Huntington Seniors Eligible for Seal of Civic Readiness

The New York State Seal of Civic Readiness is a special designation placed on the high school diplomas and transcripts for graduating seniors who qualify for the recognition. Huntington High School seniors are being invited to work toward earning this special distinction.

“The 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,” according to the State Education Department.

The special seal placed on a diploma and recorded on a transcript “shows the student’s understanding of a commitment to participatory government, civic responsibility and civic values; demonstrates to universities, colleges and future employers that the student has completed an action project in civics and social justice; and recognizes the value of civic engagement and scholarship,” the SED website states.

Huntington High School students interested in pursuing the Seal of Civic Readiness should join Google Classroom using code s5hzgbj and then complete a student record sheet with guidance counselor Lauren Brunoni. Students should then report to Room 255/256 to be assigned one of the following faculty advisors: James Graber, Joseph Leavy, Sarah Buchalter, Kaitlyn Hanft or Debora Balducci.

To qualify for the seal, a student must complete all diploma requirements along with earning a total of six points with at least two of the points in civic knowledge and two points in civic preparation. Students may also earn points by completing a middle school or high school Capstone project.

More information can be found at this link: https://www.nysed.gov/curriculum-instruction/seal-civic-readiness

Huntington students can review potential points with their assigned faculty advisor. They can then identify a goal to complete a civic or service learning project, extracurricular program, work-based experienced or Capstone project.

Students should plan to meet with their faculty advisor once or twice between October and December. They should meet with Mr. Leavy, the department chairman in December for a review of their record sheet and to confirm the points they have registered. Students can work on their civic experiences from October through April.

By May or June they should have completed all of the requirements for the seal. “This is a golden opportunity for students to improve their civic mindset,” Mr. Leavy said.

For more information, send a message to Mr. Leavy at jleavy@hufsd.edu.