Types of Service:

· Independent Community Service This is volunteer work done in the community by students, either individually or in groups, that is initiated by them and arranged through consultation with their parents and the organizations for which the service is being provided. The responsibility for determining what is appropriate service for each individual student belongs with that student and his/her parents. The Jackson Prep Board of Trustees nor any of its agents are responsible for any injuries or damages sustained by students as a result of or in any way connected with students participation in Independent Community Service. Opportunities for Independent Community Service will be posted in the daily bulletins and on the Community Service bulletin boards. Students can also obtain ideas for service by meeting with the Community Service Coordinator. Work that is compensated with money or grades or hours done for membership requirements to a club (i.e. National Honor Society), organization (Boy Scouts Eagle Project, meetings, etc.) or religious institution (singing in choir, teaching Sunday School, etc.) cannot be credited toward a Community Service Certificate. For mission trip work, only the hours of “actual” service (not travel and leisure) will be allowed to count. If there is any question whether or not service performed can be credited toward an award, contact the Prep Community Service Coordinator.

· In-School Service Throughout the year there are numerous opportunities for students to help-out on campus. Opportunities will be announced as they occur. A maximum of 4 hours can be credited toward a Community Service Certificate. Work performed while a student is in detention does not count.

· School-Sponsored Projects There will be some opportunities for community service in School-Sponsored projects. Each project will be limited to a specified number of students and depending on the nature of the work, may have age or other restrictions. These projects will be under the direction of the school’s Community Service Coordinator. For any project off-campus, students will be required to provide a signed Parental Consent Form to be able to participate.

· All requests for Prep’s involvement in any community service project must be directed to the Community Service Coordinator, and all School-Sponsored Projects require the approval of the Community Service Committee.