VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM
Students in grades 10 – 12 are eligible to earn a total of one-half (0.5) elective credit by participating in Seymour High School’s Volunteer Community Service Program. Since such service is considered the keystone of an educated citizenry, students will be given the opportunity to “give something back” by volunteering to help their community while also working to fulfill their graduation requirements. Fifty (50) hours must be accumulated in order to earn the half (0.5) credit. Partial credit for less than fifty (50) hours will not be given.
This is not a requirement for all students but rather an elective course available through the Seymour High School Counseling Department. It can be started at any time (program must be approved before hours begin to count toward this credit) but must be completed before the student graduates. The necessary forms are available in the School Counseling Office. Students are encouraged to consider this elective as part of their total course program – it offers a new and exciting way to earn graduation credit.