Criteria Overview

Criteria

The headings are the California statewide criteria.

Open each item to see the WJUSD local criteria.

1. Be engaged in academic work in a productive way

For WJUSD students, this means you must earn a minimum of 2.0 in weighted total GPA OR be on track to graduate with good attendance (>90%)

Evidence: An unofficial copy of your transcript

2. Demonstrate a competent understanding of US and CA 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

For WJUSD students, this means you must get a C- or better in all high school history/social studies coursework

11th grade students will have completed World History & US History
12th grade students will also have completed Government

Evidence: An unofficial copy of your transcript

3. 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

Students will examine a local issue by researching the concern, planning, and implementing action that works towards a solution.

After, students will present the following: (a) their knowledge of the role of government and/or advocacy groups related to their issue, (b) how they proposed to solve the problem, (c) actions taken to solve the problem and the outcomes.

Evidence: A presentation at the Civic Engagement Showcase in April.

4. Demonstrate civic knowledge, skills, and dispositions through self-reflection

WJUSD students will write a short self-reflection and be prepared to discuss it.

Evidence: Responses on the final application form

5. Exhibit character traits that reflect civic-mindedness and a commitment to positively impact the classroom, school, community and/or society.

WJUSD students must obtain one or more recommendations from a peer, educator, mentor, official, or non-familial community member.

Evidence: One or more recommendation forms submitted by a peer, educator, mentor, official, or non-familial community member.

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