ER: Engages in Civics

Elementary School

• identify my local, state and federal government officials
• learn about types of community helpers, such as firefighters, EMT's and police officers
• participate in community service such as walks, fundraisers and donations
• explain American symbols such as the American flag, Statue of Liberty and the Seal of New Jersey
• articulate why we have rules at school and rules at home

Middle School

• explain how my local government operates.  For example, the Township Committee and the School Board
• name and participate in various service organizations in my community such as Rotary, Elks, Freemasonry, Boy Scouts of America, Girls Scouts of the USA
• identify the three branches of government and explain how each branch works to serve our government
• participate in a mock trial
• donate time and resources to a service organization in my local and larger community
• write a "Letter to the Editor" and/or business organization concerning an issue important to me

High School

• attend School Board and Township Committee meetings
• register to vote
• vote in local, state and federal elections
• volunteer as a poll worker on election days (16+ years old)
• participate in civic clubs such as Model U.N., Student Council, Interact, Debate Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Amnesty, Montgomery UNICEF, Red Cross, Habitate for Humanity, International Club, Jumpstart, Operation Smile, Peer Leaders, Smile for a Child
• support a community service organization with my time, leadership and resources such as Van Harlingen Historical Society of Montgomery, Montgomery/Belle Mead/Rocky Hill Volunteer Fire Departments, Montgomery EMS, Montgomery South Asian Charity Foundation, Get Out
• write and volunteer with local officials on a Civic Action Project (CAP)