服务学习
Light of the World 服务学习 Program
Service to the community is an integral part of the mission of St. 迈克尔天主教学院. The Light of the World 服务学习 Program inspires students to follow the example of Jesus as they recognize the dignity of the human person.
St. 迈克尔’s Light of the World 服务学习 Program fosters a commitment to a lifetime of giving to the local and global community. Service to others is expected and required. Students involve themselves in projects, such as preparing daily meals for homeless children, 拜访老人并与之成为朋友, sponsoring events for 项目 geared towards the needs of the disabled, 穷人, 还有很多其他的合作, 与各种各样的组织合作.
机会是无限的! 圣. 迈克尔’s is a way of life, a cornerstone of the educational experience.
St. 迈克尔’s Light of the World 服务学习 Program fosters a commitment to a lifetime of giving to the local and global community. Service to others is expected and required. Students involve themselves in projects, such as preparing daily meals for homeless children, 拜访老人并与之成为朋友, sponsoring events for 项目 geared towards the needs of the disabled, 穷人, 还有很多其他的合作, 与各种各样的组织合作.
机会是无限的! 圣. 迈克尔’s is a way of life, a cornerstone of the educational experience.
“你是世界的光. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket; it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. 这样, 你的光芒必须在别人面前闪耀, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”
马修5:13-16
常见问题
5项清单.
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What are the 服务 requirements for students?
- 20 hours minimum due at the end of each academic year
- Four-year students must have 80 hours completed by the end of their senior year
- Transfer students must complete the minimum number of hours for each year while in attendance at St. 迈克尔的
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如何记录服务时间?
Service hours are logged using MobileServe, which can be accessed through an iPhone, 安卓应用, 或互联网浏览器. 学生必须使用他们的St. 迈克尔’s user name and email address when logging hours. Service logs should include the following so the hours are properly recorded:- 服务组织
- 服务类别
- 服务的故事或描述
- One form of verification from the following list:
- Supervisor name and email verification of hours from an official address
- 服务工作照片
- 主管电子签名
父母, 监护人, family and friends cannot approve 服务 hours unless permission is obtained from the Registrar.
Service for the school year begins on June1st and ends on May 31st of the following year.
Service awards are determined based on hours submitted by April 1 of each school year.
Contact Rae Harrison, Registrar at rharrison@smca.提出问题或关切. -
什么算服务?
- 关于 SMCA Recommended 服务的机会 List
- SMCA Service Trips (hours vary per trip)
- 带领一个SMCA撤退
- Service hours acquired elsewhere must be at a non-profit organization that has principles consistent with Catholic values
- Students are encour年龄d to find 服务 opportunities that facilitate direct encounter with 穷人, 物质上和精神上的:
“Those who are oppressed by poverty are the object of a preferential love on the part of the Church which, since her origin and in spite of the failings of many of her members, has not ceased to work for their relief, 国防, and liberation through numerous works of charity which remain indispensable always and everywhere” 2448年(CCC)- Service with a governmental organization requires approval from the Registrar.
- If in any doubt, contact the Registrar, Rae Harrison at rharrison@ginebraconhelio.net.
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什么不算作服务?
- Service to family members and friends like babysitting siblings，辅导同学， driving people to school or mowing the lawn
- 为个人工作
- 实习
- 政治行动和筹款
- Managing a sports team, SMCA or otherwise
- St. 迈克尔的 calculates hours for fostering animals differently than the parent organizations.
- Students may not receive any type of compensation for 服务.
- Written permission from the Registrar, Rae Harrison (rharrison@ginebraconhelio.net) must be acquired for any exception to these rules.
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What 服务 recognition awards are available?
- St. 加尔各答Teresa奖 - Granted to every student who completes 100+ 服务 hours in the current academic school year.
- 爱在行动奖, along with name recognition and a cord at graduation, this award is given to students who have contributed 200+ hours in their high school career.
服务学习新闻
St. 迈克尔的 Catholic Academy is mindful of its mission to prepare the student holistically for leadership, 服务, and decision making consistent with Catholic values; and admit students of any race, color, or 国家和/或民族血统 to all the rights, 特权, 项目, and activities generally accorded or made available to the school. St. 迈克尔的 Catholic Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, 国家和/或民族血统, 年龄, or gender in the administration of its educational policies, 招生政策, 财政援助和贷款项目, and athletic and other school-administered 项目. St. 迈克尔的 Catholic Academy does not discriminate against students with special needs; a full range of 服务s might not be available.