What is Service at FIS?
Service learning is an integral part of the FIS community and curriculum, and provides authentic learning experiences that help our students grow into adaptable, socially responsible global citizens. Projects at FIS support both the local community and people around the globe.
We believe that everyone has a responsibility to contribute positively to society and the environment, and our students take great pride in their service work – learning along the way that they can have a positive impact in our world.
While many of the school's service learning projects have been active in the school for years FIS also supports new student initiatives each year that may respond to a current crisis or support student passions to make a difference in the local community or the world.
Student groups are supervised by faculty sponsors and all associated fundraising is deposited and monitored by the school’s accounting office. The major event of fundraising for many of the groups is the Applefest celebration that takes place at FIS each fall with games and booths operated by student groups.
How to join a Service Group?
To join a service group, just show up to one of their meetings. If you would like to continue attending, please let the leader know, as they take attendance at each meeting.
There are several options for accessing information for when each group meets. Each morning in the bulletin you will see when the groups meet on that day, you can access information in this site Service Groups at FIS (more details) and you can see each group's information on the main service wall in the Stroth center and from their individual bulletin boards in the main building.
How can I create a new Service Group?
The first step is to talk about your idea to see if a new group can be developed or if your ideas can help support an existing group. There is a form (see below) that can be filled out that outlines the main ideas of what is involved in a service group or club development.
Please make an appointment with Mr. Sinclair or Mrs. Chaplin and we can discuss your ideas.
The form can be accessed here.
Please contact: Alicia_Chaplin@fis.edu or Pete_Sinclair@fis.edu
