Middle Years Programme

1. Middle Years Programme Community and Service Orientation Ada Merritt K-8 CenterOctober 4, 2013

2. Unit Question IB Learner Profile Caring How does Service to my Community help me become an IB Learner?

3. Community & Service develop community awareness and concern develop a sense of responsibility develop skills to make an effective contribution to society take an active part in the communities in which they live, thereby encouraging responsible citizenship

4. Moving from “I” to “We” How do we live in relation to each other? How can I contribute to the community? How can I help others? Community & Service Ada Merritt K-8 Center

5. How many hours should I complete each year? A minimum of: • 10 hours in grade 6 • 10 hours in grade 7 • 20 hours in grade 8 Requirement for receiving an Ada Merritt IB MYP Certificate in 8th grade

6. Where can I complete C&S Hours? • In school: • Mentoring and Teacher Assist as an FFEA club member • Assist with various school events (Festa Junina, Food Festival Health Fair, etc.) • Participate in school sponsored activities (food drives, donations, etc) • Look for information on the C&S bulletin board and on the school website for suggested activities and for sign up sheets • Outside of school, under parental supervision: • Local events, races, donation, walks, environmental actions, etc. • Activity must be pre-approved by the C&S Area Leader, Ms. Fletcher or Ms. Clark. Keep track of your hours and submit your Record Forms to your C& S Area Leader • The organization should be a non-profit group that services the broader community • Activities that are advertised on the C&S Bulletin Board are already pre-approved. Simply obtain a verification of your participation and submit your Record Forms to your C& S Area Leader

7. How do I get credit for C&S Hours? • You must submit a C&S Activity Record Form for all activities, in school or outside. • You only need one C&S Activity Record Form for same activities that are repeated • Download a C&S Activity Record Form from the website • Complete it as required • Submit it to Ms. Fletcher or Ms. Clark • Keep track of your own hours by making a quick entry in your agenda.

8. Community and Service Do’s and Don’ts • Do’s • Seek as many activities as possible to be of service to your school, local community and the world • Complete one Community and Service Activity Record Form for each activity and clearly indicate: • Date & Hours • Authorized signature & Supervisor’s phone number • Keep track of your volunteering hours in your student agenda • Submit your Record Forms to your C& S Area Leader in order to receive credit for the hours.

9. Community and Service Do’s and Don’ts • Don’ts The following activities WILL NOT be accepted as Community or Service Activities: • Baby sitting, walking pets, mowing the lawn, and general chores for your family • Going to work with parents, relatives or friends is a great career shadowing experience, but not Community or Service • Parents may not sign/authorize C&S activities • Don’t ask how many hours you have. Keep track of the hours you serve in your agenda. • Don’t wait till the last minute: no form will be accepted after the deadline: May 16, 2014.