MYP Community & Service What When & Why

What is Community? Community – refers to the place or group to which we belong. What communities are you a part of? (think small – think big)

What is Service? Service – is when you provide help/aid to someone other than yourself without the expectation of reward (payment or prize)

What is Service? (continued) Service-Learning – is when your service is directly tied to the learning taking place in a classroom (Ex: learning to prepare a resume – by creating resumes for people who are unemployed or homeless to help them get back into the job market. Tutoring – using the things you learn in the classroom to help tutor other students on that subject. Studying horticulture and the life cycles of plants - by growing a garden and the food is donated to a local shelter.

When should I begin my C&S? This year all 9 th grade students at HHS will begin logging their Community & Service for MYP! Expectations are: Each 9 th grade student will be responsible to participate in a total of 3 C&S activities over the remainder of the year. 1 per nine-week period – with one of these being mandatory participation in the Campus-Wide Service for “Learning for LIMBS” which will take place in the Spring Semester

So what does that mean? You need to start looking for a Service Opportunity NOW! Every 9 th grade student should have logged 1 (or if your awesome – more than 1) by Christmas Break!

How do I Log my Service? Through an on-line tool called ManageBac Each of you will receive your Log in Information today – you will need to use the log-in and password you’re given, so don’t lose these!

Why do C & S? To Successfully meet all of the “Learning Outcomes” as set up by MYP. To consistently move towards becoming like the “Learner Profile”

Learning Outcomes: increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth They are able to see themselves as individuals with various skills and abilities, some more developed than others, and understand that they can make choices about how they wish to move forward. undertaken new challenges A new challenge may be an unfamiliar activity, or an extension to an existing one. planned and initiated activities Planning and initiation will often be in collaboration with others. It can be shown in activities that are part of larger projects, for example, ongoing school activities in the local community, as well as in small student ‑ led activities. worked collaboratively with others Collaboration can be shown in many different activities, such as team sports, playing music in a band, or helping in a kindergarten. At least one project, involving collaboration and the integration of at least two of creativity, action and service, is required. shown perseverance and commitment in their activities At a minimum, this implies attending regularly and accepting a share of the responsibility for dealing with problems that arise in the course of activities. engaged with issues of global importance Students may participate in international projects but there are many global issues at a local or national level as well (i.e., environmental concerns, caring for the elderly). considered the ethical implications of their actions Ethical decisions arise in almost any CAS activity (for example, on the sports field, in musical composition, in relationships with others involved in service activities). Evidence of thinking about ethical issues can be shown in various ways, including journal entries and conversations with CAS advisers. developed new skills As with new challenges, new skills may be shown in activities that the student has not previously undertaken, or in increased expertise in an established area.

Apathy – don’t’ know or don’t care Sympathy – Feels good, but no learning takes place Empathy – Reflective learning & understanding Advocacy – Fights “For” and “With” Why CAS? We are all on a continuum of service & learning. The aim of MYP C&S is to move students up this continuum to citizens that exemplify the IB Learner Profile! Where are you now?

So What Can I do for C&S? Any Volunteer work for Any Non-Profit Helping with events at other schools like: Fall Festivals, Field Days, etc Joining a club/organization that already does Service work like: Key Club, StuCo, CSU, Perfect Pals, and more Taking part in Events for Charity like: Hear Walk, Breast Cancer Walk, MS 150, and more Helping out at your Church or place of Worship And Much Much More – when in doubt, just ask!

Learning For LIMBS Spring Semester Walk-A-Thon to raise money and support for the LIMBS Every 9 th grade Student will collect pledges for # of steps taken in a school day Every 9 th grade Student will “Walk” for LIMBS