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SERVICE LEARNING
Service Learning is a learning methodology that connects classroom curriculum with community issues and needs. Service Learning engages students in projects that serve the community and build their social and academic capacities.
- Students must complete a minimum of forty (40) hours prior to graduation.
- ALL SOPHOMORES MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS OF SERVICE IN ORDER TO BE PROMOTED TO JUNIOR STATUS.
- It is highly recommended that students complete all the required hours by the end of the 11th grade.
- To keep students engaged and committed to their Service Learning project, students are encouraged to choose an activity that reflects their personal interests.
- Service Learning creates opportunities that connect classroom learning with hands-on service, and joins the students and the school to the issues of the community and greater Chicago.
- Chicago School Reform Board Policy #97-0827-PO2, established Service Learning as a requirement for all CPS students.
Broad-spectrum overview of a generic Service Learning Project
- Generally Service Learning Projects are done after school, on weekends, holidays, and during summer.
- Hours can be accumulated on one project.
- Projects that promote a religion/faith or pay for your service are not permitted.
- Service Learning Projects cannot be performed with a for-profit company.
- A written verification Service Learning form must be turned in to S.L. coach before credit is issued.
- Documented Service Learning hours will be posted on student grade sheets.
Where you can look...
- Join a club at school like Interact or Key Club!
- VolunteerMatch is mainly a listing for Americans although there are some international listings under Virtual Volunteering. Otherwise, enter your zip code and see what is available near you.
- SERVEnet is another U.S. based volunteer listing prepared by Youth Service America. Enter your zip code to find an opportunity near you.
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