Each semester we require 15 service hours.
However, due to recent state legislation, we will be amending this hour count for the Fall 2025 semester.
Please note that NO VIRTUAL SERVICE HOURS will count as service hours. It's time to start being more present in the Plano community!
What counts as service?
Any NHS-sponsored or promoted service
1 service hour = 1 hour of active service
Max 6 hours from summer break (May 26 - August 1) count towards Fall semester
Service hours should equal the amount of time spent doing service
What does NOT count as service?
Activities required by a class or other organization
Informal, non-approved peer tutoring
Activities actively promoting a religion or political viewpoint
Political campaigns/promotions
Working in your or someone else’s home
Paid employment
Time spent not actively serving (breaks don’t count)
Online service NOT completed during the summer
What are Donation Hours?
~$10 donation to any organization = 1 hour
Maximum of 3 donation hours.
Keep record of electronic receipt(s) for submission