COMMUNITY SERVICE UPDATE (WITH SCHOOL CLOSURE):
Community Service hours are waived for all students for the 2019-2020 and the 2020-2021 school years.
In addition, in order to keep things equitable for all students, no community service hours from the 2020-2021 school year will be accepted.
Due to COVID-19, students are encouraged not to be out in the community unnecessarily.
Next year, after we have a better idea about where we are with the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as, safety practices/recommendations, a decision will be made about whether or not to excuse the hours for 2021-2022.
Requirements for the cords will be adjusted each year, until we can get back to normal.
VP Lewis-Jones will send out more information about the requirements at the beginning of next school year.
Seniors who have submitted hours and qualify for a cord will be contacted separately in the Spring. (Please note that the deadline to submit hours has passed and are no longer accepted.)
Contact Ms. Lewis-Jones at nlewis@egusd.net if you have any questions. Stay safe and healthy!
COMMUNITY SERVICE/SERVICE LEARNING HANDBOOK
COMMUNITY SERVICE CORD INFORMATION
COMMUNITY SERVICE APPLICATION TO EXCEED 25 HOURS OF ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Community Service 25 Hour Application
COMMUNITY SERVICE IDEAS
- Planting—Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants
- Public Awareness—Convey information about health issues, public safety, social and environmental concerns, or other subjects that will serve our community
- Public Media—Produce communications, include videos, to convey information about health issues, public safety, social and environmental concerns, or other subjects that will serve our community
- Service to those with Disabilities—Provide services to those with physical and/or intellectual disabilities by reading to them, assisting them with daily tasks, or providing them with other opportunities for them to experience independence
- Recreation Programs—Facilitate recreation or outdoor education programs for the community
- Recycling—Increase public awareness of the importance of recycling and collect and process items
- Special Equipment—Construct special equipment that will serve our community, such as wheelchair ramps or other supports that assist those with disabilities to accessing independence
- Tutoring—Work with teaching staff to help younger students in need of extra tutoring. Tutors may teach groups or individuals.
- Visual Arts—Design art for non-profit organizations or for public information. Design parks or other public spaces.
- Voter Education—Distribute voter registration information. Assist potential voters with registering to vote, accessing polling stations, and voting.
- Youth Agencies—Facilitate
See Student Opportunities for list of specific community service opportunities.