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Title: CAG High School Community Service Program

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CAG High School Community Service Program

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CAG Mission Statement

Our mission is to educate independent,
critical-thinking, responsible, bilingual
individuals prepared to meet the changes of the
future.

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Benefits of Student Participation in Community
Service

Psychological Benefits
Overall, sources indicate that students have
shown increases in positive feelings and mental
health, and decreases in depression and stress.

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Social Benefits

Students forge bonds with each other, as well as
other members of the community. These bonds
enhance their interpersonal skills and increase
their social network.
Volunteerism can lead to increased care for
others and a desire to cooperate and get involved
in positive ways, even among those who had
previously exhibited antisocial tendencies (Smith
1999).
Many students have reported an increased sense of
social responsibility, and a subsequent desire to
"give back" to the communities from which they
have come.

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Cognitive Benefits

With each new experience, old skills are
developed as new ones are learned.
Lessons learned from volunteering frequently
support and enrich understandings of how the
community is set u to function.
Dian Hedin (1989) says that "One of the best
supported findings of research about community
service is that students learn most (knowledge
about the people for whom they volunteer,
attitudes about being responsible, and being
active citizens, and problem solving skills) when
they are in programs that have regular
opportunities to process and talk about their
direct experiences."

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Guidelines for the Program

Beginning 2008-09 school year, all grade 9, 10,
and 11 students will need to complete a minimum
of 30 documented hours of Community Service in
order to be promoted to the next grade.
Students must complete a Proposal Form to have
their service approved before the activity
begins. For students looking to participate in
community service over the summer holidays need
to get approval from the HS Principal
Upon completion of each service project, the
student must complete an experience form, which
would include the submission of photos, written
reflection, journal etc. The organization must
also complete a Community Service Evaluation Form
or send a written statement on the organizations
letterhead that documents the kind and quality of
service rendered and number of hours volunteered.

In the case of a single activity/project
(short-term) that is clearly a worthy community
service endeavor (e.g. Charity run/walk/cycle),
it is the students responsibility to provide
verification to his/her Advisor via a written
statement on the organizations letterhead.
Those hours that exceed the 30 hour minimum will
be noted on a students official transcript.
However, additional hours are not applied towards
the next school year.
Parent approval is required for each placement.
Regular attendance at your assignment is
required. If for some reason you cannot attend,
you need to notify the agency in advance.
CAG welcomes new community service projects and
clubs. These will compliment the listings we
already have and expand the choices available to
the student body.

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Organizations that CAG has been involved with
2006-present

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An Ineligible Activity is an activity that

takes place during class time. This does not
include lunch breaks or spare periods.
provides direct financial benefit or gain to the
student or to the students immediate family.
consists of duties normally performed in the home
or personal recreational activities.
associates with an organization that does not
comply with the ethical standards, policies,
procedures and regulations of The American School
of Guatemala.

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An Eligible Activity is an activity that

is designed to be of benefit to the community.
supports a non-profit organization that conforms
to CAG regulations.
promotes tutoring, mentoring, visiting or
coaching, or whose purpose is to assist others
who require the benefit of that assistance.
supports ethical work of a global nature.
contributes to the health and well being of a
group.
is affiliated with a club, religious
organization, arts or cultural association, or
political organization that seeks to make a
positive and ethical contribution in the
community.

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Examples of Community Service Activities

Fundraising - includes charity walks/runs sales
for charitable purposes.
Sports/Recreation - includes coaching, and
helping to organize sporting events or
volunteering.
Community Events - includes helping to organize
carnivals/festivals.
Environmental Projects - includes participating
in flower/tree planting, recycling, and general
beautification projects and activities.
Volunteer Work with Elderly - includes assisting
in a nursing home, e.g. serving snacks, helping
with activities or participating in a reading
program.

Religious Activities - includes participation as
a volunteer in programs for children, special
events, mission work.
Youth Programs - includes volunteer assistance
with Scouts, Guides, summer camps, student
government
Office/Clerical Work - includes volunteer
activity in reception, computer work for groups
providing charitable benefit.
Work with Animals - includes volunteer
involvement with animal care.
Arts and Culture - includes volunteer assistance
at a gallery, performing arts production.