Enlightium Academy Support

Community Service (Grades 9-12)

When Does My Student Need to Start Community Service?

  • Enlightium Academy students in grades 9–12 need to complete community service as a graduation requirement.
  • If your student first enrolled at Enlightium in:
    • 9th grade or earlier - 40 hours need to be completed by the time they graduate. They have four school years to complete the 40 hours.
    • 10th grade - 30 hours need to be completed by the time they graduate. They have three school years to complete the 30 hours.
    • 11th grade - 20 hours need to be completed by the time they graduate. They have two school years to complete the 20 hours.
    • 12th grade - 10 hours need to be completed by the time they graduate. They have one school year to complete the 10 hours. 

Finding and Tracking Community Service

  • Volunteering opportunities can be found locally. Examples include:
    • Participating in the local church community
    • Assisting in retirement homes and centers
    • Reading and tutoring in elementary schools
    • Volunteering in church settings
    • Assisting in homeless shelters
    • Volunteering at a humane society
  • Enlightium recommends that parents/guardians help their student in finding a safe environment to work on community service hours.
  • Volunteer hours are tracked within our partner platform, Mobileserve.

Community Service Hour Awards

  • Students who participate in and record more than the required community service may earn certificates and scholarship opportunities (additional evidence may be required):
    • 10 community service hours per academic year is required
    • 20+ community service hours per academic year will be awarded a Certificate of Recognition
    • 40+ community service hours per academic year will be awarded a Certificate of Distinction
    • 60+ community service hours per academic year will be awarded a Certificate of Excellence
      • Student in 12th grade may receive a college or university scholarship of up to $300 (terms are subject to change). To earn this scholarship opportunity, students in grades 9-12 will accrue $75 for each school year of completing 60+ community service hours. The scholarship is awarded upon graduation from Enlightium Academy and must be applied toward a college or university.
  • Students can receive a maximum of 8 hours of community service per day. This includes events that last longer than 8 hours a day, such as participation in a mission trip or volunteering in summer camps.

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