The Kentucky Civic Seal
The Kentucky Civic Seal program recognizes Kentucky students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high schoolers) who demonstrate exceptional civic performance through exhibiting their understanding, application, and reflection upon: local, state, and national governance; commitment to democratic principles and promoting the common good; informed participation in civic spaces; and reflection upon their role in modern civic life. The seal may be earned at each of the three grade-band commencements.
The Civic Seal is a program in partnership between Kentucky's Secretary of State office and the Kentucky Civic Education Coalition, an organizing arm of the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies.
Earning the seal extends the strong civic emphasis within the current Kentucky Academic Standards for Social Studies. Whereas the standards’ emphasis on civic application of learning provides a foundation, the seal program is an opportunity for students to go above-and-beyond in demonstrating good citizenship.
Students who successfully complete the Seal will receive a certificate through the Kentucky Secretary of State's office.
Read more about the academic and social outcomes of Seal programs in: United We Stand: Examining Core Criteria for the Kentucky Civic Seal Program
