Community Service

The Board of Education has established a diploma endorsement for students who have completed one hundred or more hours of community service during their high school careers. Those who qualify for the Century Club will be recognized with a seal that will be affixed to their diplomas, as well as through notations on their official high school transcripts, and in the graduation program.

The community service may be acquired through school sponsored and independent, but verifiable, community activities. Our expectation is that students will work toward approximately twenty five hours per year and will be required to complete a total of at least one hundred hours of service within the four years in order to qualify for the Century Club.

*There is an expectation that students who receive this endorsement will maintain an exemplary record of good citizenship throughout their high school careers. The student should see his/her counselor for details and Community Service Verification Forms regarding this diploma endorsement.

The Board of Education desires that students shall become concerned, connected and contributing members of the West Islip community, and the world-at-large. To this end, effective with the Class of 2022, it is expected that all students engage in community service as a requirement for graduation. Those students who have completed one hundred or more hours of community service during their high school careers shall receive a diploma endorsement and will be recognized with a seal that will be affixed to their diplomas and through notations on their official high school transcript and in the graduation program.

Regulations will be developed to guide the Community Service and Involvement Program (CSIP).