Evidence:               

• Earn a minimum 2.0 weighted GPA
• Be on track to graduate

Submit an unofficial transcript for verification               

Evidence:               

• Complete, or be enrolled in, the following classes or their equivalents:
  • World History
  • U.S. History
  • American Government
• Earn a C or better in each of these courses

Submit an unofficial transcript for verification               

Evidence:               

• Addresses a real-world problem or need
• Investigates the root causes of the problem or need
• Includes bibliography of research
• Explores possible solutions and varied responses to the problem and explains how they chose a specific path
• Develops a plan of action
• Implements plan of action
• Reflects on the implementation, depth, duration, and/or impact, successes and failures of their project

Evidence of civic engagement project should clearly show the student’s work on the civic engagement project. Project should trace the student’s progress on the topic and include evidence of:               

• Root cause analysis and research of the problem or need
• The variety of responses student could have taken and why they decided on the project they chose
• The action plan from beginning to end
• Implementation of the action plan

Student’s civic action               

• ​Should consist of a significant duration, depth, and/or impact on the school/community
• A student should be able to justify the significance of their project’s duration, depth, and/or impact. This might include the impact on their own understanding of community problems and the ways they might implement that in the future.
• Must be relevant to the identified problem
• Incorporates meaningful action steps to contribute to the identified problem
• May engage with other individuals, groups, or organizations to contribute to solutions

Projects may be submitted in various formats, including but not limited to: essays, research papers, slide deck, video, multimedia presentation, etc.               

Evidence:               

Students must submit a reflection product that includes:               

• What did you learn and how did you personally grow through the process and completion of your civic engagement activity?
• How might the things you learned change or impact your future civic actions?
• How did you engage with individuals, groups, and/or organizations to advance a common good (for your community and/or society as a whole) or a democratic ideal, such as equity and justice?
• What knowledge, civic skills and competencies did you develop and gain as a result of your activity?
• To what extent did your efforts meet your desired impact? What might you have done differently or additionally to create a deeper or more lasting change?

Reflection product may include ONE of the following:               

• ​📄JUSD Refle​​ction Form
• Essay
• Video

Evidence:               

• Letter of recommendation or completed 📄JUSD SSCE Civic Endorsement Form from one of the following people:
  • Educator
  • Advisor
  • Supervisor
  • Civic partner or leader
  • Coordinator
• A 📄 self-evaluation form completed by the student