.

 

Do previous school years count towards the Seal?

  • Core social studies courses* and Regents exams taken before this school year will count towards achieving the Civic Knowledge criteria.
    • *Core Social Studies Courses include: Global 9/9H, Pre AP World History 9, Global 10/10H, AP World History 10, US History and Government 11, AP United States History, Participation in Government, Economics, AP Government and Politics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics
  • Extra-curricular programs, work-based learning activities, and service learning projects from previous years will also count, provided you complete the Application of Knowledge Reflection.
  • Elective courses from previous years will not count.

 

How do I apply?

You must complete a “Seal of Civic Readiness Student Application” form to apply. You can find this on your social studies teacher’s Google Classroom and the Connetquot High School Website under Departments → Humanities K-12. The application will appear on the screen's navigation pane on the left.

 

Where do I go with questions?

See Mr. Cassagne in Room 230 or email rcassagne@ccsdli.org. You may also ask your social studies teacher.

 

Additional Information

Approved Advanced Social Studies Courses (1d)

  • Ethics and Philosophy
  • Introduction to Anthropology
  • Maritime Culture & History
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP European History and Western Civilization I & II
  • 2022-2023 iterations of
    • Urban Studies and Sociology
    • Interpersonal Psychology
    • Intro to Positive Psychology

 

Research Project (1e)

This can be completed in AP Research class. Your topic will need to be approved by Mr. Guillem and Ms. Martorelli to ensure you will accrue Seal of Civic Readiness points.

 

Service Learning Projects (2b)

Will not be linked to any course or elective. Students may complete these on their own and must get projects approved by Mr. Cassagne.

 

Approved Elective Courses (2c)

This list is not comprehensive. If you are in an elective course you believe promotes civic engagement, please see Mr. Cassagne. Elective courses ARE NOT limited to social studies.

  • Social Media & Society
  • Criminal Law
  • Civil Rights
  • Long Island History
  • Sociology
  • All courses listed in 1d can be used for 2c, but cannot count for both categories.

 

Extracurricular Programs (2d)

Any club can qualify, as long as students meet the requirements and complete the Application of Knowledge project. Like elective courses, this is not limited to social studies-related activities.