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?