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 tracked within our partner platform, Naviance x2VOL. Watch this video for a guide to logging your community service hours.

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.