Service-Learning

Service Learning

Civic participation through our service learning program, which connects course curricula with local and global social issues through service experiences in the community. Our emphasis is on organizations that work for social change.

Our Service Learning program encourages students to become active members in local, national and global communities through service experiences related to classroom curriculum. Contact Service Learning Coordinator Janeece Henes for information. You can also download a service learning log sheet to help you record and keep track of your service learning hours. Options for service learning projects include:

• Volunteering at non-profit and community organizations.
• Assisting with the varied needs of community members.
• Participating in faculty-initiated projects.
• Helping FALA as a teaching aide or office aide.
• Working with community partner organizations to create and participate in projects aimed for community improvement.

Middle school students are strongly encouraged to participate in service learning projects through their courses at FALA. (Hours logged in middle school will not count toward the high school requirements.) High school students must participate in five service-learning hours per year connected with FALA courses and complete an additional 25 hours per year either through additional FALA service learning activities or community service, volunteer work or individual service learning opportunities.

All high school students must complete 120 hours of service learning to graduate, pro-rated per year of attendance. Any student who does not complete the service learning requirements by the date of graduation will be allowed to participate in the ceremony but will not receive a diploma until verification of completion of hours is submitted.