Jurupa Unified School District – Civics

The Jurupa Unified School District is committed to supporting students in learning without limits. It is the aim of JUSD to encourage and create pathways for students to become civically engaged in institutions at the local, state, and national levels in accordance with the California state civic vision. JUSD seeks to provide students with opportunities to actively engage in civic learning, and to recognize students who demonstrate the civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for a 21st century democratic society.

📄JUSD State Seal of Civic Engagement Site

State Seal of Civic Engagement

To qualify for the State Seal of Civic Engagement, California high school students in their junior and senior year must:

Be engaged in academic work in a productive way;
Demonstrate a competent understanding of U.S. and California constitutions; functions and governance of local governments; tribal government structures and organizations; the role of the citizen in a constitutional democracy; and democratic principles, concepts, and processes;
Participate in one or more informed civic engagement project(s) that address real-world problems and require students to identify and inquire into civic needs or problems, consider varied responses, take action, and reflect on efforts;
Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection; and
Exhibit character traits that reflect civic-mindedness and a commitment to positively impact the classroom, school, community and/or society.

Students participating in civic engagement activities

Questions? Please contact Amanda Jaurigue at ✉️amanda_jaurigue@jusd.k12.ca.us.

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Jurupa Unified School District – Civics

State Seal of Civic Engagement

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