1. Students must complete or participate in at least three approved civics learning programs or institutes that specifically focus on civics content and learning (view the Arizona State Standards for guidance on the definition of civics education). 
2. This must be other than a traditional senior government course. AP Government is an acceptable program with a score of 3 or above but is not required. 
3. Some potential programs and institutes include: participation in civics summer institutes/intensive programs, participation in school-sponsored extra-curricular civics-based activities, and online/in-person courses focused on civics education (other than the traditional government course).  
4. Students are not required to participate in an institute or program that requires travel. 

Approved Programs and Institutes:

1. Students must participate in 30 HOURS civic engagement activities with 10 hours dedicated to civics specific activities. 
2. Civic specific (engagement) activities are defined as activities: 
   1. Where students engage with community members (virtually or in person) to identify a cause/issue in the community, state, or nation. 
   2. That must be validated by a supervisor or leader. 
   3. Where students are practicing civics and participating in civics (demonstrating their civic knowledge). 
   4. Are completed with a public agency or civics organization.
   5. That occurs outside of class time. 
3. Community service activities are defined as:
   1. Unpaid work performed for the benefit and betterment of the community.
   2. Working with a credible organzation or group (not affiliated with the family).
   3. That are validated by a supervisor or leader.
   4. Can be completed based on personal interests and preference.
4. Districts/schools should provide a template for documenting these hours. 
   1. CUSD80 TEMPLATE
   2. NJHS Volunteer Hours Form and Reflection (Created by Pinellas County School Board)
5. If a civic engagement activity is not on the list but meets the requirements, it is approved. There is such a variety of ways for students to participate in civic engagement, the list is practically endless!
6. Civics engagement activities can also be completed through Category 1 programs/groups. For example: A student may be in the Student Government which counts as category 1 and the student government decides to host a get-out-the-vote campaign on campus which counts as category 2.

Examples and Approved Civic Engagement Activites:

1. Participating students must complete a written reflection on their experiences earning the Arizona State Seal of Civics Literacy.
2. See the Reflection Guidance for prompts, alignment to the standards, and a rubric.