Service Learning is a "learn by doing" approach to the curricuum that combines active service to the community with academic study. Service Learning teaches students that they can make a difference in the community at the same time that they are learning. The goal of our program is to empower students to improve their community as well as their own problem solving and interpersonal skills. All students are encouraged to serve in various ways. Exxamples of student service include collection drives, volunteering at community based organizations, and advocating for change.
The Maryland state service learning graduation requirement consists of 75 hours of service or a county approved program. In Cecil County students are responsislbe for completing one service learning project in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. Completion of all four porojects will meet the MSDE requirement for earning a high school diploma.
I am the Service Learning Coordinator for Rising Sun High School. If you have any questions about service learning or volunteering, you are welcome to contact me.
Meritorious Hours Form
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If you are volunteering your time, make note of it! This form allows you to record your hours and then hand it in to Mrs. Evans to be recorded permanently on your report cards.
Alternative Project Form
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If you did not finish one or more of your service projects in 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th grade, you are required to complete 20 hours of community service per project. Please be sure to record your hours on the Alternative Project form to hand in to Mrs. Evans. Do not forget to write your one page essay!
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Volunteer Opportunity Search This website has a number of volunteer opportunities on it. If you are looking for a place to volunteer, you can put in your zipcode, the distance you're willing to travel, and your area of interest.
MD Share This website allows you to do a search of volunteer opportunities. 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on the county of interest. 3. Type "volunteer" and click search. 4. A list of opportunities will appear for you to review.
