Community Service

How many required hours of community service are needed for high school graduation requirements?

Students are required to complete 10 hours of community service. However, they can submit additional hours beyond this minimum.  This allows their official transcript to reflect their most current community service contributions. 

When are Community Service hours due? 

Throughout the school year, Social Science Teachers are responsible for collecting and updating students' community service hours using the Infinite Campus Student System.  These hours are recorded on the students' official transcript, which is crucial for various opportunities such as scholarships, financial, aid, specific college programs, internships, and employment. 

As students approach their senior year, there will be designated due dates and reminders for those who have not yet submitted their required 10 hours of community service, as it is a requirement for high school graduation.  It is essential for students to stay on top of these requirements to ensure they meet graduation criteria. 

Why are your Social Science teachers an important part of the verification process for community service hours?

Students turn in their community service hours to their Social Science Teachers because Social Science classes often integrate community service as a core component of the curriculum, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts, fostering civic engagement, and developing a deeper understanding of social issues. 

More Reasons why Social Science is an important connection to community service: 

• Curriculum Integration:
  Social science classes often focus on civic engagement, social issues, and community problems, and community service provides a practical, hands-on way for students to learn about these topics. 

• Service Learning:
  Many social science teachers incorporate service-learning projects, where students identify a community need, develop a plan to address it, and then implement their plan through community service. 

• Skill Development:
  Community service helps students develop valuable skills, such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and leadership, which are all important for success in social science and beyond. 

• Civic Responsibility:
  Participating in community service cultivates a sense of civic responsibility and encourages students to become active and engaged citizens. 

• Assessment:
  Social science teachers may use community service hours as part of their grading system, recognizing the effort and learning that students demonstrate through their involvement. 

• Real-World Application:
  By connecting classroom learning to real-world experiences, community service helps students see the relevance of what they are learning and makes the material more meaningful. 

• College Applications:
  Community service can also strengthen a student's college application by demonstrating their commitment to making a difference in their community.