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Seal of Civic Readiness

Seal of Civic Readiness

The district Strategic Plan for Student Achievement reflects our goal to have at least 50% of our students earn a Seal of Civic Readiness when they graduate.

    • The Seal of Civic Readiness (SCR) is a formal recognition of a student’s achievement in demonstrating high levels of civic knowledge, skills, attitudes, and experiences.
    • The SCR is designated to students in grades 9-12 who meet the SCR rubric criteria at our annual Seal of Civic Readiness Showcase and is awarded to them once they meet graduation requirements.
    • Students meeting graduation requirements and achieving the SCR are recognized at graduation, and a Seal is placed on their transcript.
    • The Seal of Civic Readiness is pursued voluntarily.

    • Encourages students to become informed and engaged members of the community, essential for democratic citizenry
    • Fosters authentic and meaningful student engagement in the community
    • Highlights students using their civic knowledge, skills, and attitudes in a real-world context and in ways that make a positive difference in their community
    • Extends students' learning about civics to students practicing and participating in civics
    • Builds upon middle school Utah History Day experiences

    • The results of the 2022 NAEP civics assessment show some concerning trends; “The NAEP civics assessment measures students’ knowledge and skills in critical responsibilities of U.S. citizenship” (NAEP).
    • Research suggests a positive correlation between civic learning experiences in high school and the future voting habits of young adults, CIRCLE Growing Voters research.
    • “While the state of civics education may be promising within the classroom, it is alarming beyond the school grounds…most likely [because] there may be a lack of emphasis on the dispositions that help students care about civics in the first place.” The State of Civics Education in Utah, UVU Center for Constitutional Studies

SLCSD Seal of Civic Readiness Pathways

There are two pathways through which a student can achieve the Seal of Civic Readiness. For either pathway, students must participate in the Seal of Civic Readiness Showcase and meet the same criteria.

Pathway 1: Classroom Based and Teacher Supported

This pathway offers high school teachers adaptable resources to facilitate and support students through a six-step process to prepare them for participating in the Seal of Civic Readiness Showcase.

• Step 1: Exploring Civic Attitudes

Outcome: Students will explore civic attitudes and think about the kind of change maker they are or would like to become.

• Step 2: Asking Questions and Identifying a Community Issue Outcome: Students will ask questions and identify a community issue that matters to them.

• Step 3: Researching and Finding People to Help Outcome: Students will conduct research, identify credible sources, and explain multiple perspectives.

• Step 4: Developing an Action Plan

Outcome: Students will evaluate current policies and proposals and develop a realistic plan of action to address the community issue.

• Step 5: Taking Informed Action

Outcome: Students will implement their plan of action to make a positive difference in the community.

• Step 6: Reflecting and Showcasing

Outcome: Students will share their project and reflect on the outcomes and next steps.

Pathway 2: Independent Pathway

This pathway is intended for students who are already civically engaged or who do not have a classroom-supported opportunity to develop a Seal of Civic Readiness project. This pathway and the student resources are being developed this year.