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The Community Service Program is designed to encourage students to “be a servant” to others. We want students to follow the example of Jesus Christ, be involved in their community, be aware of others’ needs, and exercise leadership skills.
The focus of the program is not the number of hours worked or the type of service that is done, it is the Biblical principal of helping others:
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Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully
administering God’s grace in its various forms. I Peter 4:10
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Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. Ephesians 6:7
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Whatever you do, work t it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.
It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Colossians 3:23-24
Community Service is defined as work done for someone other than a relative, for which the student is not paid. Community Service forms are available in the Welcome Center and the High School Building. A form should be filled out for each service project completed. The contact person for the Community Service Program is the Upper School Administrative Assistant. Students in grades 6th through twelfth are
required to earn a minimum of 10 hours per school year.
The program also helps high school students meet scholarship and college entrance requirements. High school students must earn a minimum of 40 community service hours to graduate; however, some colleges and/or scholarships require more hours. The Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS), offered through Florida Bright Futures requires a minimum of 75 community service hours for eligibility. There are opportunities for service at MCS, such as Turkey Fest, Auction, or helping a teacher before or after school. Forms must be returned to the upper school Administrative Assistant by the stated deadline. Students who do not submit the minimum number of hours by the deadline will be assigned Saturday School in April and/or May, at a cost of $30.
See "Service Hours Form" listed on the left.
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