JUNIORS

The junior year can be a year of depth, where students focus their community service in a few areas and demonstrate commitment and leadership. Thirty or more hours above the 60-hour requirement will be recorded on the student’s official transcript. Status lists are posted outside the Community Service Office (room A14) and Online. They are updated approximately every three weeks. It is the student’s responsibility to keep an accurate record of hours worked.

It’s more than hours

When job, college and scholarship applications ask about community service they are looking for commitment to a cause or an organization, leadership and initiative — not for a specific number of hours. Thoughtful service can also offer opportunities to gain employment, awards and scholarships. We suggest resisting convenience and using service to stretch oneself.

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The following links help juniors deepen their commitment and look impressive

• What service qualifies as Shorecrest community service
• Tips: Choosing a Site and Being a Great Volunteer
• Community Connections: a contact list of local nonprofit organizations
• Community service opportunities list
• Documenting hours with time sheets
• Report cards & transcript notation for community service
• Online Student Report

• Time sheet dates & reflection essay deadlines

• January 15	to earn “s” on first semester report card
  Last day of February	last day to earn hours for Presidential Award
  March 8	time sheets due for the Presidential Award
  May 31	to earn “s” on second semester report card
  May 31	to have extra hours notated on transcripts for early college applications