Information for Students

Guilford County Schools wants every student to become involved in Service-Learning. Our easy-to-use Service-Learning Handbook outlines all of the requirements and forms necessary to get started.

How do you get started? In quality Service-Learning experiences, students participate in the following five components:

Investigation

• Identify a need or area of interest in your school or community.
• Contact community agencies or organizations or school staff (Service-Learning Provider) who currently addresses the need or area of interest you have identified to gather additional information.

Preparation and Planning

• Complete the Service-Learning Planning Form.
• Work with the Service-Learning Provider you have chosen to identify specific duties that would be expected of you.
• Download, complete and submit the Service-Learning Pre-Approval Form electronically and submit a copy to your school's counselor's office. Be sure to include all required signatures from your parents and your Service-Learning Provider.

Action

• After securing the approvals, begin your service.
• Continue your reflections throughout your time of service.
• Document your service hours and activities in the Service-Learning Student Log.
• Complete your commitment and submit all of your documentation and verification forms to the Service-Learning Provider.

Reflection (Example: Create a mural/scrapbook, make a video, write a poem or keep a journal.)

• Reflect on your experience before, during and after the service.  
• Choose unique ways to reflect throughout the service.
• Complete the Service-Learning Reflection Form and turn it in to the Service-Learning Provider.

Demonstration (Examples: Create a brochure, make a presentation or host a health-fair.)

• Share your experience with your family, friends, school, house of worship, community or elected officials.

Note: Be sure to check to see if the service you selected will earn you service hours.