Policy

          The Mariemont Board of Education recognizes the importance of volunteer service.  Therefore, Juniors and Seniors are expected to complete Forty Hours of community service.

·        For students to be recognized for completing the Community Service program at Mariemont High School, they must complete 40 hours after their 2^nd semester exams at the end of their Sophomore year and before the first Monday in May of their Senior year.

·        Community Service is defined as volunteer effort that benefits the community.  To qualify, student work must be done with a non-profit agency, be done outside the school day, be on a volunteer (non-paid) basis, and be verified by an adult supervisor.

·        Of the 40 required hours, no more than 20 can be completed within the school district, or as part of the student’s regular routine.  Projects like taking tickets at school sporting events, theater students painting a set for the play, or coaching an elementary school team can earn a student no more than 20 hours.  Babysitting during a church service and fundraisers for churches also fall into the 20 hour maximum.

·        To ensure effective Community Service and for the 40 hours to count toward this requirement, all students shall submit a proposal to the Community Service Coordinator in advance of their first hour of service on every project.

·        Completion of Community Service will be listed on student transcripts as a pass/fail course with no effect on GPA.  At the start of the senior year, MHS Guidance Department will list the course as a course in progress and the grade column will remain blank.  Once the student has completed 40 hours, the transcript will be marked “P” in the grade column for pass.  Until the student has completed the 40 hour requirement, the transcript will continue to show “Community Service” as a course in progress.  Students failing to complete 40 hours by the first Monday in May of the senior year will have transcript marked “F” in the grade column for fail.