Service learning is an essential component of the IB curriculum.
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Activity Logs
Students have a Mustang Herd CS Guidebook that is used in their AVID I/II and/or their Mascot Homeroom class. Service log hard copy sheets can be downloaded below OR students should use Managebac to record ALL HOURS and complete ALL REFLECTIONS of service. (more details found in the guidebook)
When a student completes all seven objectives and completes fifty hours of service, the student is eligible for a service medallion. See Ms. Love if you have any concerns about your service requirements or records.
Download a Service Hours Log Single Sheet.pdf
Requirements
50 hours of service over the first two years of the high school experience and completed objectives.
Objectives
Become more aware of their own strengths and areas for growth
Undertake challenges that develop new skills
Discuss, evaluate, and plan student-initiated activities
Persevere in action
Work collaboratively with others
Develop international-mindedness through global engagement, multilingualism and intercultural understanding
Consider the ethical implications of their actions
What constitutes community service?
Students are encouraged to use their interests, passions, and skills to provide meaningful service both in their service learning blocks and during free time that they can devote to the community. For community activities, students must be supervised by an adult, must be engaged with an organization (i.e. an animal shelter, a scouting group, or a charity, etc), and provide contact information (email or telephone number) for the supervising adult.
How do I log hours?
Hours can be designated by the sponsor of an event.
Hours can be logged in half-hour increments.
A half an hour community service will be earned for giving items such as cans, clothes, and the like to a charity – the number of items will not matter. Students may accumulate up to two hours of time through donations.
Hours can be saved or banked for the next year until the student completes the 50 hours. Students are encouraged to participate in service hours on a regular and on-going basis.
What does not constitute service?
Any activity in which you receive a tangible benefit or reward such as money (like babysitting) or special favors.
Any school activity in which you will receive a grade or credit toward a grade.
Practice hours for performance activities (i.e. choir practice, sports practice,etc.)
Helping a relative or friend with chores or a job.
Participating in a religious activity, play, as an acolyte, or youth group that’s purpose is to promote a given religion. Activities that promote worship or evangelism do not count toward the service hours requirement. However, if such an activity benefits others without proselytizing, then the activity will count. Feeding the homeless, building homes for the needy, holiday group presentations to the community, and assisting with gift giving during the holidays all count toward service hours.
Playing in a band for formal presentation at school does not constitute community service unless the ensemble plays outside the school for the benefit of others such as for a nursing home.
Please talk with a teacher if you have questions regarding a type of service.
When will I be responsible for tracking my hours?
Students should track their hours in their ManageBac account in hour and half hour increments. They should also complete the reflections found in their logbook. Teachers will review each marking period to see that information is being properly completed. This will also give students the ability to monitor and evaluate their own progress.
How are students recognized for completing service hours requirements?
Students will be recognized in grade level presentations once they have completed the fifty hours of service and have completed all seven objectives.