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Seal of Civic Readiness
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.”
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.
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
- Urban Studies & Sociology
- Psychology II
- Positive Psychology I
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.