1. LEAD: 2nd Semester Service Projects
Guidelines and Requirements
February 16th, 2018

2. Overall Project Requirements
One of your responsibilities as a LEAD student is to make an impact in your community; for the 2nd Semester Service Project, you will do so by:
Identifying a problem/need in the community that can be resolved by community service
If you are a 9th grade LEAD student, you can create an original idea OR see Mr. Gosney/Mr. Beckett for opportunities at local organizations
Determining a solution to fix the problem or fill the need
Working collaboratively to execute your plan while documenting each step and monitoring progress
Reflecting on the effectiveness of your work

3. Overall Project Requirements
The 2nd Semester Service Project is designed to give LEAD students an opportunity to apply their skills in a meaningful and impactful way
Students with successful projects will have utilized their abilities not only to be creative, organized, and discerning, but also to think critically and follow through
The focus of the project is decided entirely by the student group

4. Basic Project Idea Example
4 students decide to work together in a group and find that they’re all interested in working with elementary-age students
After doing some research and contacting the principal at Sequoia Elementary, the group finds that there is a need for weekly after school Math tutoring for approximately 15 students
The group makes a schedule for when they can attend and meets with the principal to decide the best way to execute their plan

5. Successful Past Projects
Teaching elementary students about the importance of nutrition, recycling, physical education through a combination of hands-on activities and presentations
This can be done during the school day or as a part of an after school program
Volunteering at local organizations such as the Society for the Blind, Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary, Sacramento Food Bank, or St. John’s Women’s and Children’s Shelter
Organizing a book donation drive for a school, canned food drive for a local charity, or toiletry drive for a homeless shelter

6. Successful Past Projects
Volunteering at a preschool and helping with tasks such as cleaning, activity organization, music enrichment, or gardening
Building brick benches for RHS tennis courts
Creating an AP Prep Guide/running study sessions for a previous AP class
Collecting fruit donations from stores and homes to donate to after school programs while teaching kids about nutrition

7. 9th Grade Project Requirements
Groups can consist of 3-6 members
Each member must have a documented 5 hours towards the project (not including organizing the presentation/portfolio or writing the paper)
Volunteer opportunities for groups are already in place at some organizations
If you volunteer at a place like 4thR or a shelter, you need to organize something “extra” besides the regular volunteering responsibilities

8. 10th Grade Project Requirements
Groups can consist of 3-4 members
Each member must have a documented 8 hours towards the project (not including organizing the presentation/portfolio or writing the paper)
If you are continuing a project from last year, be sure to show how you expanded on what was completed previously
If you volunteer at a place like 4thR or a shelter, you need to organize something “extra” besides the regular volunteering responsibilities

9. 11th Grade Project Requirements
Groups can consist of 2-4 members
If you have an idea for an individual project, see Ms. Siegert
Each member must have a documented 10 hours towards the project (not including organizing the presentation/portfolio or writing the paper)
If you are continuing a project from last year, be sure to show how you expanded on what was completed previously
If you volunteer at a place like 4thR or a shelter, you need to organize something “extra” besides the regular volunteering responsibilities

10. Overall Project Requirements
Groups must submit a complete, typed proposal to Ms. Siegert by 3:00pm on Friday, March 9th
Time/date stamps will be recorded
A new element of the proposal this year is having parent permission from ALL groups members’ parents; if your project requires you to miss any school, you MUST get an early dismissal
Each group member must be responsible for an equal share of the work required for the project and must take equal part in the Final Presentation

11. Overall Grading
Your grade will depend on how well you plan, work collaboratively, complete your proposed idea, and present your overall project
Each element of the 2nd Semester Service Project will be counted as part of your grade in both LEAD classes
Presentation—100 points
Portfolio—50 points
Reflection Paper—50 points
Group Grading—50 points

12. Overall Grading—Presentations
To showcase your group’s project, you will give a 6-8 minute PPT presentation that chronicles your overall project to a panel of judges
More specific information regarding the presentations will be given once they are closer, but all grades must plan on having their project completed by June 1st
Your presentation should include
Evidence of everything your group has done from the time you were approved in the form of pictures, video, correspondence, time logs, etc.
Evidence of your successes and challenges
Evidence of your personal growth

13. Other Graded Elements Portfolio Reflection Paper Group Grading
This is a binder that included the written documentation of all of the steps your group took in order to fulfill your project; only one binder is necessary per group
Reflection Paper
Each group member will complete this portion; it shows your personal experience with the project
Group Grading
This is your opportunity to reflect on the work that you and each of your group members completed

14. Project Pitfalls
Waiting until the last minute does not work with a demanding project like this
Elementary schools will be on different schedules in late April/early May for statewide testing; do not plan on completing your project during this time
You should plan on having any work at elementary schools completed by mid-April
While there have been some phenomenally successful projects completed by groups of BFF’s in the past, consider whether working with your closest friends is the right choice

15. Getting Started Determine your groups and brainstorm project ideas
Research possible ideas/community needs
Today is not the day to call people; you need to put more thought into your project and prepare a calling script before you do this
You also need to run your idea by one of your LEAD teachers or Ms. Siegert before contacting anyone
Set up a meeting with the person in charge
Create/submit your proposal to Ms. Siegert as soon as you can
Document EVERYTHING you do from the time you’re approved

16. Considerations When determining groups, consider the following:
Are the skills sets of group members complementary or redundant?
Are you in a group with responsible people?
Is working with your closest friends the best idea?
When can your group members meet outside of class to complete the project?
Do not rely on your LEAD teachers giving you time in class to work on the project

17. Considerations
If you choose to work at an elementary school, they are in session the same time we are
If you choose a project like this, all group members must have parent permission to miss school in the form of an early dismissal—this does not count as a school-sponsored activity
How are you going to get to your location?
You need to have contacted the site and discussed your basic proposal with the person in charge before you’re approved

18. Considerations
When calling schools, businesses, etc., you need to have written out what you want to say
Begin with a proper greeting and identify yourself
Ask to speak with a specific person/person in charge
Be prepared to provide specific details about your project idea
If you need to leave a message, be sure to determine which member of the group is the best contact person and provide a phone number
The outgoing message for this voic should be appropriate

19. Considerations
When ing schools, businesses, etc., you need to be formal
Begin with a salutation
Identify yourself and your purpose
Let them know the action you want taken (return , call, etc.)
PROOFREAD YOUR
All group members should be a part of this

20. GOOD LUCK 