- Westside High School
- Service Learning
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Current service learning opportunities
Click here for a list of non-profit organizations that offer service learning opportunities.
Overview
Service May Be Performed in the Following Ways:
- School club or activity group;
- Approved agency or organization within the community;
- Student- or class-initiated projects within the school or community;
- Religious or civic organizations
- Activities on behalf of specific political candidates or issues, generally limited to 20 hours.
*The above guidelines were developed by a committee of parents, faculty members, and administrators who worked during the summer of 1993 to incorporate the ideas and recommendations of the entire Westside staff into a viable, workable graduation requirement and program.
Service Guidelines
1) Hours required by Grade Level
Seniors: 50 hours, Juniors: 50 hours, Sophomores: 60 hours, Freshmen: 80 hours
2) Limitations on hours:
The following activities have a limit of 20 hours maximum. All remaining hours done in each category are considered honor service hours.- Political Campaigns
- Family OR Individual Service (babysitting, routine chores, or assisting an able person do not count. A “need” MUST be present.
- 8 hours maximum per day for extended service projects (i.e. camp counselors, mission trips, day long projects) Travel time or sightseeing time is not included.
3) Hours must be PRE-approved by homeroom teacher!
4) Only hours for NON-PROFIT organizations are acceptable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Service Learning?
Service Learning is active student participation in an unpaid activity which is of benefit to other individuals or groups, community agencies, or the community at large.
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Is Service Learning a graduation requirement?
Yes, service learning is required in order to graduate from high school.
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Are there Service Learning opportunities through school?
Yes, many clubs participate in Service Learning projects throughout the year. Join a club! Other opportunities are posted on the Service Learning Bulletin Board (across from the art display in the Warrior Walkway).
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What is the process for gaining Service Learning credit?
- Student gets pre-approval from homeroom advisor (includes parent signature)
- Student does the service
- Agency fills out their section (after completion of service)
- Student writes reflection paragraph
- Student reflects to homeroom (gets advisor’s signature)
- Student turns it in to homeroom advisor
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How often is PowerSchool updated?
PowerSchool is updated two times a week. Once hours are turned in, please allow AT LEAST one full week for hours to update.
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Can my 8th grade student earn hours prior to entering high school?
Yes. However, students may NOT perform service hours until school has officially ended for the 8th grade year.
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How do I get a form in the summer?
Forms can be picked up from the main office during summer office hours. To receive a form, students must provide the name of the organization and dates service is to be performed.
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Who do I contact if the hours listed on PowerSchool are incorrect?
Please contact Krista Filipi, Service Learning Coordinator, at 402.343.2762 or filipi.krista@westside66.net.
Click here for examples of how service learning can be integrated into the curriculum.