Service as Action, the WHAT and the WHY?
WHAT- Action is learning by doing. It is an essential component of the IB Programme, that allows students to extend their learning beyond the classroom walls and into the community. It gives students the opportunity to connect and contribute to the real world, and empowers them to become global citizens.
WHY-It is the goal of Millbrook High School and the IB community, to teach students to be caring members of their community, to help students make a positive difference in the lives of others and our environment, and to help students become aware of how their actions impact those around them. It is our hope, that as students demonstrate personal commitments to service, that we are also:
WHAT- Action is learning by doing. It is an essential component of the IB Programme, that allows students to extend their learning beyond the classroom walls and into the community. It gives students the opportunity to connect and contribute to the real world, and empowers them to become global citizens.
WHY-It is the goal of Millbrook High School and the IB community, to teach students to be caring members of their community, to help students make a positive difference in the lives of others and our environment, and to help students become aware of how their actions impact those around them. It is our hope, that as students demonstrate personal commitments to service, that we are also:
- molding compassionate individuals.
- helping students build authentic connections between what is learned in the classroom, to what they encounter in their community.
- allowing them to develop existing and new skills
- creating an awareness of personal areas of strengths and areas for growth
- helping them learn perseverance
- teaching them how to work well with others
- fostering an development of international-mindedness
- creating an awareness of the consequences of their actions
The Requirements for
ALL MYP STUDENTS
** The biggest misconception is that this only applies to some students.
However, all students in grades 9 and 10 are required to complete service as action experiences. **
Freshman Year- (COVID19 Accommodations)- students to complete 4 experiences
Sophomore Year- (COVID19 Accommodations)- students to complete 4 experiences
Total Number of Hours and Reflections- All Students should complete at least, 4 experiences during the 2020-2021 School Year**
* 9th and 10th grade students are encouraged to submit service hours as they are completed, but the deadline for all submissions is May 1st of their sophomore year
* SOPHOMORES, if you did NOT complete the required hours (20) under the old system as a freshman, please read the directions and watch the PP for additional details
Sophomore Year- (COVID19 Accommodations)- students to complete 4 experiences
Total Number of Hours and Reflections- All Students should complete at least, 4 experiences during the 2020-2021 School Year**
* 9th and 10th grade students are encouraged to submit service hours as they are completed, but the deadline for all submissions is May 1st of their sophomore year
* SOPHOMORES, if you did NOT complete the required hours (20) under the old system as a freshman, please read the directions and watch the PP for additional details
Directions and Requirements for Millbrook Service as Action Program:
* Please click the document below for download
* Please click the document below for download
| student_community_service_info_2020-2021_main.docx |
Submit Hours and Reflections Below
Reflection Document Access |
Hours and Reflection Turn in |
*Only hours submitted online will be recorded. However, we STRONGLY
recommend that students keep a paper copy for their own records.*
recommend that students keep a paper copy for their own records.*
