Service Learning is designed to help students learn the value of volunteering for the betterment of a community. Hours may be earned for volunteer work with non-profit groups only. Students at BHS are required to earn a minimum of 40 hours of service learning prior to graduation. Service Learning hours may be earned immediately following successful completion of 8th grade.
Service learning hours may be earned by volunteering time for a non-profit organization. Some examples are working for the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts of America, 4-H Club, Love Inc., St. Vincent De Paul Society, Rotary, Kiwanis, or other service organizations. Helping an elderly neighbor with yard work, or helping to work at a church festival also qualify.
Be careful; there are some restrictions. Projects may be denied if they are done for individuals who are otherwise able to hire someone to do their work or are physically able to do it themselves. Working for no charge does not necessarily qualify the project as community service. Hours working for a business or organization that earns a profit will not qualify as community service. To be sure that your hours receive credit, have your project pre-approved at the BHS main office.
REQUIRED SERVICE LEARNING (to attend)
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Freshman
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Sophomore
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Junior
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Senior
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Homecoming
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10
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20
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30
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Prom
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30
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30
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30
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40
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EPP
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40
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Graduation
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40
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