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*ATTENTION STUDENTS AND CLUB SPONSORS*
STUDENT VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
You are talented and enjoy many things. You want to make a difference
in the world. Think about things you are passionate about, find needs in
the community that match your interests, and develop a plan of action to
bring about these changes in the world and in your community.
Colonial Heights High School will provide Student Service Awards for
students who complete a certain number of hours of volunteer work
each year.
Student Service Awards Hours will be awarded to students based
upon the following criteria:
20 hours - Freshman
20 hours - Sophomores
20 hours - Juniors
20 hours - Seniors
To receive credit for participating in a volunteer experience complete
the Student Volunteer Form. Students can use summer volunteer hours
if it is documented. You will need a form for every organization where
you have volunteered. The Student Volunteer Form is available in Room
1 or you can print it here. Return the form to Mrs. Rosson or Mrs.
McConnell in Room 1 each month to receive credit.
All volunteer hours must be in by April 26 in order to receive a Student
Service Award. Court mandated community service hours will not be
accepted. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Rosson or
Mrs. McConnell.
In addition, the Board of Education offers a Seal of Excellence in
Civics Education to students who complete 50 hours of volunteer
participation in community service or extracurricular activities that
have a civic focus throughout a student's high school years.
Criteria to receive the Seal Of Excellence:
The Board of Education's Seal for Excellence in Civics Education will
be awarded to students who earn either a Standard or Advanced
Studies Diploma and: (i) complete Virginia and United States History
and Virginia and United States Government courses with a grade of
"B" or higher; and, (ii) have good attendance and no disciplinary
infractions as determined by local school board policies and,
(iii) complete 50 hours of voluntary participation in community service
or extracurricular activities.
CRITERIA
Activities that would satisfy the requirements of clause (iii) of this
subdivision include: (a) volunteering for a charitable or religious
organization that provides services to the poor, sick or less fortunate;
(b) participating in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or similar youth
organizations; (c) participating in JROTC; (d) participating in political
campaigns or government internships, or Boys State, Girls State,
or Model General Assembly; or (e) participating in school-sponsored
extracurricular activities that have a civics focus. Any student who
enlists in the United States military prior to graduation will be deemed
to have met this community service requirement.
To receive credit for participating in a volunteer experience complete the
Student Volunteer Form. The Student Volunteer Form can be found in
Room 1 or printed here. Return the form to Mrs. Rosson or Mrs.
McConnell in Room 1 to receive credit.
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