FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Who do I contact to determine whether a community service activity is eligible for community service hours?
First, please review this website to see if your question can be answered (see tabs for requirements, accountability, and FAQs listed below). If not, please contact the Community Service Coordinator Amy Maxey at [email protected].
May students receive compensation or dual benefit for services, such as a school fine arts credit or scout merit badges?
No. Students cannot receive any sort of compensation or dual benefit for community service.
Are theater, ballet, and/or musical performances eligible for community service hours?
No. However, if the admission charges are being donated to a non-profit community service organization, the hours would be eligible. Rehearsal time for any event is not considered eligible service. Ushering for non-profit performances outside of school is eligible.
Are family and religious activities eligible for community service hours?
No. However, outreach programs to the community such as Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and CARITAS sponsored by a religious organization would qualify. Please contact the Community Service Coordinator ([email protected]) for prior approval if the activity is not on the list of providers.
Can hours worked in a family business be counted toward community service? NO.
Does tutoring count toward community service?
Tutoring fellow classmates is not considered community service unless it is part of a club or school activity, and is approved and verified by the faculty club sponsor.
Who do I contact to determine whether a community service activity is eligible for community service hours?
First, please review this website to see if your question can be answered (see tabs for requirements, accountability, and FAQs listed below). If not, please contact the Community Service Coordinator Amy Maxey at [email protected].
May students receive compensation or dual benefit for services, such as a school fine arts credit or scout merit badges?
No. Students cannot receive any sort of compensation or dual benefit for community service.
Are theater, ballet, and/or musical performances eligible for community service hours?
No. However, if the admission charges are being donated to a non-profit community service organization, the hours would be eligible. Rehearsal time for any event is not considered eligible service. Ushering for non-profit performances outside of school is eligible.
Are family and religious activities eligible for community service hours?
No. However, outreach programs to the community such as Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, and CARITAS sponsored by a religious organization would qualify. Please contact the Community Service Coordinator ([email protected]) for prior approval if the activity is not on the list of providers.
Can hours worked in a family business be counted toward community service? NO.
Does tutoring count toward community service?
Tutoring fellow classmates is not considered community service unless it is part of a club or school activity, and is approved and verified by the faculty club sponsor.