• The following has been copied and pasted directly from the GCS SL website. Please note that ECA students must still earn a minimum of 150 hours by their senior year to receive recognition as an Early College Academy Graduate. If you have questions about ECA hours, please contact the ECA Facilitator, Mrs. Myra Stanley Key. 

    What are the benefits of Service-Learning for Students?

    • Prepare for a Changing World
    • Learn the Importance of Collaboration & Teamwork
    • Develop Critical Thinking Skills and Innovative Ideas
    • Become Creative Problem Solvers
    • Develop Global Awareness
    • Connect with people while developing skills
    • CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

    SERVICE LEARNING RECOGNITIONS:

    • SERVICE LEARNING HONORS 70-99
    • SERVICE LEARNING AWARD 100-199
    • SERVICE LEARNING DIPLOMA 200+

    4 STEP PROCESS FOR SERVICE- LEARNING HOURS

    • Student submission of SL Approval Form
    • Student log hours on x2VOL
    • Verification by the adult overseeing the project
    • Final approval by the service-learning coach
    Hours must be submitted within the semester that they are completed.
     
    SL Approval Forms must be submitted within the semester that service is started with the organization and should be submitted PRIOR to beginning service. 
     

    PLEASE review the SL Handbook on the GCS website!

     
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