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Criteria for Demonstrating Proficiency in Civic Knowledge

Students who receive the Â鶹¹ÙÍø Seal of Civic Readiness must earn a total of six points, with at least two points from column #1 - Criteria for Demonstrating Proficiency in Civic Knowledge.

The options for this category include:

1a. Social Studies courses required for graduation: 1 pt.

  • Obtain course credit in Global History & Geography I
  • Obtain course credit in Global History & Geography II
  • Obtain course credit in United States History & Government
  • Obtain equivalent of these courses, as approved by the local public-school superintendent or his or her designee or by the chief administrative officer of a registered nonpublic high school.

1b. Social Studies Regents Exam – Mastery Level: 1.5 pts.*

  • Demonstrate mastery level on the Global History & Geography II Regents and/or United States History Regents.

1c. Social Studies Regents Exams - Proficiency Level: 1 pt.*

  • Receive a passing score on the Global History & Geography II Regents and/or United States History Regents (apply safety net if eligible).

1d. Advanced Social Studies Courses: .50 pt.*

  • Demonstrate proficiency in an advanced social studies course (e.g., Honors, Pre-AP, AP, IB or College/University level approved by the school district; including dual enrollment courses or others approved by the SCR Committee).

1e. Optional Civic Knowledge Research Project: 1 pt.

  • Demonstrate civic knowledge through a social studies research project. The District’s Seal of Civic Readiness Committee must approve this project.

*Students may receive these points more than once. Testing accommodations recommended in an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodations Plan must be provided. Students in schools with an alternate pathway for graduation approved by the Commissioner will be held to those schools' criteria.

Civic Knowledge Research Project

1e. The Civic Knowledge Research Project - 1 point*

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Definition

°Õ³ó±ðÌý1e. Civic Knowledge Research ProjectÌýis a research project in which students examine a question (constitutional, historical, political, economic, and/or social) through the lens of civics, use a variety of sources (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, primary, secondary), support a thesis (argument or perspective on the topic), and present their research using written, audio/visual, oral, and/or multimodal formats.

*Students may only be awarded points for the 1e. Civic Knowledge Research Project once.

Seal of Civic Readiness Committee Responsibilities
  • Review project performance tasks (overviews and assessment tools) to ensure they meet the requirements.
  • Track the individual progress of each student earning points towards the 1e.ÌýCivic Knowledge Research Project, add the earned points in the locally determined tracking system and store copies of the project for a minimum of three years in the event of audit.

Teacher Responsibilities
  • Develop aÌýproject overviewÌýfor students that:
    • Examines a question (constitutional, historical, political, economic, and/or social) through the lens of civics.
    • Use a variety of sources (i.e., quantitative, qualitative, primary, secondary) to investigate the research question and support the research thesis (argument or perspective on the topic).
    • Assess student sources for credibility, reliability, and factuality to bolsterÌýmedia literacyÌý²õ°ì¾±±ô±ô²õ.
    • Create a works cited or bibliography format model for student use.
    • Facilitate students in creating a work product that presents their research using written, audio/visual, oral, and/or multimodal formats.
  • °ä°ù±ð²¹³Ù±ðÌýassessment toolsÌýthat are consistent with the school’s practices and evaluate each of the essential project elements.
    • Coordinate with the Seal of Civic Readiness Committee to review the project overview and assessment tools for accreditation.

Student Responsibilities
  • Develop and create a 1e. Civic Knowledge Research Project that fulfills accreditation criterion.

Resources

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Seal of Civic Readiness Manual Navigation Links
New York State Seal of Civic Readiness Manual Home

Introduction, Background, Definition, and Domains

Criteria to Earn the Seal of Civic Readiness

Civic Knowledge Components

Civic Participation Components

2a. High School Civic Project

2b. Service-Learning Project

2c. Elective Coursework

2d. Work-Based Learning Experience

2e. Middle School Capstone Project

2f. High School Capstone Project
New York State Seal of Civic Readiness ResourceÌýToolkit