LAGUNA BLANCA - Community Service

Middle School Community Service

The Mission Statement of Laguna Blanca School places emphasis on making community service an integral part of School life. Our mission is to continue to involve students in many service-learning experiences. Community service teaches habits of mind and heart essential for full participation in a democratic society. Students experience the difference their commitment and efforts can make in the lives of others. They derive from their service projects a sense of accomplishment, independence, and personal responsibility that makes them more thoughtful and purposeful in all aspects of their lives.

Student Requirements

Students in grades five through eight will meet the graduation requirements if he or she completes at least sixteen documented hours of community service. Students must complete and return to Trish McHale a community service form which is signed by a parent. Forms are available on-line or in the front office or from Ms. McHale.

Students may complete service work during the summer months. Students are informed about up-coming events and projects at weekly assemblies and also in the School's newspapers and from the community service web site. There is also a community service bulletin board in front of the Upper School Computer Lab.

Members of the National Charity League are asked to complete a special community service form that documents their hours. NCL members are not required to do additional service work.

If you have any questions or require assistance in selecting a community service project, please contact Trish McHale at 687-2461 ext. 317 or tmchale@lagunablanca.org