Civics Novice - CTHS

Issued by Cherry Creek School District

Earner has demonstrated competency in civics by participating in the political or non-political process, in an activity of personal and/or public concern, developing a combination of situational knowledge, values and motivation to make a difference in the community and acquire civic insight. This micro-credential is derived from the Colorado Department of Education’s 21st Century Essential Skills and recommended areas for affective programming for Gifted and Talented students.

Type Validation

Skills

Earning Criteria

Earner has demonstrated competency in Civics in one of the following areas: Situational Knowledge, Citizenship, Participation, and Civic Knowledge.
SITUATIONAL KNOWLEDGE: To have familiarity, awareness, and understanding of social situations, practices, beliefs, and values.
CITIZENSHIP: Passion and commitment to serve others; to act with integrity and empathy
PARTICIPATION: Demonstrates independent experience and civic action, with reflective insights about the aims and accomplishments of one’s actions
CIVIC KNOWLEDGE: Connects one’s academic learning to one’s own participation in civic life

Standards

Colorado Department of Education | 21st Century Skills

Colorado Department of Education identifies the following skills and knowledge areas key to college and/or career readiness in the 21st Century: Critical Thinking and Reasoning, Information Literacy, Collaboration, Self-Direction, and Invention.

Colorado Department of Education | Affective Development

Colorado Department of Education's Office of Gifted and Talented identifies the following skills and knowledge as key to college and/or career readiness in the 21st Century: Personal Competence, Social Competence, Leadership Competence, Cultural Competence, and Communication Competence.