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Christian Service Program:

Students participate in a formal Service Program as a means of increasing their awareness of what Jesus asked of his disciples. Participation in this program is expected so that students increase their awareness of the needs of others. In addition to building a sense of community and responsibility to others, the service program at all levels constitutes part of the overall religion grade. The completion of the service hour commitment will factor into the third trimester religion grade.

These self-initiated projects are selected by the student with faculty and parent guidance for service for Our Lady of Lourdes School and Parish, and community. Further, these projects utilize service learning to help students incorporate Christian service with their talents, interests, and hopes for the future. Christian Service is promoted by the Catholic Church and is a focal point of our Character Counts program.

All Service Hours may not be completed at one location or with only one organization. Any hours completed outside of L.A. County must first be approved in writing by the homeroom teacher.

Commitments:

- 8th Grade: 30 hours

- 7th Grade: 20 hours

- 6th Grade: 10 hours

Service Hours Reporting Procedure:

1. Students are responsible for completing a Service Slip for any service they earn.

2. Students turn slips into their classroom teacher.

3. Students should maintain a personal record of their recorded hours.

Code of Conduct:

- Remember, Character Counts at all times!

- Follow the dress cord in the student handbook.

- Transportation must be arranged with the parents.

- When you are working for an organization, you are an "employee".

- Be on time.

- NO CELL PHONE USAGE!

- Be polite.

- Complete tasks with a smile.

- Follow-up with a phone call or thank you card if appropriate.

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