Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 “Serving Spartans”

Oak Lawn Community High School
District 229
“Serving Spartans”
Service Learning Manual
Kelly Kenny, Service Learning Coordinator
Oak Lawn Community High School
9400 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-741-5853
kkenny@olchs.org
District 229 Oak Lawn Community High School
Mission Statement
Oak Lawn Community High School exists to…
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inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment.
maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth.
graduate student who attain the highest standards set forth by our community.
Vision Statement
We envision a school that provides each student with challenging opportunities in a culture
where creativity, respect, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning exist, one where all strive to
be responsible, motivated citizens of strong character, one that embraces a strong relationship
with our diverse communities, and one that promotes a passionate commitment to Spartan
Pride.
Statement of Values
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Uphold high expectations.
Demand a safe, supportive, respectful environment for self and others.
Expect honesty, integrity, pride, responsibility, and compassion.
Foster positive student, staff, family and community relationships.
Appreciate, respect, and celebrate diversity.
Instill critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.
Nurture appreciation for creativity and the arts.
Support extracurricular activities.
Emphasize the connection between education and future success.
Commit all available resources to achieve the mission.
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Purpose of the Service Learning Requirement
The purpose of the service learning graduation requirement is to prepare our students to play a
vital role by actively participating in our community. Students must complete 24 hours of
service learning for District 229 Oak Lawn Community High School as a graduation
requirement.
Standards for School-Based and Community-Based Service Learning1
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Effective service learning efforts strengthen service and academic learning.
Model service learning provides concrete opportunities for youth to learn new skills,
to think critically, and to test new roles in an environment that encourages risktaking and rewards competence.
Preparation and reflection are essential elements in service learning.
Youths’ efforts are recognized by those served, including their peers, the school, and
the community.
Youth are involved in the planning.
The service students perform makes a meaningful contribution to the community.
Effective service learning integrates systemic formative and summative evaluation.
Service learning connects the school or sponsoring organization and its community in
new and positive ways.
Service learning is understood and supported as an integral element in the life of the
school or sponsoring organization and its community.
Skilled adult guidance and supervision are essential to the success of
service learning.
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What is Service Learning?
Service learning is a method by which young people learn and develop through active
participation in thoughtfully organized experiences that…
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Meet actual community needs
Coordinate in collaboration with the school and community
Integrate into each young person’s academic curriculum
Provide structured time for a young person to think, talk, and write about what
he/she did and saw during the actual service activity
Provide young people with opportunities to use newly acquired skills and knowledge
in real life situations in their own communities
Are a practical application of what is taught in school
Help to foster the development of a sense of caring for others.
Definition: Service learning is service without pay to a non-profit organization or an
individual or group in need of assistance; the service must be for the benefit of others
either outside the school community or for a school-based parent group; academic based
service learning enhances learning by connecting a service learning project to a specific
objective of the curriculum.
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Alliance for Service Learning in Education Reform
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http://www.closeup.org/servlern.htm
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What is the Value of Service Learning?
Service Learning helps students:
 Acquire life skills
SEL Standards Addressed2
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Understand their responsibilities as
citizens in the community
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Improve their self-esteem
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Take and accept new challenges
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Apply classroom learning to “real
life” learning experiences
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Service learning provides students with:
 Opportunities for higher level
thinking
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Opportunities to assume responsibilities
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The positive experience of helping others
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A chance to explore new roles
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An experience to enrich their learning
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Opportunities for career exploration
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ISBE Social Emotional Learning Standards
http://www.isbe.net/ils/social_emotional/standards.htm
These standards have been developed in accordance with Section 15(a) of Public Act 93-0495. This Act calls upon the Illinois State
Board of Education to "develop and implement a plan to incorporate social and emotional development standards as part of the Illinois
Learning Standards."
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Program Overview
Twenty-four (24) hours of service learning is a graduation requirement for all Oak Lawn
Community High School students beginning with the class of 2011. Students are eligible to
receive credit for service performed on or after the completion of a class as an OLCHS student.
(Cross Reference: p.7-8, Procedure for Completing the Service Learning Requirement) Students transferring to
OLCHS will be eligible for a reduced amount of hours if the previous school did not also have a
Service Learning requirement.
Freshman In-Service
All students will be provided information and training during their freshman year regarding the
24-hour service learning graduation requirement, specifically during Freshmen Seminar.
Parent Communication
Information pertaining to the service learning requirement will be shared with parents of all
freshmen during Freshmen Parent Night and through the sharing of handbook, forms and
written procedures. Parents will also be given updates via the OLCHS website and the Oak
Leaflet.
Parents needing additional information or with questions /concerns should contact the Service
Learning Coordinator to schedule an appointment.
Transfer Students
Upon transfer to OLCHS from another school, the Service Learning Coordinator will determine
how many hours the transfer student is responsible for completing based on the following
criteria:
If a student transferred from a school that required service learning for graduation:
1. The student shall be held responsible for completing all 24 hours of the OLCHS service
learning requirement.
2. The student shall receive credit for any approved service learning from previous school(s).
If a student transferred from a school that did not require service learning for graduation:
1. The Service Learning Coordinator will meet and advise the transfer student on the
OLCHS Service Learning requirement.
2. The student shall be responsible for completing hours on a prorated system:
a. Transfer as a sophomore – 18 hours
b. Transfer as a junior – 12 hours
c. Transfer as a senior – 6 hours
Students needing additional information or with questions /concerns should contact the Service
Learning Coordinator to schedule an appointment.
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Exempt Students
Some students with severe developmental handicaps may be exempt from this requirement.
These cases will be discussed individually with the Special Education Department Chairperson
and the Service Learning Coordinator. The opportunity for these students to participate in
classroom-based School Activity Projects will be allowed during the school day.
Students going to out of district special education schools will be exempt from the requirement.
However, if the student returns OLCHS, the 24-hour service learning requirement will be
reviewed for that student.
Summer Hours
Students wishing to complete their Service Learning hours over the summer will be eligible to do
so only after the completion of their first class at OLCHS and before graduation. Sites must be
approved before service is performed, and summer hours must be turned in within two weeks of
the start of the fall semester.
Option I – Service Projects
1. Community Based:
Community based service learning projects shall be performed outside the school
day, shall not benefit the high school or their ancillary organizations, and shall not
earn the student any academic credit or extracurricular remuneration or credit in
any other organization. Students will arrange for own service learning hours OR
may participate in OLCHS sponsored field trips for community-based activities.
Opportunities for community-based projects will be regularly advertised through
student announcements and on the Service Learning bulletin board outside of the
Student Services Office.
2. School Based:
A. Academic Projects: Students may also earn service learning hours through
academic based service learning projects. Students may earn all 24 hours through
academic based service learning projects, which supplement and enhance learning
by connecting academic concepts to practical application. Academic based service
learning projects must be facilitated through a classroom teacher. An example of a
project that would count for this area would be a class creating care baskets for
military personnel, organizing a drive to collect materials, etc. Students cannot earn
both class credit and service learning for the same project/work. (Appendix A: Academic
Project Proposal)
B. School Activity Projects: Students may earn a portion of hours (maximum of 1/3 of
required hours) through pre-approved school activity service learning projects. To
qualify, projects must be pre-approved by the Service Learning Coordinator.
Students may meet the requirement through a group project sponsored by a team,
club, or class with Coordinator’s approval. These hours may not count for other
school activity requirements, such as club membership, National Honor Society, etc.
Examples of projects that would count in this area are tutoring before and after
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school, environmental projects, special projects for the school, projects sponsored by
Parent/Booster organizations and possible projects with special need students.
Except for the last activity, these hours cannot be completed within the school day
and cannot earn credit for a class nor fulfill a club or activity responsibility. (Cross
Reference: p.6, Exempt Students)
Approved Service Projects
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria:
1. It must contribute to the completion of a task, which will benefit the community, needy
individuals, groups in the community and/or school based parent groups. It may not be for
a for-profit business.
2. It must provide students with a worthwhile learning experience.
3. It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate profits
for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary transactions
nor collect pledges.
4. It must not cause a reduction in the number of employees at a site.
5. It must not place students in any situation which would pose a risk to their health or
safety.
6. It must not place students in a situation that would be inappropriate for their age,
background or level of maturity.
7. It must not be for any political party, lobbying or special interest group, or family member.
8. Any neighbor-in-need community based service learning project must be channeled
through an approved service learning site.
9. Although service learning through religiously affiliated organizations is permitted, the
service rendered shall not be religious in nature. Participation in forms of worship or
religious instruction shall not be counted toward the fulfillment of the service learning
requirement.
10. Students must turn in their paperwork within 2 weeks of their last date of service at an
approved site for hours to be credited.
A list of pre-approved sites for Service Learning is available in the Student Services office. If a
student wishes to perform service hours at a site not listed, the student should seek approval
from the Service Learning Coordinator before service is performed.
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Procedure for Completing a Service Project
1. Each student will receive service learning information at the freshmen orientation
program. Students are eligible to receive credit for service performed on or after the
completion of a class as an OLCHS student. (Cross Reference: p.5, Program Overview)
2. If a student has arranged his or her own project, he or she will meet with the Service
Learning Coordinator for approval of both project and site, assuming that site is not on the
provided list of pre-approved sites. (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Projects) Once projects and
sites are approved, students will receive the appropriate paperwork for project
verification. Projects must meet guidelines as set forth in this handbook and be preapproved by the Service Learning Coordinator or no credit will be given toward
completion.
-ORIf a student needs help selecting a project or a site, the student should meet with the
Service Learning Coordinator to see what projects are available. A list of pre-approved
sites for Service Learning is available in the Student Services office. (Appendix A: List of PreApproved Service Learning Sites)
3. The student must present the verification paperwork to the event or site coordinator, who
will sign the paperwork and return it to the student. The student is responsible for
completion of all paperwork, as well as returning the paperwork to the Service Learning
Coordinator. (Appendix B: Service Learning Student Agreement) Effective with the start of the
2011-12 school year, all documentation must be turned in to the Service Learning
Coordinator within 2 weeks of project completion in order to receive credit. Paperwork
older than 2 weeks will not be accepted.
4. The number of service learning hours the student has earned toward the 24- hour
requirement will be reported periodically to the student and parent/guardian.
5. The deadline for completion of the 24-hour service learning requirement is as follows:
a. For students graduating early (January Grads):
i. the deadline to turn in service hours will be the start of Semester 1 exams.
For example, if a student is in the Class of 2014, they have until December
17, 2013 to document completed service hours in order to be cleared for early
graduation with the Registrar.
ii. January Grads who do not meet this deadline will not receive a letter of
graduation from the Registrar.
b. For students graduating in May (May Grads) the deadline to turn in service hours
will be one week prior to the date of graduation.
c. For any student not meeting the appropriate deadline:
i. The student will not be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony.
ii. The diploma for the student will be held until service hours paperwork is
turned in and approved by the Service Learning Coordinator.
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Option II – Research Project
An alternative option for completing the service-learning requirement is the alternate written
research project. In keeping with the service learning mission statement, the research option to
fulfill the graduation requirement allows the student to:
1. Select an issue relevant to his/her community;
2. Gather information on the issue through interviews and background research;
3. Reach a conclusion; and
4. Write up the findings in a report that could be presented to an official involved with
the issue.
As each step must be approved by the Service Learning Coordinator, students should allow
adequate time to complete this project.
Procedure
1. The student must select a community-related problem that he/she has an interest in or
select an issue from the list of suggestions that are available. The proposed topic must be
approved by the Service Learning Coordinator. When the topic (thesis statement) is
approved, the student will receive an interviewing technique guideline sheet and scoring
rubric.
2. The student must do background reading on the topic. The student will develop his/her
expertise through extensive background reading of 7-10 sources which may include books,
research materials, local and metropolitan newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, etc.
3. The student will then identify the experts he/she will want to interview and create a list of
probing interview questions in preparation for the actual interviews. These questions
must be approved by the Service Learning Coordinator prior to the interviews.
** An expert is not a friend or relative who has an opinion on something, but a person
with in-depth knowledge on the topic resulting from direct experience.
4. The student will schedule and conduct a minimum of four interviews about the pros and
cons of the topic.
5. The student will process all the information he gathered and present it to the Service
Learning Coordinator in a well-written research report.
Content and Form
1. The student will prepare a report, which identifies and explains the issue, the current
and/or recommended policies/actions on that issue, the student’s own position on what
ought to be done and why he/she is taking that position.
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2. The paper must be typed and double-spaced. All correct forms for a research paper, as
outlined by OLCHS English curriculum, must be followed. A bibliography and endnotes
must be included. The minimum length to fully explore the topic must be ten typed pages
produced using Times New Roman font, size 12 and one-inch margins throughout.
3. Revisions may be necessary, therefore it is suggested that the paper be submitted no later
than 30 days prior to the end of the third quarter senior year. Final acceptance of the
research project will be given by the Service Learning Coordinator.
4. When the written research project is accepted, the student’s transcript will reflect
completion of the service learning requirement.
5. Students electing to complete their service learning requirement through the alternate
written research project must complete this project by the last day of the third quarter of
their senior year.
Student Integrity
Students are expected to approach service learning with the same integrity as they do their other
academic endeavors. Students shall not receive remuneration or credit in any other
organization, including court ordered service learning hours, for those projects, which are
approved and then completed for the service learning graduation requirement.
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Student Completion Incentives and Recognition
National Honor Society
The Spartan chapter of the National Honor Society is a student organization that “serves to
honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service,
and character” (www.nhs.us, 2008). As one requirement for recognition and participation in NHS
is service hours, it is the policy of OLCHS District 229 and the Spartan chapter of NHS that:
“to be eligible to apply for membership to the Spartan chapter of National Honor Society, a
student must have completed the 24-hour Service Learning graduation requirement by
September 1 immediately following the end of their sophomore year.”
Outstanding Service Award
Students earning 100 or more hours by the end of the third quarter of their senior year will be
recognized during Senior Awards Night for exceptional service to their community. The students
will be honored at the Senior Awards Night with a certificate in recognition of this honor.
Distinguished Service Graduate
The student from each graduating class with the most hours of service documented with the
Service Learning Coordinator will be recognized during Senior Awards Night as the
Distinguished Service Graduate for their class. The students will be honored at the Senior
Awards Night with a certificate in recognition of exceptional service to their community above
and beyond their peers.
Other
Involvement in community service/volunteer work is often a criteria for scholarship eligibility for
many of the scholarships posted in the OLCHS Scholarship Bulletin. The Service Learning
Coordinator will provide a letter of documentation for service hours on record for any student
requesting one for application purposes.
Students may also use service learning hours during the employment application process. A
student who has no previous work experience can list their volunteer work under “previous
experience” and should list “volunteer” as title or position.
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Student Supervision and Safety
Student safety and supervision are of the utmost importance. The following guidelines have
been established to provide students with a safe and proper environment for their service
learning experience.
1. It is required that the site provides adult supervision and guidance for the student at
all times.
2. Students should be clear as to their responsibilities, and to whom at the site they are to
report.
3. Students may not handle monetary transactions nor collect pledges.
4. Students may not participate in any activity involving the use of dangerous or
potentially dangerous tools and/or equipment. Hazardous areas are dangerous and
unsuitable for student learners. Under no circumstances will students perform their
service learning in an area that involves dangerous activities.
5. Each student will be assigned responsibilities and activities consistent with his/her
age, experience and maturity level.
6. Students may not operate a motor vehicle while performing service learning. The site
will not assign and/or allow students to drive while engaged in the service learning
experience. Students may not transport individuals in a motor vehicle as part of their
service learning experience.
** This does not include transportation to and from the service learning site.
7. Students will not be expected to participate in service learning activities at either
unreasonably early or late hours of the day or evening.
8. Students engaged in clinical, medical, hospital or related settings will not attend to any
duties resulting in exposure to fluids, excretions, or contaminations known to be
harmful, contagious, or injurious.
9. The site may not allow students to participate in service without the expressed written
consent of both the parent/guardian and the school Service Learning Coordinator.
10. In case of injury or illness, the site will notify, as per the medical release information
on the Service Learning Agreement. (Cross Reference: p. 12, Medical Release Information)
Liability
If a student is injured at a service site, the service site shall be responsible. In reviewing the
service site prior to approving it for any student in the service learning program, District 229
shall determine whether the service site has appropriate liability insurance (or an appropriated
self-insurance program) at the time of the review. The service site shall be responsible for
maintaining such insurance or a self-insurance program (or its equivalent). District 229 shall
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not be liable for any injuries unless directly caused by the District and unless the District would
otherwise be liable under applicable law.
Medical Release Information
Each parent must complete the Emergency Medical Release Information on the bottom of the
Service Learning Agreement. In case of emergency, the parent or their designee must be
contacted. If the parent or designee cannot be reached, the Medical Release information allows
for the transportation and treatment of the student. (Cross Reference: p.11, Student Supervision and
Safety #9)
Transportation
Transportation to and from a service site will be the responsibility of the student. Some schoolbased group projects may allow for the district bus transportation with the approval of the
Service Learning Coordinator and principal.
Discipline
Students are to maintain the high level of behavior that is expected of all Oak Lawn Community
High School students. Students come under the jurisdiction of all OLCHS discipline policies.
Service Learning is a school sponsored program, and all school rules apply.
A student who fails to meet his obligations, including absences and tardiness, or who fails to
perform in an acceptable manner may be removed from the service learning experience.
Dismissal from a service learning site for inappropriate behavior may warrant a referral to the
Dean’s Office. In the event of dismissal, the service learning site and/or Service Learning
Coordinator may elect to withhold hours. Students with continual behavior difficulties at service
learning sites may be required to meet the requirement through the alternate written research
project.
Falsifying Documents
Falsifying service learning documents will result in a Dean’s referral and appropriate discipline
as per OLCHS policy.
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Service Learning Due Process
Students have the right to express concerns regarding their fair treatment while participating in
the service learning experience. The following procedure should be followed to appeal a
community service decision:
1. The student shall express the concerns initially to the Service Learning Coordinator in
an informal manner.
2. If the student and the Coordinator cannot reach consensus on the matter, the
Coordinator will then schedule a parent conference. The student must attend the
parent conference.
3. If the student and parent are not satisfied, after this initial review, they may then
appeal in writing to the Student Services Director. The written complaint must
specify:
a. The nature of the complaint;
b. The facts on which it is based;
c. The solution requested.
4. If the student and parent are still not satisfied with the results of the meeting, they
then may appeal in writing to the principal.
Service Learning Questions
All questions related to fulfillment of the service learning graduation requirement shall be
directed to the Service Learning Coordinator:
Kelly Kenny
Career & College Counselor
Service Learning Coordinator
Oak Lawn Community High School
9400 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
708-741-5853
kkenny@olchs.org
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Oak Lawn Community High School District 229
Service Learning Fulfillment Options
Option #2
Research Project
Option #1
Service Projects
Students must complete the
following:
Community-Based
Community-based service
learning projects shall:
 Be performed outside of
the school day
School-Based
 Select an issue relevant to
the community
 Gather information on the
issue through interviews
and background research
Academic Projects
Students:
 Not benefit the high
school or their ancillary
organizations
 May earn all 24
hours through
academic based
service learning
projects
 Not earn the student
any academic credit, cocurricular credit or
credit in any other
organization.
 May not earn
both class credit
and service
learning for the
same project
School Activity Projects
Students may:
 Earn a portion of hours
(up to 1/3 of
requirement) through
pre-approved school
activities.
To qualify:
 Projects MUST be preapproved by the Career
& Service Learning
Facilitator
 Hours may NOT count
for other school activity
requirements
 Reach a conclusion and
write up the findings in a
report that could be
presented to an official
involved with the issue.
 Each step must be approved
by the service learning
coordinator, and students
should allow adequate time
to complete this project.
 The minimum length to
fully explore the topic must
be ten typed pages, using
Times New Roman font, size
12 and one-inch margins
throughout.
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List of Appendices
Appendix A: Academic Project Proposal
Pg. 17
Appendix B: List of Pre-Approved Service Learning Sites
Pg. 19
Appendix C: Service Learning Student Agreement
Pg. 24
Appendix D: Policy on Relay for Life, Cross Countries,
Operation Santa Claus, Operation Snowball,
Dancing with the Spartans
Pg. 26
Appendix E: Explanation of Service Hours & NHS application
Process
Pg. 28
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Appendix A: Academic Project Proposal
Oak Lawn Community High School
District 229
Service Learning Program
9400 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
PLEASE ALLOW TIME FOR APPROVAL
Academic Project Proposal
Approved
Denied (please see attachment)
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Division Chairperson
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Service Learning Coordinator
The purpose of any service learning activity done through the classroom should be to help students master
subject matter while providing a service to the school and/or surrounding community.
Teacher ___________________________________________________
Department __________________________________
Class __________________________________
What is the curricular unit or lesson in which the service learning will be taught?
Project Description
What is your project? Imagine the individual reading this proposal knows nothing about your project. Include
what is most important.
When would you like to do this project?
Hours
Please estimate the number of hours that you believe students should receive service learning credit for. Please
remember that if students are receiving class credit, then they cannot also receive service learning credit.
Estimated hours of in-class preparation (if any)
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Estimated hours of supervised out-of-class preparation (if any)
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Total estimated hours for this service learning project
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Curricular Link
Please explain how this service learning project will support/enhance the curricular unit that you are teaching.
Need
What will students learn/gain by participating in this project? Why is this project needed? For whom will it be
valuable?
Evaluation/Student Reflection
Explain how students will process their experience (both positive and negative) in this service learning
endeavor.
Final Results
What will be the results of all your hard work? What changes will take place in the community as a result of this
project?
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Appendix B: List of Pre-Approved Service Learning Sites
Agency Name
Address
Phone
Contact Name
Special Notes
Advocate Hope Children's Hospital Reach out
and Read Program
4440 West 95th Street , Oak Lawn
708-684-5415
All-Star Kids Child Care
8837 S. Ridgeland Ave., Hickory
Hills
708-599-8374
American Cancer Society
17060 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
708-633-7770
American Diabetes Association
30 North Michigan Ave., Suite
2015, Chicago
312-346-1805
American Legion
11001 S. Depot St., Worth
708-448-7006
American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
2200 West Harrison , Chicago
312-729-6100
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
various
708-217-7530
Bob Collins
Animal Welfare League
10305 Southwest Highway,
Chicago Ridge
708-636-8586
Joe Sparks
AQSA School
7361 West 92nd St., Bridgeview
708-598-2700
Arab-American Family Services
5440 W. 87th St., Burbank
708-229-2314
Arden Court Assisted Living
7880 College Drive, Palos Heights
708-361-8070
Kim Johnson
Bridgeview HealthCare Center
8100 South Harlem, Bridgeview
708-594-5440
Diana Witta
Catholic Charities
7000 W. 111th St., Worth
708-430-0428
The Center Children's Farm
12700 Southwest Highway, Palos
Park
708-361-3650
The Chicago Autism Academy
12130 S. Harlem Ave., Palos
Heights
708-361-8520
Chicago Ridge Nursing & Rehab
10602 Southwest Highway,
Chicago Ridge
708-448-1540
Eva Cousland
Children's Museum of Oak Lawn
9600 E. Shore Dr., Oak Lawn
708-423-6709
Barb McMillan
Application required - See Mrs. Kenny in 117
Christ Advocate Medical Center
4440 West 95th St., Oak Lawn
708-684-8000
Volunteer Services
Application required - See Mrs. Kenny in 117
Janice Thompson
David Ramirez
Application required - See Mrs. Kenny in 117
Kay Ardizzone
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Agency Name
Address
Phone
Contact Name
Community Nutrition Network & Senior
Services Association
Hometown Community Café
8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown
708-422-5180
Concord Extended Care Facility
9401 Ridgeland, Hickory Hills
708-599-6700
Cook County Forest Preserve
various
773-631-1790
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Evergreen Health Care Center
10124 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen
Park
708-636-9200
Faith Evangelical Church Food Pantry
9701 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn
708-424-1059
Rev. Mark Birkholz
Garden Center Services
8333 S. Austin Ave., Burbank
708-398-6574
Jaclyn
Vanderwarren
Global Relief Foundation
9935 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview
708-430-4734
Hickory Nursing Pavilion
9246 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills
708-598-4040
Darlene Pirelli
773-383-5481
Rich Lumen
Johnson-Phelps VFS Post 5220
Special Notes
Jennifer Owen,
Café Manager
Hours Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cassie Hatzfeld
Check for opportunities online:
http://www.fpdcc.org/index.html
Waiver Required - See Mrs. Kenny in 117
Kid Safe City
Bridgeview, IL
708-458-6343
Lake Katherine Nature Preserve
7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos
Heights
708-361-1873
Marian Sinkus
Lexington Health Care
10300 Southwest Highway,
Chicago Ridge
708-425-1100
Misoud Kahnamoui
Lifesource - Chicagoland Blood Centers
various
847-260-2775
Caitlin Coleman
Little Company of Mary Hospital
2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park
708-422-6200
Volunteer Services
Little Footsteps Academy
11840 S. LaPorte Ave., Alsip
708-385-3812
Little Learners Academy
11111 S. Harlem Ave., Worth
708-448-0758
Little Red School House
9800 South 104th Ave., Willow
Springs
708-839-6897
Little Shepard Preschool Center
9222 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen
Park
708-636-3640
www.lifesource.org to fill out a volunteer
application (don’t forget to mention OLCHS
Service Learning!)
Deborah Ripper
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Agency Name
Address
Phone
Contact Name
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois
640 N. LaSalle St., Chicago
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
129th & LaGrange Rd., Palos
Park
708-671-0648
Mosque Foundation
7360 West 93rd St., Bridgeview
708-430-5666
Muscular Dystrophy Association
7250 W. College Dr., Palos
Heights
708-671-9632
Muslim Civil Rights Center
7667 West 95th St., Hickory Hills
708-598-6640
Neat Repeats
7026 West 111th, Worth
708-361-6860
Neighbor in Need
various - Worth
708-448-7412
Oak Lawn Baseball
various - Oak Lawn
708-903-1472
Gary Renken
Oak Lawn Elks Club
10720 Central Ave., Oak Lawn
708-423-2254
Marie Joyce
Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School
5345 W. 99th St., Oak Lawn
708-499-6400
Oak Lawn Lions Club
various - Oak Lawn
708-278-6328
Joseph Palazzolo
Oak Lawn Park District
9400 S. Kenton Ave., Oak Lawn
708-857-2225
Chris Tiesch
Junior Friends of the Library
Program
708-422-4990,
ext. 168
Tom Kochinski,
Youth Services
Librarian
General Teen Volunteer
708-422-4990
Izabel Gronski
Oak Lawn Special Recreation Association
4625 West 110th Street, Oak
Lawn
708-857-2200
Todd Mallo
Palos Hills Extended Care
10426 South Roberts Rd., Palos
Hills
708-598-3460
Treva Stacy
Palos Hospital
12251 South 80th Ave., Palos
Heights
708-923-4041
Volunteer Services
Park Lawn School & Activity Center
10833 S. LaPorte Ave., Oak Lawn
708-425-3344
Nancy Schmitz
Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn
Special Notes
Joni Rusco
**It is helpful if you have a teacher, coach, or
activity in mind when calling to ask about service
hours
Various programs available, Application needed
See Mrs. Kenny in 117
Application Required
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Agency Name
Address
Phone
Contact Name
Pass It On Thrift Center
5435 West 127th St., Crestwood
708-824-0433
Peace Memorial Childcare
10300 W. 131st St., Palos Park
708-448-1216
Peace Village
10300 Village Circle Drive, Palos
Park
708-671-2422
Penny Lane Schools
10255 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago
Ridge
708-425-4233
Penny Lane Schools
9411 S. 51st St., Oak Lawn
708-424-1335
Pilgrim Faith Nursery School
9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn
708-422-4200
Pillars
8020 W. 87th St., Hickory Hills
708-741-4500
PLOWS Council
4700 West 95th St., Oak Lawn
708-361-0219
Regal Health and Rehab Center
9525 S. Mayfield, Oak Lawn
708-636-7000
Rest Haven Central
13259 South Central Ave., Palos
Heights
708-597-1000
Ridge Central Elementary School
10800 Lyman Ave., Chicago
Ridge
708-636-2001
Ridgeland Nursing & Rehabilitation
12550 South Ridgeland Ave.,
Palos Heights
708-597-9300
Banika Erving
Ronald McDonald House
4410 West 93rd St., Oak Lawn
708-423-5285
Katie Allabough or
Kelly Evans
Salem United Church of Christ
9717 S. Kostner, Oak Lawn
708-423-9717
George Murray
The Salvation Army
9000 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview
708-598-2376
Sandbox Preschool
12832 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos
Heights
708-371-5443
Sertoma Center
4343 W. 123rd St., Alsip
708-371-9700
Share Your Soles
900 E. 103rd Street, Chicago
708-448-4469
Eileen O'Neill
773-802-8276
Sharon Lake
Southwest Suburban Cook County (IL) Chapter
of the Autism Society of America
Special Notes
Bonnie Leffring
Joy Burkland
Diana Sampolin
Diane Gigilio
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Agency Name
Address
Phone
Contact Name
Special Notes
South Suburban PADS - Calvin Christian
Reform Church
10056 S.Central Ave., Oak Lawn
708-422-0790
Nancy Zylstra
October - April only
South Suburban PADS - Oak Lawn Community
Church
9000 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak
Lawn
708-754-4357
Dawn Thrasher
October - April only
South Suburban PADS - Pilgrim Faith United
Church of Christ
9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn
708-422-4200
Rev. Peggy
McClanahan
October - April only
South Suburban PADS - Trinity Lutheran
Church
9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn
708-422-0193
Linda
October - April only
Southwest Chicago Christian School Child
Care
10110 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn
708-636-6448
Special Olympics Illinois
427 Ashland Ave., Chicago
Heights
708-756-4201
St. Alexander Church
12600 S. 71st Ct., Palos Heights
708-448-0408
St. Catherine of Alexandria
10621 Kedvale Ave., Oak Lawn
708-425-5547
St. Gerald Church
9320 S. 55th Ave., Oak Lawn
708-422-0121
St. Germaine Church
4240 W. 98th St., Oak Lawn
708-425-6063
St. Linus Church
10400 Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn
708-425-1656
St. Louis de Montefort
8840 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak
Lawn
708-599-5781
St. Paul Lutheran Church
4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn
708-423-1058
Sunrise Assisted Living
12828 S. LaGrange Rd., Oak
Lawn
708-361-3577
United Way South-Southwest Suburban
4711 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite
17, Crestwood
708-371-1328
Uniting America/IL Commission for Immigrant
and Refugee Rights
708-373-5421
Sara Hamdan
Mike Bronzell
Westside Baseball
various - Oak Lawn
708-259-9956
Worth Township Youth Service Bureau
11601 S. Pulaski Rd., Alsip
708-388-2101
Zakat Foundation
Dee Klucznyk
708-233-0555
Faten Salameh
shamdan@icirr.org
faten@zakat.org
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Appendix C: Service Learning Student Agreement
Oak Lawn Community High School
District 229
Service Learning Program
9400 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
 These hours ARE for an approved site – see Mrs.
Kenny in Office 117 if unsure!
 These hours are NOT for a business nor are they for a
friend, family member, neighbor etc. not part of an
established organization
 I am NOT handling money in ANY way
This form is due within 2 weeks of project completion
Service Learning Student Agreement
Return the COMPLETED agreement to the Student Services Office (Rm. 117) following the service project
Please type or print neatly:
Student ID # _____________________________
Last Name ______________________________
First Name_______________________________
Home Telephone _________________________
Alternate Telephone _______________________
Site/Organization Name ______________________________________________________________
Site/Organization Address ____________________________________________________________
Name of contact person_______________________________________________________________
Telephone Number ________________________
Date of Service ___________________________
Responsibilities/Duties _______________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Student Agreement
I, the above student, have elected to participate in service learning at the above site. I agree to abide by the
regulations and policies of this site and Oak Lawn Community High School District 229. I agree to perform
to the best of my ability the tasks specified in the agreement. I agree to call the site in advance if I am
detained for any reason or am unable to attend.
____________________________________________________
Student Signature
__________________
Date
Parent Agreement
I, the parent or legal guardian of the above student, approve his or her participation at this site, and agree to
lend support and encouragement to my student in the service he or she will provide for the chosen site. I accept
responsibility for my student’s transportation to and from the site.
The student has my permission to be transported and treated by any doctor assigned by the service site in the
case of an emergency or accident.
____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________
Date
If the parent/guardian is unavailable, please notify the emergency contact person below:
___________________________________________________
Name
________________________
Telephone Number
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Service Learning Project Verification
We verify that we do not have students participating in activities that would be considered unsafe for the age
and/or experience of the student.
The above student has completed _________ hours of volunteer service towards his/her service learning
requirement at the above site.
__________________________________________
Site Contact Signature
________________________
Date
Service Learning Time Sheet
Date
Time In
Time Out
Total Hours
Staff Signature
***Note – a letter provided from the organization may be stapled to this form in lieu of above signatures***
Reflection
As a part of the service learning requirement, students are expected to reflect on their experience in approved
projects. In the space below, provide a summary of your experience and reflect on the value of this project for
yourself and the site or organization.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Project Approved by _______________________________________
OLCHS Service Learning Coordinator
__________________
Date
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Appendix D: Policy on Relay for Life, Cross Countries,
Operation Santa Claus, Dancing with the Spartans and Operation Snowball
Relay for Life
Students may not receive service learning credit for participating in and/or raising money for the
OLCHS Relay for Life All-Youth Relay. In accordance with the OLCHS District 229 Service
Learning policy:
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria…
… It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate
profits for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary
transactions nor collect pledges.” (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Service Projects)
If, however, a student serves on the committee that plans the OLCHS Relay for Life All-Youth
Relay, that student shall be eligible to receive up to 5 hours of service learning credit. If a
student serves as a committee co-chair, that student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of
service learning credit. Approval of the Relay for Life All-Youth Relay club moderator is
required.
(Effective 5.19.2010)
Cross Countries
Students may not receive service learning credit for participating in and/or raising money for the
Cross Countries experience. In accordance with the OLCHS District 229 Service Learning policy:
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria…
… It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate
profits for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary
transactions nor collect pledges.” (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Service Projects)
If, however, a student serves on the committee that plans the Cross Countries service trip, that
student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of service learning credit. Approval of the Cross
Countries club moderator is required
(Effective 5.19.2010)
Operation Santa Claus
Students may not receive service learning credit for raising money or purchasing gifts for the
OLCHS Operation Santa Claus. In accordance with the OLCHS District 229 Service Learning
policy:
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria…
… It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate
profits for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary
transactions nor collect pledges.” (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Service Projects)
If, however, a student serves on the committee that coordinates the OLCHS Operation Santa
Claus, that student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of service learning credit. Approval
of the Operation Santa Claus club moderator is required.
(Effective 5.19.2010)
Students may receive service learning credit for participating in the Operation Santa Claus
Wrap Party.
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Dancing with the Spartans
Students may not receive service learning credit for participating in and/or raising money for
Dancing with the Spartans. In accordance with the OLCHS District 229 Service Learning policy:
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria…
… It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate
profits for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary
transactions nor collect pledges.” (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Service Projects)
If, however, a student serves on the committee that plans the Dancing with the Spartans event,
that student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of service learning credit. Note that
students who are serving on Senior Class Advisory Board are not eligible for this credit.
Approval of the DWTS moderator is required.
(Effective 5.19.2010)
OLCHS Haiti Relief Effort
Students may not receive service learning credit for participating in and/or raising money for
OLCHS Haiti Relief Effort. In accordance with the OLCHS District 229 Service Learning policy:
To qualify for approval, a service project must meet the following criteria…
… It must not involve direct solicitation of funds for non-profit agencies nor generate
profits for any private company. Furthermore, students may not handle monetary
transactions nor collect pledges.” (Cross Reference: p.7, Approved Service Projects)
If, however, a student serves on the committee that plans OLCHS Haiti Relief Effort events, that
student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of service learning credit. Approval of the
OLCHS Haiti Relief Effort moderator is required.
(Effective 5.19.2010)
Operation Snowflake
If a student serves on the committee that plans or acts as a student leader for the OLCHS
Operation Snowball, that student shall be eligible to receive up to 10 hours of service learning
credit. Approval of the Operation Snowball moderator is required.
(Effective 5.19.2010)
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Appendix E: Explanation of Service Hours & NHS Application Process
National Honor Society
The Spartan chapter of the National Honor Society is a student organization that “serves to
honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service,
and character” (www.nhs.us, 2008). As one requirement for recognition and participation in NHS
is service hours, it is the policy of OLCHS District 229 and the Spartan chapter of NHS that:
“to be eligible to apply for membership to the Spartan chapter of National Honor Society, a
student must have completed the 24-hour Service Learning graduation requirement by
September 1 of the year of intended application.”
Process for NHS Application:
1. The following are criteria for eligibility to apply for induction into National Honor Society:
a. Student must be classified Grade 11 or Grade 12
b. Student must have a minimum 3.3000 cumulative GPA
c. Student must have active involvement in at least two different and unrelated
extracurricular activities
d. Student must not have any serious disciplinary infractions
e. Student must have completed the 24-hour Service Learning graduation
requirement by September 1 of the year of intended application.
2. The Service Learning Coordinator will send a letter to all students who qualify based on
GPA to notify them of the requirement to complete the 24-hour Service Learning
requirement in order to apply for NHS.
3. After the September 1 deadline:
a. The Service Learning Coordinator will notify students of completion of the 24-hour
Services Learning graduation requirement
b. The Service Learning Coordinator will compile a list of students who have met the
24-hour Service Learning requirement and submit to the National Honor Society
sponsor.
NOTE – students may continue to volunteer if they choose, but know that hours
accumulated will not count for NHS membership unless performed after induction.
4. The National Honor Society sponsor will send an invitation to apply to National Honor
Society to all students who meet the GPA and Service Learning criteria.
5. Students will complete application and turn in to National Honor Society sponsor by set
deadline.
6. Selection for membership is made by a five-member Faculty Council appointed by the
Principal. Selection is based on the above criteria.
7. Students will be notified of acceptance and induction from the National Honor Society
sponsor by set date.
8. Once inducted, students will be informed of procedures for maintaining membership.
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Students and parents with questions about NHS application and induction process should
contact the NHS sponsor. Contact information for all activity sponsors can be found on the
district website.
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