SSL Opportunities
Student Service Learning Hours (SSL)
Student Service Learning (SSL) is a Maryland state graduation requirement. Students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate from high school and can start earning SSL hours the summer after grade 5. Students may continue to earn SSL hours throughout middle school and high school.
Student Service Learning (SSL) hours earned over the summer should be turned in to the school SSL coordinator by Friday, Sept. 29. All SSL forms completed during the summer and the 2023-2024 school year should be turned into the school’s SSL coordinator, Mrs. Rose, no later than the required deadline of May 31, 2024.
All MCPS students must earn 75 SSL hours to graduate.
**All SSL forms should be turned in to the counseling office and Mrs. Rose will pick them up from there.
Introduction to SSL Handout:
English | Español | 中文 | Français | tiếng Việt | 한국어 | አማርኛ | Portuguêse
SSL Hours Earned
How to check your SSL hours on Student/Parent Vue
SSL Forms, Guidelines and Resources
MCPS SSL Hub for Students/Families.
SSL Opportunities
https://bit.ly/SSLOpportunities
https://bit.ly/VirtualSSL2020
SSL Coordinators
High School SSL Coordinators
Middle School SSL Coordinators
SSL Program Overview Slideshow
https://bit.ly/SSLOverview2020
For Students - Hispanic Heritage Month & LGBTQ+ History Month Events
LGBTQ+ History in Montgomery County for Students
In recognition of LGBTQ+ History Month, this session will focus on understanding LGBTQ+ history and challenges they faced in Montgomery County, MD. Students will receive 2 SSL hours for attending the virtual event. MCPS is collaborating with Montgomery Planning to provide this learning experience.
Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Registration Link & QR Code: https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u9cquZxXQuKZZJ8NVN4_BA
Hispanic Heritage Month: Uncovering the Journey of a Latino Reporter
Description: Join Alberto Pimienta, Telemundo 44 anchor, and Lilian Mass, Telemundo community reporter, as they share personal stories about the struggles and victories they experienced to become journalists. Students will receive 2 SSL hours for attending the event.
Date: October 4, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic Heritage in Montgomery County
Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about Latino history in Montgomery County. Students will receive 2 SSL hours for attending the webinar.
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Fliers coming soon
Mental Health Awareness Week
October 30- November 04
Let’s end the stigma. Let’s talk about mental health.
Inviting all community members to join us virtually
MCPS and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association (MCSPA) will host a free virtual and in-person event from October 30– November 4, 2023, to give youth and families the opportunity to hear from mental health experts on issues that are important to them. The weeklong expo will feature school-based activities, dynamic speakers and informational videos, as well as two live events: a Waymaking Special on Student Mental Health on Wed., Nov. 1, 2023, and a Resource Fair and Q&A session on Sat., Nov. 4, 2023. Sessions will be available in multiple languages.
Participate virtually and earn SSL hours for graduation. Visit the website for details and requirements. https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/mental-health/fair/