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The Community Service Learning component is a valuable piece of our school
curriculum. Community Service serves as a graduation requirement, as well as
providing an opportunity for students to engage in a rich service learning experience
beyond the walls of the school. Students receive elective credit toward graduation
as an added benefit to this program. The school staff has noticed a significant
increase in students' sense of responsibility and self-confidence, as a result of their
involvement in this program. They feel that discipline problems decrease, while
attendance and student achievement increase as a result of this opportunity. Being
located in the close proximity to two local elementary schools provides an excellent
laboratory for community service learning. Elementary school staffs welcome our
students as assistants in the classrooms, offices, lunch and PE areas. Other
examples of community service learning include local convalescent hospitals, service
organizations, the district technology fair, UNICEF and the American Cancer Society.
Approximately 50% of our student body is involved in a variety of community service
experiences throughout the school year. We are very excited about this program and
would encourage others to visit and model it to fit their individual school and community
populations.
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