Mrs. Rivera Comm. Service Office days and hours are the following:
Mondays and Wednesdays between classes and after school.
“Reach Out To Your Community”
There are three parts of the Community Service Program. Any hour volunteered may count for any one or all three parts of the program. Service hours will be indicated on student’s permanent record.
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
Academic Scholar Award
Requires 75 hours of community service between grades 9-12. Students must complete the Community Service Plan that describes the social problem being served, the plan for personal involvement and a final evaluation of the volunteer experience.
High School Credit Program
Students in grades 9-12 will receive one-half credit in an elective community service course or social studies course for each 75 hours served. Credit may not exceed 1 total credit. Students complete a community service plan which identifies a social problem, the plan for personal involvement, and a final evaluation of the experience.
Awards:
Annual Awards
Certificate
Awarded annually to recognize students with 10-49 hours.
Certificate with embossed seal
Annual award to recognize student for service beyond 50 hours
Seniors will receive the highest award they earned. The service hours will be indicated on their permanent records.
Silver Pin
One time award when student serves 100 hours
Graduation Awards
Medallion and Silver Cord
Awarded in the senior year to wear at graduation for students accumulating 250 hours or more during grades 9-12.
Sarita Taylor from the Department of Transportation
is looking for students who would like to do community service hours.
Please call 519-2216 for information and see Mrs. Rivera for papers.
For guidelines and application, see Mrs. Rivera,
Comm. Service Coordinator in Room 2207
The key to the program is service that benefits the community, not an individual or business.
*Reminder* Seniors turn in your community service hours before March 31st to Mrs. Rivera. Don't be late!
Volunteer For Eagle Lake
The City of Eagle Lake is looking for volunteers to help this year with several activities where students can earn community service hours. Please contact Ms. Robin Golds, Dept. Recreation Program at 293-4141, and see Mrs. Rivera in room 2207 for information and papers.
Light House Ministries is looking for volunteers for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Call Ms. Tina Witty at 687-4076 and see Mrs. Rivera for papers and information in room 2207.