Farragut Career Academy

Service Learning Opportunities

COMMUNITY SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENT

It is the intent of the Board to develop, encourage and promote partnerships with city

agencies, community-based organizations and not-for-profit service entities in order to

provide appropriate service opportunities for high school students. These requirements

were developed with the assistance from a broad-based volunteer Task Force.

1. All students must complete Service Learning project prior to graduation;

2. High School principals shall designate a special Service Learning Coach

to oversee projects, student participation, record-keeping and agency

involvement;

3. Service Learning projects shall be linked to current academic goals and

curriculum and shall promote social awareness and career development;

4. A total of forty hours prior to graduation, with a minimum of twenty hours

completed by the end of the sophomore year, which includes preparation,

action, and reflection, will be required of each student; and

5. Service Learning criteria shall be developed by the Office of High School

Programs.