SSCE Criteria

A: To fulfill this criteria you must be on track to graduate. 

As a Junior or Senior, on track to graduation means that you have a 2.0 GPA or higher or show academic improvement. You will need to attach your transcript to the application to show this. 

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A: To fulfill this criteria you must have a passing grade in at least two of the following classes listed below:

• World History (Power & Identity Around the World, World History and Geography, Honors World History, Advanced World History, and AP European History.)

• US History (Identity & Agency in U.S. History, Identity & Agency in U.S. History Honors, U.S. History and Geography, Honors U.S. History, and AP U.S. History.)

• American Government equivalent courses include any course that meets the California for 12th grade Principles of American Democracy: Government, Honors Government, or AP Government and Politics.

• Or Equivalent community college courses. For more information, contact Tere Ceseña Bontempo, HSS Resource Teacher - mcesenabontempo@sandi.net.

Note: If you have not earned a C or better in World History, U.S. History, or American Government courses or have submitted request for pass/fail grades*, you may complete an Undue Hardship Waiver. 

*See Assembly Bill 104

A: To fulfill this criteria you must choose from one of two options below.

Option 1: For Students Completeing Civic Engagement Projects Outside of Class Coursework

For your independent civic engagement project, you must have completed the following:

1. Identified a meaningful problem or issue

2. Researched the root causes & identified different ways to address the issue

3. Built awareness about the issue & promoted potential solutions

4. Discussed the issue & solutions with decision makers

5. Reflected on your impact, how you have grown & how you could improve

Note: If you need support with these components, please email Tere Ceseña Bontempo (HSS Resource Teacher) mcesenabontempo@sandi.net

Option 2:  For Students Completing a YPAR Project through Class Coursework

You completed all the major components of the Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Project that your teacher required for the class. This might include:

1. Researching a topic

2. Writing about your research and what you learned

3. Creating a presentation (for the class or community) that includes both speaking and visuals that followed a teacher-provided rubric based on California State standards

4. Reflecting on your experience and what you learned during the project

Note: If you have an IEP, your teacher will provide support and accommodations to help you successfully complete each part of the project.

A: To fulfill this criteria you must have reflected on the process and impact of your civic engagement project. Your reflection may take the form of a written response, video recording, or slide presentation.

Make sure to respond to ALL questions on this Reflection Guide AND share a copy of your reflection (e.g. written response, video recording, or slide presentation) with your Recommender listed in Criteria 5.

Note: All questions must be explicitly addressed. Reflection in Criteria 3 is a reflection of the work done on the Civic Engagement Activity/Plan. Criteria 4 is a reflection of self.

A: To fulfill this criteria, you must select someone to recommend you.

Recommendation can be from a:

• Teacher, Mentor, or Supervisor (Who supervised the project)

• Civic partner OR Community member who has been impacted by the project

Note: If you are completing a project outside of a class, be sure to give your recommender a copy of your reflection from Criteria 4 so they can learn more about you and your project. Your recommenders must complete this online recommendation form. If you are completing a project through class coursework, work with your teacher to ensure a recommendation is submitted.