You may log your CSL hours through this activity log.
Please note that the link only works, when you use your student Gmail account.
Additional resources and links to partner organizations are available in the links above.
CSL Project Overview
During their time at Pollard, students are expected to participate in a Community Service Learning (CSL) project to help them become active, responsible citizens, knowledgeable about social issues, and concerned about the world around them. Students will focus their service on helping to "make a positive difference" in our world. They will follow a number of structured steps to help them complete their CSL projects. They consider their own values and priorities and select an area for service work based on this. Students perform at least six hours of service with an organization or project related to their interests. They learn and think "deeply" about a pre-selected social issue, and, at the end of the project, reflect on their learning, personal growth, and ways they have contributed to the betterment of society. Students will have an assembly to learn of this information in the spring of their 7th grade year, but they may apply hours ahead of time, by using the resources on this website.
Brainstorming What justice issues are facing our community, state, nation and world?
Deep learning about your social issue and your organization Learn more about your social issue by researching and reading articles.
Organizations research and selection/submit proposal Go to the Organizations Manual link to learn about different service organizations so you can make an informed choice for your own community service learning. If you have an idea for an independent project instead, please submit a proposal to Mr. Healey.
Make and implement your action plan Contact your organization. Be sure to reflect and write about your experiences after each visit. If the organization permits, take and share pictures to document your work. Use the activity log link (above) to keep track of your work and supervisor contact information. Although the expectation is at least SIX hours of total service, you may find your service work so rewarding that you choose to do more. If you do more, let us know about this time too!
Final Self Reflection Presentation on your CSL project The final piece of this project is a Slide share (with your grade 8 Advisory) through which you demonstrate your learning and accomplishments. This will bring together all the components of this experience in terms of what you've learned. Be sure to include reflections on: your experience, your research, and the service performed.