As a requirement for graduation all students (9-12) will
complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service during each year in the
Upper School and a total of at least 80 hours of community service prior to
graduation.
Community service project must be submitted and approved at
least 5 days in advance by the Dean of Students or Headmaster. Students must use a separate form for each
event.
• Community service may be completed during the summer
beginning with the summer prior to freshman year. Hours earned in the summer
will be counted towards the upcoming school year.
• Students who complete the service requirement prior to
graduation are still required to do an additional 20 hours of service each
year. For example, if a student has completed 80 service hours at the end of
his/her junior year, they must still perform 20 hours of service during their
senior year.
• Students transferring to Lakeside after the freshman year
will be required to complete 20 hours for each year they attend Lakeside .
• To receive credit for service performed, the student must
complete and turn in their service verification forms to the Dean of Students
or Headmaster.
• A list of suggested organizations to contact for community
service will be available for students; however, alternative organizations may
be used.
• Students are encouraged to contact the school about
doing their community service hours at Lakeside
over the summer. Numerous projects need to be completed and help is always
welcome.
• Seniors must turn in required hours by May 1st.
• Forms must be submitted within two weeks of completing
community service.
• Community service hours will be checked every nine weeks
and detention will be given to students who have not obtained a minimum of 5
hours per nine weeks.
