Detailed information regarding Service Learning can be found on the CCPS website at the following link:
https://www.carrollk12.org/instruction/curriculum/servicelearning/Pages/default.aspx
Service Learning Requirements for Graduation
Service Learning
The Service-Learning Graduation Requirement was passed in 1992 by the Maryland State Department of Education. This requirement mandates that public school students earn a minimum of 75 hours of service-learning prior to graduation.
Definition of Service-Learning
Service-Learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service to the community with curriculum-based learning. Students improve their academic skills by applying what they learn in school to the real world; they then reflect on their experience to reinforce the link between their service and their learning (Definition provided by Learning In Deed)
The Carroll County Service-Learning Program
The Carroll County Service-Learning Program is a blended program providing service-learning opportunities within the curriculum as well as encouraging students to be active volunteers in the community. Service-Learning is infused in approximately 30 middle and high school courses and within each course at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center. In addition, many school clubs and organizations are involved in service-learning projects in the community.
The Carroll County Service-Learning Guidelines outline a clear course of action for students to complete their service-learning requirement thru specified courses and an Exemplary Service Award Option for those students wishing to go over and above the mandated 75 hours. Students graduating from Carroll County High Schools earn approximately 150 service-learning hours, double the State requirement. Please refer to the Guidelines for specific information about:
| Transfer Students (Guideline 5) |
| Approval of hours (Guideline 6) |
| Minimum number of hours to obtain senior status (Guideline 4) |
| Religious Activities (Guideline 6) |
| Courses in which service-learning hours are infused (right column) |
| Exemplary Service Award (right column) |
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Forms and Guidelines
- Service Learning Reflection Form
- Questions or Concerns - Contact Mrs. Bobbi Tucker, the Service-Learning Coordinator – 410.751.3566 / r_tucke@carrollk12.org
- To obtain information regarding organizations that will help you obtain your service learning hour requirement, please visit the Counseling office. The office is open from 7:00 am to 3:30 p.m.