Use your Ability to Honor and Serve
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL-STUDENTS AND STAFF-ARE MAKING STRIDES TO BECOME A MORE
SERVICE-MINDED SCHOOL, USING OUR TALENTS AND ABILITIES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND US.
SERVICE-MINDED SCHOOL, USING OUR TALENTS AND ABILITIES TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND US.
What is a Community Service Diploma Endorsement?
A Community Service Diploma Endorsement is one of three types of diploma endorsements that Louisiana high school students may earn upon graduation. Beginning with freshmen entering school year 2013-14 and beyond, local education agencies (LEAs) may award a Community Service Diploma Endorsement to students completing a minimum number of documented community service hours by graduation. Authorized by Act 295 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature, this voluntary diploma endorsement was established to:
Grade Minimum Hours
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 25
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Total 80
A student who (1) transfers into a participating LEA after the 9th grade or (2) graduates early may receive a community service endorsement if that student:
Community Service Categories
Community Service Opportunities in Louisiana
A Community Service Diploma Endorsement is one of three types of diploma endorsements that Louisiana high school students may earn upon graduation. Beginning with freshmen entering school year 2013-14 and beyond, local education agencies (LEAs) may award a Community Service Diploma Endorsement to students completing a minimum number of documented community service hours by graduation. Authorized by Act 295 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Legislature, this voluntary diploma endorsement was established to:
- Engage students in their communities;
- Provide a process to apply what they have learned in a social setting; and
- Provide opportunities for students to explore their interests, passions, and potential career aspirations in an engaged, hands-on environment.
- Students entering as freshmen school year 2013-2014 or beyond;
- Document community service hours using the Community Service Diploma Endorsement Tracking Form.
- Students perform approved community service hours according to the following schedule:
Grade Minimum Hours
Grade 9 10
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 25
Grade 12 25
________________________
Total 80
A student who (1) transfers into a participating LEA after the 9th grade or (2) graduates early may receive a community service endorsement if that student:
- Meets the minimum requirements for each year, and
- Completes a total of 80 community service hours by graduation
Community Service Categories
Community Service Opportunities in Louisiana
