Service as Action at JMA
Students in the Middle Years Program (MYP) are expected to complete Service As Action activities, which may arise from classroom lessons or students’ individual interests. At JMA, students:
participate in Service as Action as a part of their learning experiences in school
participate in Service as Action outside of school hours through projects and activities that serve the community
Through their Service as Action, students grow as individuals and meet the IB Service Learning Outcomes.
Service Learning Outcomes
Students must meet the following learning outcomes during their time in MYP. In the course of Service As Action (SA), students will:
become more aware of their own strengths and areas for growth;
undertake challenges that develop new skills;
discuss, evaluate and plan student-initiated activities;
persevere in action;
work collaboratively with others;
develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding; and
consider the ethical implications of their actions.
What is a Service As Action “activity”?
A Service As Action (SA) activity is anything that benefits other people or groups and for which you do not receive payment or a grade. The activity can be something you do through your school (such as tutoring or campus beautification) or can be something completely separate from your school (such as working with Crisis Assistance Ministry or participating in a neighborhood cleanup).
Service as Action Requirements
6th Graders:
6th graders complete at least TWO service as action activities.
JMA sponsors multiple service activities during the school year.
Students can participate in JMA's activities or find their own service opportunities outside of school.
After each activity, students will submit a reflection in Toddle to document their service.
7th Graders:
7th graders complete at least THREE service as action activities.
JMA sponsors multiple service activities during the school year.
Students can participate in JMA's activities or find their own service opportunities outside of school.
After each activity, students will submit a reflection in Toddle to document their service.
8th Graders -- 8th Graders complete the MYP Community Project.
Deadlines for 6th & 7th:
Students must submit a reflection in Toddle for at least one activity by January 21st.
Reflections for ALL activities must be submitted April 29th.
Deadlines for 8th:
8th graders follow the timeline for the 8th Grade Community Project.
How do scholars submit their Service Reflections?
All 6th and 7th graders submit their service reflections through the Service as Action portal in Toddle.
8th Graders will document their progress on their Community Project through Toddle.
Questions? Contact IB Coordinator, Mary Kendrick at mary.kendrick@cms.k12.nc.us