Introduction
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| Every student who begins secondary school in Ontario is required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement in order to receive a diploma. The purpose of this requirement is to encourage students to develop an understanding of the various roles they can play in their community and to help them develop a greater sense of belonging within their community. |
| The Process |
| Step 1 - Planning & Pre-Approval |
- Arrange for an appropriate community involvement opportunity
- Obtain a Student Passport from Guidance and read it carefully
- Record the activity information in full
- The Passport is to be signed by you and a parent/guardian
- Obtain the approval and signature of a school official BEFORE you start
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| Step 2 - Complete & Record |
- Complete the activity
- Have your supervisor record the date it was completed and the number of hours you volunteered
- Have your supervisor sign the form where indicated
- The passport is to be signed and dated by a parent/guardian to confirm completion
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| Step 3 - Submit Your Passport |
- Submit your "Student Passport" to the Guidance Office so that it may be checked and your community involvement record can be updated
- Check your next final report card to ensure that your community involvement hours are updated
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To learn more about the community involvement graduation requirement, please consult the DSBN Community Involvement Information Manual (in PDF)
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Community Involvement Resources
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