Service as action is a foundational element of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). It seeks to develop caring members of the community who act to make a positive difference to the lives of others and their environment. Service as action requires students to engage with their local community through community or personal projects and provides opportunities for students to explore, design, implement, and reflect on their efforts to positively impact their local environment. Through service as action experiences, students learn the value of community participation and gain a deeper understanding of the issues facing their immediate surroundings
Service should be earned at an acceptable place. Like the school, religious organizations, political organizations, environmental/animal groups, hospitals, etc. NO BUSINESSES
There must be a “learning” aspect to the service. How can I apply what I have learned in school? Students MAY NOT do baby-sitting, lawn mowing, cat sitting, dog sitting, friends‟ parties and house chores.
Supervisors cannot be family members. Students MAY NOT receive pay or compensation of any kind for the work completed.
Student MUST be supervised by an adult (not a family member) while completing service work.
Student MAY NOT work with dangerous equipment.
Student MAY NOT miss school to complete Service and MAY NOT work at a business.
The activity must provide a service to a community.
Performing in a school play/ Winter Concert (A) Planning, preparing and taking a lead in a school assembly. (A)
Participation in Open House events. (CS)
Organizing a Middle School Student Council initiative or event (CS)
Involvement in a curriculum orientated project (CS)
Taking part in a Grade level Paper Recycling Project (A)
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