Applying for the State Seal of CiviC Engagement

Review the Checklist

Make sure you have everything below to begin your application.

Transcript 

Download a PDF copy of your transcript from within Aeries.  

Letter of Reference

Request a reference from a teacher, an organizational leader or a mentor in or outside of school who can speak to your civic involvement, your civic-mindedness and commitment to the classroom, school, community or society.  Click Here for Reference Form  (Right-click the link and choose "copy link address."  Then email the link to your reference.)

Evidence of Participation

Participation includes, but is not limited to:

• attendance at city council or school board meetings

• serving in civic internships

• participating in community or neighborhood organizations

• supporting election activities

• participating in some acts of civil disobedience such as walk-outs or sit-ins

• school based projects that address civic issues.  

You may have also participated in events or activities not listed here, so feel free to check-in with a teacher to check.

Gather any evidence of your participation in civic events and activities.  Photographs, video, documents you've written or created, and social media posts you've contributed are all examples of what you could include as evidence.

Reflection about your Participation

We want to know what you've learned from your experiences.  You can write a reflection, make a selfie-video, create a slideshow, a podcast - you can be creative!  Answer the following three questions in your reflection: 

1. • How did you engage with individuals, groups or organizations to advance a common good or democratic ideal for the community?

   • What did you learn as a student, and how have you personally grown through the experience?

   • To what extent did your efforts have the desired impact, and what might still need to happen to continue making an impact?

How You Will Be Assessed

Your contributions, knowledge, and reflections will be evaluated according to the rubric linked here.  Please review the rubric to assess your application prior to submission.