Community service forms are available from the Upper School office. Beginning each summer in June, students may earn community service hours for the upcoming school year. All summer hours must be properly documented by September 15. Hours completed after school begins must be documented within one month of the service activity. With prior approval, regularly scheduled volunteer activities may be turned in once per semester. Signatures must be from the volunteer supervisor of the non-profit agency or from individuals who directly receive the service. Signatures from relatives are not acceptable. Incomplete hours result in an “F” on the transcript for that year; however, missing hours must still be made up to be eligible for graduation.

Community service is defined as giving of one’s time to improve the quality of life for community residents in need, particularly low-income individuals in such fields as health care, child care, literacy training, education (including tutorial services), social services, housing and neighborhood improvement, public safety, crime prevention and control, and community improvement.

Community service cannot be:
• Lobbying or political fundraising
• Conducting worship services at school, conventions, camps, during school trips or at synagogues
• Efforts directed to serve only a family member
• Direct fundraising activities

Community Service Hours Report Form