Community Service Lettering
Students at Spectrum who go above and beyond the expectations of the Community Service Program also have an opportunity to letter in the area of Community Outreach. Students who take the initiative to reach out to individuals in need through partnerships with organizations in our community not only gain personal perspective as to how philanthropic actions can have positive results, they are officially acknowledged for their efforts and intentions.
Students may earn a Letter in Community Service. The requirements are as follows:
Student Requirement #1: 120 hours of service
1. Students must perform community service to individuals or organizations outside of their own family.
2.Students must not receive any kind of compensation for service performed.
3.All hours must be logged, signed by a supervisor, and turned in to the Instructional Program Manager by the first week in May.
4.All hours must be completed between April 30 and the end of the first week of the following May of the academic year.
5.Hours required for National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society cannot be used for the lettering requirements.
Student Requirement #2: Two letters of recommendation
1. Students will obtain two letters of recommendation from agencies or the individuals served that describe the volunteer work completed and the student's attitude and competence.
2. Letters of recommendation should be sent to the Instructional Program Manager.
Student Requirement #3: The reflective presentation
1. Students will write an essay, create a PowerPoint presentation, or create a movie that is a reflective expression of their community service. This gives the student an opportunity to reflect on their service and share their service experience with others.
2. Along with the essay, students will submit a photo(s) of themselves doing service (preferably in digital format).
Jill Johnson, Community Service Coordinator
Office located in Spectrum High School building
Office Hours: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday
(763) 450-9897
Resources:
Service Learning Course Reflection
Independent Community Service Hours Log
Independent Community Service Hours Reflection
Community Service Lettering Hours Log