Seal of Civic Readiness

The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness is a formal recognition that a student has attained a high level of proficiency in terms of civic knowledge, civic skills, civic mindset and civic experiences. 

To obtain the Seal of Civic Readiness, a student must complete all requirements for a New York State local or Regents diploma AND earn a specified number of points in two areas: Civic Knowledge and Civic Participation.

Official guidelines and final rules to determine eligibility for the Seal of Civic Readiness are those stated in the Columbia High School Seal of Civic Readiness handbook 

Students must apply by the first Monday in March of their Senior Year

BUILD A PATHWAY TO THE SEAL OF CIVIC READINESS 

● Students must achieve six total points from the options below.

● Choose any combination of blue and green blocks to equal 6 points total. NOTE: At least 2 points must come from each color. 

● Components with an asterisk (*) means students may receive these points more than once.