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The purpose of the Work or Service Learning Component is to encourage students to develop an understanding of civic responsibility and the role they can play in supporting and strengthening their communities. Students must document 120 hours or more of qualifying time.
Documented hours must occur after July 1, 2017, and before April 23, 2018.
There are 2 ways to meet this requirement.
- Students may use work experience from a job.
- Students are encouraged to meet this requirement through community involvement hours.
Directions: First, get a copy of the Service Learning Calculator on the right. Your mentor will help you understand how to collect your hours using this document, or you may watch the "How to use your Calculator" video. An Employer Grade Sheet is included for an adult who has supervised your work or community experience to grade your performance. The Employer Grade Sheet only needs to be submitted once. Finally, the Service Learning Journal is a summary of how the experience will benefit you as a whole. The Employer Grade Sheet and Journal may be included as evidence in your portfolio.
Reference the list below for suggested activities that are eligible for hours.
Eligible Activities Menu Board
Job Site: Work experience from a job
Elementary School: Assist with school events, school PTAs, activities for children, tutor students
Secondary School: Organize and lead school activities that benefit the community, assist with school events or school PTAs
Animal Care: Volunteer in a zoo or animal shelter
Arts and Culture: Volunteer in galleries, libraries or volunteer to support community productions
Charitable Organizations: Assist with special events, programs, clerical tasks
Child /Youth Programs: Assist with child/youth programs or volunteer in a child care center or a camp
Community Organizations: Assist with special events, food banks, community support services, shelters, or clerical tasks
Community Service for Individuals: Assist community members in need, the homeless, or veterans
Environmental Projects: Plant flowers or trees, volunteer for neighborhood beautification projects, recycling projects/centers, or volunteer at Metro Parks
Health Agencies: Volunteer in hospitals, hospices, Red Cross, or donate blood (time required to donate)
Political Organizations: Volunteer for activities related to legitimate and recognized political organizations, or local, municipal, county, state, and national government (excluding those with direct ties to the school district)
Public Safety Organizations: Volunteer for activities sponsored by the police, fire, sheriff, or military (not including in-class JROTC time)
Religious Organizations: Assist with programs and special events
Senior Citizens: Assist in seniors’ residences, providing services for seniors in the community
Sports and Recreation: Coach, organize special events, or assist with projects
Service-focused Club Activities: Participate in activities that expand community service to others beyond the school day (holiday dinner participation, environmental action activities, etc.)
Service Learning Calculator (Final hours must be in by April 23, 2018)
Watch: How to use your Service Learning Calculator
Employer Grade Sheet (Due March 30, 2018)
Optional:
Service Learning Journal (Due March 5, 2018)
Ineligible Activities
- Take place during the regular time allotted for the instructional program on a school day with the exception of an activity that takes place during the student’s lunch breaks or “open” periods, which is permissible (i.e., office or library helper).
- Consist of duties normally performed in the home or personal space.
- Involve participation in extracurricular activities at a secondary school or any position for which a student must run for school-wide election.
If you have additional questions or concerns, first reach out to the assigned student mentor, senior counselor, and/or the principal of the high school. For appeals or additional questions, please email TheSeniorProject@apslearns.org and a team will review.
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