Student Service Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it mean to say an organization and opportunity are MCPS SSL Approved?
- How many SSL hours are required for MCPS students to graduate?
- How can MCPS students earn SSL hours?
- Is there a list of MCPS SSL approved organizations & MCPS SSL approved opportunities?
- Can SSL hours be earned by camp counselors or activity assistants in denominational summer camps such as Vacation Bible School?
- Can SSL hours be earned by acting as a class/teacher aide in a congregationally-based program, including tutoring/teaching a foreign language?
- Does providing childcare while parents attend meetings at the religious organization site qualify for SSL?
- Does tutoring another in preparation for a religious service, or participation in a religious service qualify for SSL?
- Does providing clerical or administrative support to a religious organization qualify for SSL?
- Can SSL hours be earned while serving an independent community nonprofit as part of a faith-based group opportunity?
- Is there a difference between "volunteering" services to a religious or other nonprofit organization and opportunities that qualify forSSL?
- How are student records towards the SSL diploma requirement maintained?
- What are the forms used to document SSL and where can they be found?
- Can SSL hours be earned in opportunities with nonprofit organizations that are not identified as MCPS SSL Approvedat the website: www.mcpsssl.org?
- Are there MCPS awards given to students with exceptional SSL records?
- Is there an appeal process for SSL disputes?
- How do nonprofit community organizations get pre-approved for SSL?
- What are the roles and responsibilities of organizations identified as MCPS SSL approved?
- How are service-learning hours awarded?
- Can SSL hours be earned for service to political organizations or individuals running for public office?
- Are there occasions where students may earn SSL hours with for-profit organizations?
- Are there activities that do not result in SSL hours?
- Can students participate in SSL activities with nonprofit organizations that are located outside of Montgomery County?
- Is there a range of activities with nonprofit organizations that qualify for SSL?
- Can SSL hours be awarded for meal preparation at home for residents in a Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless shelter?
- Does service withnonprofit organizations prior to enrollment in MCPS count toward the SSL requirement?
- Can hours be earned by assisting classroom teachers with instructional tasks?
- Can students earn SSL hours for supporting MCPS athletics?