Civic Engagement
At La Puente High School, civic engagement is a cornerstone of our school culture and student experience. We take pride in empowering students to become informed, active citizens who make a positive impact in their communities. Our commitment to civic learning has been recognized through our designation as a California Democracy School, honoring our integration of civic education across the curriculum. We are also a multiple-time recipient of the California Civic Learning Award, which celebrates schools that foster meaningful civic participation and leadership among students. Additionally, La Puente High School has earned the prestigious Golden Bell Award for excellence in educational programs and proudly participates in Project LEAD, a student-driven initiative that promotes leadership, ethics, and active involvement in democratic processes.
The Civic Learning Award for public schools is co-sponsored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and California Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero. The CDE recognizes and values the important role of public schools in preparing students for participation in our democracy, and have a partnership to support civic education in California. The awards are designed to both celebrate successful efforts to engage students in civic learning and to identify successful models that can be replicated in other schools.
The goal of the California Democracy School Award program is to recognize elementary, middle, and high schools that are providing high quality civic learning for all students as part of an integrated curricular program or stand- alone curriculum across one or more grade levels. The award was given to schools that show extraordinary dedication to civics - whether providing forums for healthy debate, campaigning on community issues, or partnering with local groups to effect change.
The CSBA Golden Bell Awards® promote excellence in education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education throughout California. The Golden Bell Awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs.
Civic Engagement at LPHS
