Service Learning
Service Learning Requirements
Breakdown
Note: requirements for service learning may be changed by the service learning coordinator to adjust for unforeseen circumstances but allow for students to achieve the program goals.
Each year at least 10 of the 25 hours must be completed in the community and engaging in service opportunities that align with the Corporal Works of Mercy and the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Each year at least 15 of the 25 hours must be completed by serving at Archbishop Carroll as school-wide service hours. School-wide service hours may include the Annual Food Drive, School Wide Day of Service, and other events throughout the school year.
Transfer students only need the remaining amount of hours according to the year they transferred. Ex: Sophomore transfers need 75 hours to graduate, Juniors need 50 hours, Seniors need 25 hours.
All service hours will be included on report cards and transcripts and represent an important accomplishment when applying to college and jobs. If a student needs help discovering other opportunities, they can check with their local church or consult with the Student Activities Coordinator.
Parent Involvement Hours (PIP)
Parents must complete 15 P.I.P Hours by the end of the year to receive a credit of the $300 Parent Involvement fee. ALL P.I.P Hours must be entered by June 1st to close the school year. PIP hours must be entered in Mobile Serve. PIP hours must be entered within 72 hours of completing the service event. Hours must pertain to the "Ways to volunteer" categories.
Important Things to Know
- All accounts must be in good standing (without balance) by June 1st in order to be eligible to receive your credit to your TADS account.
- We do not allow retroactive dating of parent volunteer hours, meaning all hours must pertain to the current year. To avoid any issues it is important for you to enter your hours in MobileServe as well as keep track of your own hours.
- All hours must be verified by your point of contact in order for your hours to be approved.
- Once all hours have been approved, the business office will begin processing your credit. You will be notified of your credit by July 1st.
Failure to complete your parent volunteer service hours requirement will make you ineligible for a refund/credit. This amount cannot be prorated for partial hours completed; therefore, all 15 hours must be performed, earned, and reported by the reporting deadline. The $300.00 nonparticipation fee is non-refundable. The fee is not prorated or returned if a student leaves the school. To have direct access to Mobileserve, please click the link Mobileserve
ACCEPTABLE TYPES OF SERVICE
- Assisting at hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or rehabilitation centers
- Participating in voter registration activities
- Writing letters or emails to officials in order to change unjust laws or policies
- Serving at food banks or with other food distribution efforts, participating in fundraisers that raise awareness for life-threatening diseases and illnesses
- Mentoring or tutoring
- Lobbying
- Service Learning sponsored service trips & events
- Planting trees, cultivating community gardens, or performing other environmental work
UNACCEPTABLE TYPES OF SERVICE
- Receiving funds for service provided by the students
- Off-site clerical work– filing, telephones, etc.
- Overnight retreats
- Fundraising for clubs, sports teams, or organizations
- Service not approved by the Student Activities and Service Learning Coordinator