Program
Hayden High
School exists to support students and families in cultivating a Roman Catholic
faith community based on prayer, Gospel virtues, and Christian service. Together, in a setting of academic
excellence, we celebrate the dignity of every person and the presence of Christ
within each of us.
“The joy and hope, the grief and
anxiety of the people of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way
afflicted: this is the joy and hope, the grief and anxiety, the followers of
Christ.”
Gaudium et Spes
Reaching
out to the community, parish and family, students will volunteer a minimum of
20 hours of service to help meet the needs in their Church and Community. (A minimum of 10 hours must be served at their
home Parish.) Summer service is an
option. Allowing time for adjusting to
high school Freshman students will be asked to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours
(5 at their home Parish).
The
purpose of the Service Program is to develop a sense of service to the larger
community and provide experiences that will help increase awareness of the needs
of our community.
Twenty
percent (20%) of the Religion grade will be based on the results of the
student’s volunteer records:
-Log of Hours and Evaluation Forms =50%
-Prayerful written reflection =50%
-Due April 28, 2008
1. Service must be performed for the
community (parish and approved agencies) and not relatives.
2. Contact the place(s) in which you
would like to volunteer and ask if you may serve them. Remember that at least half
of the required hours (5 for freshmen; 10 for other classes) must be performed
for your home parish.
1. Begin your service hours. Keep track of them on the Log
of Hours and Evaluation Form. Note:
You must have the date, hours, location, description of service and
supervisor’s signature or your hours will not be accepted. You must have the Log of Hours and Evaluation
Form for each volunteer location you work at.
Turn in hours to your Theology teacher or the office.
2. When you have completed your service
work at that location, give your supervisor the Log
of Hours and Evaluation Form. Your supervisor cannot be a relative. They should fill out the evaluation and
return it to you or it may be sent directly to the school. If they are returning it for you be sure they
know that it needs to be turned in by April 28, 2008.
3. The Prayerful Reflections will be
organized and incorporated into the Theology classes. More information will be given by your second
semester Theology teacher in regards to details, length and questions. It must be turned in to your Theology
teacher by April 28, 2008 unless they have specified another date.
4. Service hours will count for 20% of
the second semester Theology grade. The
20 hours will count for 50% of the service grade. The reflection will count for 50% of the
service grade.
5. All forms turned in after the due
date will result in a loss of a letter grade for each week late.
Frequently Asked Questions about
Hayden’s Service Program
Is
participation in the volunteer service hours a graduation requirement for
No, but
the Lord challenges us to make a difference and to help those most in need
(Matt. 25: 31-46). As part of our
Christian education we role model after Christ and challenge our students to
serve as Christ served. Participation in
the program is 20% of the Theology class grade.
How
many times do we have to do 20 hours of service?
With the
exception of your freshman year, each year you are at Hayden you will complete
20 hours of service.
Where
can I do service?
We
volunteer where Jesus tells us to volunteer keeping in mind the Corporal Works
of Mercy. A guideline to remember when
choosing an agency is that it must be not for profit. If you have questions
about a whether an agency qualifies check with the Service Program Director.
The
Service Program encourages you to open yourself up to opportunities that you
may not be aware of. In addition we
challenge you to participate in areas you may feel a little uncomfortable
in. This is part of the education
process and the growth we need to take as Christians.
Helping
family is always good but should not be considered service. Rather, family is an obligation for which one
should not expect compensation either monetarily or through school credit.
What
hours that I do at Hayden can be used for my service commitment?
Half of
your service requirement can be performed for Hayden in an approved
activity. The only approved activity is
the PACE Auction. Any other service to
Hayden must be approved.
Can
I do my hours in the summer?
Yes, just
see the Service Program Director and get a Log
of Hours and Evaluation Form for the following year.
Can
I get paid for my volunteer hours?
No, Jesus
didn’t get paid for performing miracles or telling parables.
What
about a one time spontaneous opportunity to help a neighbor (like pumping out
his flooded basement)? Would that count
toward meeting the 20-hour quota?
Yes. Just record the hours on your Log
of Hours and Evaluation Form and have your neighbor sign the log to verify
your helping him/her.
Can
I just perform all spontaneous service?
No. The Service Program encourages students to
seek agencies within the community that help accomplish the vision of our
service program. Try to commit yourself
to a given situation, and responsibly complete your goal. We want to encourage students to research and
seek out organizations and agencies that are trying to meet the needs of the
community. By encouraging you to commit
to a cause or location, we are trying to expose you to places in the local
community that are already active in helping those most in need.