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Pompano Beach High School F.I.R.S.T. “Road to Success”- The Student Volunteer Service Program. Service Learning. active participation in service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community.
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Pompano Beach High School F.I.R.S.T. “Road to Success”- The Student Volunteer Service Program
Service Learning • active participation in service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community. • Students provide service in the community to public, nonprofit agencies, civic, charitable and governmental organizations and school campus (not as part of a school sponsored club or organization) • Hours must be documented on log sheets
Where Should I Volunteer? • Agencies/ Organizations associated with: - Animals - Arts and Culture - Child Care/ Education/ Libraries/ Youth - Disabilities/ Healthcare/ Hospitals - Disaster Preparation and Recovery - Environmental - Government/ Law Enforcement - Homelessness - Parks and Recreation - Social Services
Tier I • Graduation Requirement • 40 Hours • Hours documented on Tier I log sheet and turned into Service Learning Coordinator (Ms. Roberson)
Additional Hours (Tier II and III) • In order to receive credit for any hours over 40, you must complete an Approval Form and submit it to Ms. Roberson 10 days prior to starting service. • Sheets are to be turned in regularly; a duplicate copy of all forms should be kept for personal records
Tier II/ III • Tier II- 75 hours- Florida Academic Scholar (Required for Bright Futures Scholarship) • Tier III- 250 hours- Silver Cord Graduation Honors • Hours documented on Tier II/ III log sheet and turned into Service Learning Coordinator (Ms. Roberson).
Silver Knight Program • The Miami Herald Silver Knight Awards is one of the nation’s most highly regarded students award programs. • This program is to recognize students who have unselfishly applied their special knowledge and talents to contribute significant service to their schools and communities.
Art Athletics Business Drama English & Literature Foreign Language General Scholarship Journalism Mathematics Music New Media Science Social Science Speech Vocational- Technical 15 Silver Knight Categories
Silver Knight Requirements • Applicant must carry a 3.0 unweighted GPA • nominee's classroom interests should be directly related to their project’s category. • WHEN TO APPLY • Each nominee will be interviewed by a panel of judges.
Silver Knight Awards • One Silver Knight winner chosen in each category will receive $1500, a Silver Knight Statue, and a medallion presented by American Airlines to honor the accomplishment. • Three Silver Knight Honorable Mention recipients in each category will receive $500 and an engraved plaque to honor the accomplishment.
Use Your Resources! • Ms. Roberson, Volunteer Service Coordinator • Ms. Kelly, 9th Grade Guidance Counselor • Ms. Cardoso, Guidance Director • Ms. McFadden, BRACE Advisor • Ms. Scott, PBHS Silver Knight Coordinator • www.silverknightawards.com • www.pompanobeachhigh.com • Guidance • Volunteer Service