As students of The Civics & Government Institute you must fulfill certain requirements. The documents below will help you in meeting these goals. All forms and documents, except the Bill, Resolution, and Brief Templates, are .pdf files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don't have Acrobat Reader you can download it for free using the link to the left.

The CGI Bill Template (MS Word file)

In order to be debated, all bills written for the Civics and Government Institute's Congress sessions must be completed in this format.

The CGI Resolution Template (MS Word file)

In order to be debated, all resolutions written for the Civics and Government Institute's Congress sessions must be completed in this format.

The CGI Components of Government Studies Grade

This document explains in detail how the Period 2,

Government Studies Elective is graded.

The CGI Department Descriptions

This document contains a description of each CGI Department,

its focus, its goals, and its responsibilities.

The CGI Department Rubric

This one-page rubric explains the assignments students

must complete for their departments.

The CGI Calendar

This monthly calendar contains the entire year's schedule of events, detailing each second period class, due dates, and special programs.

The CGI Constitution

This document is the foundation for your student-run government. Each student is responsible for reading and following the procedures it contains.

The CGI Parliamentary Procedure Form

These are the new and improved rules for debate in all Congress sessions.

Each student must be familiar with the procedures.

Mentoring Logs

Each student must meet with his or her mentor at least once per marking period. Prior to these meetings, the student must complete the marking period specific form with typed responses and bring it to the mentoring session.

Marking Period 1

Marking Period 2

Marking Period 3

Marking Period 4

The CGI Resolution Tuesday Rubric

This one-page rubric explains the assignments and

grading procedure for Resolution Tuesdays.

Resolution Tuesday Record

Students must record each resolution or bill debated in departments on Tuesdays. Download this supplemental form as needed.

Congressional Record

Students must record each resolution or bill debated in Congress on Wednesdays. Download this supplemental form as needed.

High Honors / Honors Contract for English

All CGI English courses are taught at both the High Honors and Honors levels. This form describes the requirements for both. Each student must decide whether he or she will contract for HH or Honors, sign the contract, and return it to his or her English teacher.

Advanced Placement / Honors Contract for History

All CGI History courses are taught at both the Advanced Placement and Honors levels. This form describes the requirements for both. Each student must decide whether he or she will contract for AP or Honors, sign the contract, and return it to his or her History teacher.