In order for students to satisfy the community service requirement for Bright Futures eligibility, they must:
- Develop a written community service plan which addresses a social problem or concern and his or her personal involvement in addressing the issue.
- Submit community service documentation to a school counselor upon completion of the approved activity, which includes an essay or other presentation in which the student evaluates and reflects upon his or her experience.
Community service projects will not be accepted if they were completed:
- For a family member
- Prior to the summer before entering Grade 9
Beginning with the 2017-2018 school-year, all high schools will use the Community Service Form and Community Service Log & Reflection to document community service for OCPS students.
School counselors must:
- Approve student plans prior to implementation.
- Review documentation upon completion.
- Check for signatures from the student, parent/guardian, and a representative of the organization for which the student performed the volunteer service work.
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