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SERVICE LEARNING
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Counseling Department's College Day event on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, Small Gym MB.
During lunch periods (4th-8th), students that have not applied to college will be invited to talk to a college representative and complete an application for enrollment at a Chicagoland college.
Alternatively, students will also have the opportunity to meet representatives and apply for enrollment in an alternative postsecondary program.
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National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security Attendee
Joseph Balich, a current junior, is attending the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Security (NYLF/NS): Exploring American Diplomacy, Intelligence and Defense.
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Get Cut for a Cure
Once again LPHS is particpating in St. Baldrick's Day -- with our own MANE EVENT!
It is scheduled to take place on 11 March 2010, start time at 3p until 4:30p.
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LPHS joins the Climate Cycle
Lincoln Park High School (LPHS) is answering the call to "go green" by competing in the solar panels installation contest sponsored by Climate Cycle. In addition to developing ecologically important curriculum, we have set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to enable our students to participate in Climate Cycle’s spring bike-a-thon.
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FINAL EXAM STUDY SKILLS TIPS
It is not enough to “think about” studying- you actually have to do it!
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Service Learning is a learning methodology that connects classroom curriculum with community issues and needs. Service Learning engages students in projects that serve the community and build their social and academic capacities.
- Students must complete a minimum of forty (40) hours prior to graduation.
- ALL SOPHOMORES MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS OF SERVICE IN ORDER TO BE PROMOTED TO JUNIOR STATUS.
- It is highly recommended that students complete all the required hours by the end of the 11th grade.
- To keep students engaged and committed to their Service Learning project, students are encouraged to choose an activity that reflects their personal interests.
- Service Learning creates opportunities that connect classroom learning with hands-on service, and joins the students and the school to the issues of the community and greater Chicago.
- Chicago School Reform Board Policy #97-0827-PO2, established Service Learning as a requirement for all CPS students.
Broad-spectrum overview of a generic Service Learning Project
- Generally Service Learning Projects are done after school, on weekends, holidays, and during summer.
- Hours can be accumulated on one project.
- Projects that promote a religion/faith or pay for your service are not permitted.
- Service Learning Projects cannot be performed with a for-profit company.
- A written verification Service Learning form must be turned in to S.L. coach before credit is issued.
- Documented Service Learning hours will be posted on student grade sheets.
Where you can look...
- Join a club at school like Interact or Key Club!
- VolunteerMatch is mainly a listing for Americans although there are some international listings under Virtual Volunteering. Otherwise, enter your zip code and see what is available near you.
- SERVEnet is another U.S. based volunteer listing prepared by Youth Service America. Enter your zip code to find an opportunity near you.
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