Service Learning Program

Elroy Wylde – Program Director

Phone: 625-6800 ext. 1113

ewylde@sterlingschools.org

            Community based service learning is service without pay to a non-profit organization or an individual or group in need of assistance.  The service must be for the benefit of others inside and outside the school community.  Academic based service learning enhances learning by connecting a service learning project to a specific objective of the curriculum.  This proposal deals mainly with community service for credit but also may include service learning within the curriculum of various classes.

            Program Overview:

• Students will receive one-half credit as an elective service course for each 60 hours served (up to two credits).
• Students in grades 10-12 will be eligible for this program.
• Students will do this service outside the classroom experience and both during and outside the regular school day.
• Students must register with their counselor and with the high school Community Service Program director and be approved for the program.
• Community service projects must be approved by the program director.
• Students will complete an action plan, describing the community problem or organization being served, the plan for personal involvement and/or the activity by the student, and a final evaluation of the volunteer experience.
• Students will organize and keep a “portfolio” on their experience.  Details of the portfolio will be given separately.
• Students who successfully complete at least 1/2 credit will be recognized at graduation