2. BD Service Projects January 16 – January 27
Regis Jesuit High School
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam

3. “Today our prime educational objective must be to form men
Mission
“Today our prime
educational
objective must
be to form men
and women…who cannot even conceive of love of God which does not include love of the least of their neighbors.” Pedro Arrupe

4. Mission
It’s about RELATIONSHIPS with people whom our society rejects or marginalizes.

5. Goals
Broaden your experience of the world
Begin to discern your place in the world
Discover your talents and push your limits
Grow in compassion for others in need, receiving their gifts and sharing yours

6. Solidarity
If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together.
Lilla Watson

7. Before Registration 1) Download Service Project Handbook
2) Think about Time Commitments – Practice, Siblings, Work, etc.
3) Figure Out Carpooling Options
4) Talk with your Parents/Guardians

8. Registration
Seniors:
Oct. 2:45pm
Juniors:
Oct. 2:45pm

9. Registration Process
When registration opens for your class, Mr. Mattacchione will your student and put announcements on at school. You will have one school week to pick your TOP 7 sites. Registration will be done electronically through the RJ website. For the process of assigning sites, students will be randomly ordered electronically. The first student up in the random order will have his choices considered first and so forth. When your number is up, priority for selection will be given to your first choice. If that site is full, your second choice will be granted. If that site if full, your third will be selected and so forth. Consideration will be given to significant issues of transportation and location based on the rationale you provide during the registration.

10. Orientation & Safe Environment
RJ Service Project Orientation
November 17
Meeting with your Service Project cohort
Meeting with RJ Supervisors
On-Site ORIENTATION
November 29 – flipped schedule (Snow Date 12/1)
Meetings off-campus with On-Site Supervisors
1:30 pm – back to RJ by 4:00 pm

11. Other Info
Timesheets – 60 hour minimum Journal – Due Friday, Feb 3rd to RJ Supervisor Dress Code Supervisor Visits

12. PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT Absence Policy
ONLY Mr. Mattacchione can approve an absence on these days.
Not your parents, not you.
What normally count’s as an “Excused Absence” from School does not for Service Projects.
1) Don’t call the Dean’s Office – Call Mr. Mattacchione at
2) Call Your Site
3) Make Up Your Hours!
PLEASE DO NOT BE ABSENT

13. Absence Policy
Unexcused Absence from a Day of Service is the same as an Unexcused Absence from an Entire Day of School = 12 JUGS
Even if a parent has called in, it’s only “excused” if Mr. Mattacchione approves it.
See RJ Student Handbook

14. Snow Day/Sick Day Policy
Follow procedure of Site, NOT RJHS
Call Mr. Mattacchione, Site, RJ supervisor
SICK
Call Mr. Mattacchione, Site, RJ Supervisor
Extended Illness – call Mr. Mattacchione
**Missed Days will need to be made up AT YOUR SITE.**

15. Choosing a Service Site
Do what you love
Challenge yourself
Transportation – Carpooling
Times – Practice, Work, etc.
NOTHING AT RJ IS SCHEDULED BEFORE 4PM

16. Service Sites

17. Adults With Special Needs
Rocky Mountain
MS Center
African
Community Center
Build relationships, lead outings for adults living with a variety of disabilities
Working directly with refugees from several African countries

18. Work with at-risk youth, low-income, disabled, etc.

19. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Students will work with youth ages 6 weeks – 6 years of age, depending on the site. You will work with youth in a variety of life situations.

20. Facilitate group activities with the elderly
Elderly Care
Facilitate group activities with the elderly

21. Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
Elementary Schools
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade

22. Ending Homelessness one person at a time!
Emergency Assistance Programs
Ending Homelessness one person at a time!
Fr. Woody’s Haven of Hope
Samaritan House
St. Francis Center

23. HOSPITALS
Children’s Hospital

24. REMEMBER
-Your names goes to be bottom of the list if you are late or don’t submit registration.
-Senior Registration: Oct 2:45PM
-Junior Registration: Oct 2:45PM
-NEXT WEEK: Student Handbook in your student and on the SERVICE PAGE of the RJHS WEBSITE.

25. Solidarity Jan 16th-27th

26. regisjesuit.com/BDServiceProjects