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Peoria Christian School Graduation Service Requirement

Handbook

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. There are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons. But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. I Corinthians 12:4-7

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Table of Contents

Graduation Service Requirement Page 1

Reasons for the Graduation Service Requirement

Graduation Service Requirement Guidelines Page 3

Checklist for a Good Service Project Page 4

Graduation Service Requirement Categories Page 4 Description of Graduation Service Requirement Forms Page 5

Graduation Service Requirement Registration Form Page 6

Graduation Service Requirement Verification Form Page 12

Graduation Service Requirement Log Page 14 Community Projects Page 16

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GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT

Successful completion of the graduation service requirement is necessary for graduation from Peoria Christian School. These procedures will be followed:

1. A student’s diploma is withheld until successful completion of the graduation

service requirement has been verified by the high school guidance counselors.

2. No graduation date will be placed on the student’s transcript until successful completion of the graduation service requirement has been verified.

3. No final and official student transcript will be released until successful completion of the graduation service requirement has been verified.

4. Once the graduation service requirement has been successfully completed, the

student’s diploma and final and official transcript may be released. The graduation date will be the same as the actual graduation ceremony for that class.

5. Students who have not successfully completed the graduation service requirement by the graduation ceremony may participate in the ceremony only if the student, the parent(s), project supervisor(s), a guidance counselor, and the high school

principal have all signed a contract detailing the completion of the requirement prior to a date assigned by the high school principal.

6. If the contract for completion is not complete by the assigned date, the points in 1,2,3, and 4 will apply.

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REASONS FOR THE GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT

Peoria Christian School desires to reach beyond academic excellence to develop Christlikeness (Mark 10:45; Luke 22:27). We recognize that holiness does not thrive in

isolation. We need the environment of a body of believers bounded by love and servanthood to enhance our ability to follow Christ. We know that in Christ, all our deepest needs are fully satisfied. This is a liberating truth, and the more we embrace it,

the more we escape the natural bondage to selfish pursuits. As a Christ-centered community, we strive to reflect Christ in how we relate to others. Believers who grow in

this understanding become less inclined to exploit and manipulate relationships in order to authenticate their security and significance. We do not need to compare, dominate, and compete with others because of our timeless and unwavering relationship with the

living God.

Our graduation service requirement is a means to bridge the gap between theology as an academic discipline and the essence of Christian responsibility as a guide for everyday living. It provides the opportunity to put theology into action. Students are expected to

participate in service activities and reflection as a continual part of their education at Peoria Christian School, beginning with their freshmen year, and continuing into their

senior year. Hopefully service will become an important part of their adult lives. Those with a servant’s heart and eyes will find themselves compelled by love to serve in ways and times beyond the bounds of our graduation service requirement.

Serving is a spiritual discipline. In the discipline of service, the issue is not always how

well you serve, for even the world serves well when it leads to profit. As Christians, we understand that service is a means to train ourselves away from arrogance, possessiveness, envy, resentment, and covetousness. It allows us the freedom of humility

that carries no burdens of appearance. Those who want to train themselves for Christ-like spirituality will find it one of the surest and most practical means of growth. The

Christian serves with humility because it leads to Christlikeness. Disciplined service to God is work, hard and costly labor sometimes, but it will endure for eternity.

There is no such thing as spiritual employment or spiritual retirement in the Kingdom of God. We learn from Christ’s example (John 13:12-16). As believers, we are expected to

serve, and gifted to serve (Romans 12:7; Psalm 100:2; Hebrews 9:14), and we are motivated by love (Galatians 5:13 II; Corinthians 5:14-15). There is no better fuel for service that burns longer and provides more energy than love. The more we love God the

more we will live for Him and serve Him, and the more we love others the more we will serve them (Hebrews 6:10; Matthew 25:40; Galatians 6:10).

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GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENTS GUIDELINES

1. Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 hours of service prior to graduation. Transfer students, after consultation with one of our guidance

counselors, will have the number of required hours reduced. 2. Students are to complete 10 hours per year. While we encourage students to

engage in as many hours of service as possible, we will only log 10 hours of

service each year towards the total hours needed for graduation. 3. Service projects can be completed during the school year and during the summer.

Up to 4 hours can be accumulated each year during the summer. 4. All service projects must be registered by the student and approved by a guidance

counselor before the project begins. No project will receive credit unless this

guideline has been followed. 5. Senior projects end on May 1. Other grade level projects must end on May 31 of

each academic year. 6. All completed projects must be evaluated by the project supervisor and student on

the appropriate green evaluation form.

7. Students may not receive compensation for service projects. This includes money, gifts, or any other compensation.

8. Students may not schedule off campus service projects during school hours. 9. Arrangements for ongoing service projects can be made with the guidance

counselors. This will allow for more spontaneous service opportunities.

10. Generally, service projects are not completed for family members. We ask students to broaden their sphere of influence to include those outside of friends

and family. 11. Generally, a project supervisor should not be a family member of the student

involved in the project. A project supervisor should be a responsible adult

capable of adequately supervising a minor. 12. Parents should be involved in selecting a suitable project and should monitor the

project to ensure that the student is well supervised. 13. Students should arrange their service projects on their own by contacting the

organization/agency directly. Our guidance staff will maintain accurate records

on each student’s status for meeting the graduation service requirement. They will assist students by promoting and advertising service opportunities, and will

act as a resource person for students and parents requesting information about the graduation service requirements.

14. Even though supervisors are responsible for keeping an accurate record of student

service hours to report to our guidance staff on the verification form, it is suggested that the student also keep a log of hours served.

15. Whenever a student, parent, or supervisor becomes aware of inappropriate behavior at a project site, the guidance staff should be contacted immediately so that appropriate action may be undertaken. Examples would include sexual

harassment, immoral or illegal activity, and a lack of proper supervision.

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CHECKLIST FOR A GOOD SERVICE PROJECT

____ Utilizes one or more of the student’s spiritual gifts. ____ Can be seen as furthering the message and ministry of Jesus.

____ Brings the student into direct personal service of another person or persons. ____ Provides an educational experience for the participating student that will

challenge the student beyond what is known and comfortable.

____ Is easily verified by a supervisor and thoroughly evaluated by the student. ____ Is well supervised.

____ Leaves the student with the knowledge that another person’s life has been enhanced due to his/her efforts.

____ Consists of several hours of commitment.

____ Meets all Graduation Service Requirement guidelines. ____ Has been registered and approved before it is started.

____ Is an area of interest to the student.

GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT CATEGORIES

The graduation service requirement allows for projects in the following areas: SERVICE TO THE CHURCH

Students are encouraged to become involved in projects within their church. Opportunities will vary from church to church depending on size, church needs, and

location. Some general ideas include children’s ministry, nursing home ministries, after-care programs, and food pantry programs.

1. Contact your pastor, pastoral associate, or church staff member for specific opportunities.

2. Students may be involved in projects in other churches, but should first exhaust the opportunities available within their own church.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Students may be involved in a variety of greater Peoria area opportunities. A general

guideline for agencies and organizations are those assisting the elderly, the poor, the handicapped, the illiterate, and the ill. Projects outside the Peoria area are acceptable but students should speak to a guidance counselor about such a project in advance.

SERVICE TO THE SCHOOL

Students may be involved in specific activities at Peoria Christian School. Programmed service opportunities at PCS (Example: Missions trips, Leaf Raking, Servathon, Key Club, Student Outreach, Student Council, National Honor Society), will not be included

in meeting the graduation service requirement.

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DESCRIPTION OF GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT FORMS

All forms described are available from our guidance counselors and also are available at the high school office. All completed forms should be returned to the high school office. Samples of these forms can be found at the end of this handbook.

REGISTRATION FORM (yellow during school year, orange for summer, purple for DSD) Before a project is started, this form is completed and submitted for approval. This form requires the signature of student, parent/guardian, and supervisor. It should be completed thoroughly and completely. This form includes a liability disclaimer. Once a registration form has been submitted, a reply will be received within 3 days that will indicate if the project has been approved. Once approval is given, the project may be started.

VERIFICATION FORM (Green) The supervisor of a project is asked to evaluate student performance and to record the actual number of hours the student served. Once your project is complete, the front of the form is to be complete by the project supervisor. The student should return it to the high school office after the student has completed the back of the form. Please be sure all signatures are on the form. (The project supervisor’s signature on front and student and parent signature on back of form.) Student and supervisor should periodically check to insure that both agree on the hours of service.

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GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT REGISTRATION FORM This form must be thoroughly completed (both sides) and approved by a guidance counselor before the project is started. Failure to do so may result in a loss of credit for the project. Please print! Remember that senior projects end May 1. All other projects end May 31. ______________________________________ __________________

Student’s Name Year of Graduation ______________________________________________________________________________

Project Sponsoring Organization (institution, agency, organization, church, or activity ______________________________________ __________________________

Supervisor’s Name Title ______________________________________________________ ____________________

Address of Supervisor Phone Number _________________________________________ _______________________

City Zip Code

Date Project Will Begin ____/____/____ Date Project Will End ____/____/____ Estimated Length of Project: ____________ (At the conclusion of each project, the Supervisor will be asked to verify the actual number of hours of service and to evaluate the student. Description of the Project: The Graduation Service Requirement is designed to encourage students to consider these Key Questions:

How is your service making you more like Christ?

How will your serving bring glory to God?

How does your service demonstrate that you are doing a servant’s work with a servant’s heart?

How does your service demonstrate that you are a consistent worker, and not a convenience worker?

How are you serving faithfully in your church?

How will your service help you resolve never to retire from serving? ANSWER EACH QUESTION THOROUGHLY

1. Describe your project. What will you be doing? Be specific. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

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2. How will this project answer one or more of the Graduation Service Requirement Key

Questions? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. How will you be directly serving another person or persons? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ We understand that the completion of service requirements is required for graduation. We understand that participation in acceptable projects is at the discretion of the student and parent(s), and the Peoria Christian School assumes no responsibility for accident or injury involving the student while participating in a project outside of school time and not supervised by school staff. We understand that the supervisor of this project will keep an accurate record of student hours and will, at the completion of the project, evaluate the student’s performance. The supervisor assumes the responsibility of providing adequate supervision of the student. _________________________________ _____/_____/_____ _________________________

Student Date Home Phone _________________________________ _____/_____/_____

Parent/Guardian Date _________________________________ _____/_____/_____

Project Supervisor Date *******************************FOR OFFICE USE*******************************

_____Approved _____Rejected Date_____/_____/_____ Initials_____ Verification: Date Sent_____/_____/_____ Date Received_____/_____/_____ Verified Hours________ Approved by (signature): _________________________________________________________ Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT SUMMER REGISTRATION FORM

This form must be thoroughly completed (both sides) and approved by Counselors or Administration before the project is started. Failure to do so may result in a loss of credit for the project. Please print! Summer projects may be done after last day of school in spring to first day of school in fall ______________________________________ __________________





City Zip Code









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5. How will this project answer one or more of the Graduation Service Requirement Key Questions?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Student Date Home Phone _________________________________ _____/_____/_____ _________________________

Parent/Guardian Date Student Email _________________________________ _____/_____/_____


_____Approved _____Rejected Date_____/_____/_____ Initials_____ Verification: Date Sent_____/_____/_____ Date Received_____/_____/_____ Verified Hours________ Approved by (signature): _________________________________________________________ Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Distinguished Scholar Diploma GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT REGISTRATION FORM

This form must be thoroughly completed (both sides) and approved by a guidance counselor before the project is started. Failure to do so may result in a loss of credit for the project. Please print! ______________________________________ __________________





City Zip Code









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8. How will this project answer one or more of the Graduation Service Requirement Key

Questions? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


Student Date Home Phone _________________________________ _____/_____/_____

Parent/Guardian Date _________________________________ _____/_____/_____


_____Approved _____Rejected Date_____/_____/_____ Initials_____ Verification: Date Sent_____/_____/_____ Date Received_____/_____/_____ Verified Hours________ Approved by (signature): _________________________________________________________ Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Peoria Christian High School GRADUATION SERVICE REQUIREMENT VERIFICATION FORM

This front of this form is to be completed by the person directly supervising the student.

___________________________________________ ______________________ Name of Student Year of Graduation

___________________________________________ ________________________________

Organization Supervisor Name

_____________________________________ ____/____/____ _______ Description of project or activity Date Hours

_____________________________________ ____/____/____ _______

Description of project or activity Date Hours


_____________________________________ ____/____/____ _______

Description of project or activity Date Hours


STUDENT EVALUATION: Please give a general evaluation of the student’s participation. Circle the appropriate letter for each area.

E=Excellent G=Good A=Average I/F=Inconsistent/Fair P=Poor NA=Not Applicable Cooperation with supervisor/followed established guidelines E G A I/F P NA Followed through on project/trustworthy/dependable E G A I/F P NA Worked well with others: co-workers and those served E G A I/F P NA Displayed a Christian/positive attitude E G A I/F P NA Took initiative/exceeded supervisor’s expectations E G A I/F P NA Attendance was followed as agreed upon for project E G A I/F P NA Appearance and clothing were appropriate for the project E G A I/F P NA Displayed a sincere interest in the mission of our organization E G A I/F P NA

_________________________________ ________/________/________

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Project Supervisor signature Date

Student Section:

1. Explain why you chose this project. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What did you learn from this project (please focus on what you learned about those you served and the sponsoring organization you assisted). ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________ ________/________/________

Student Date

_________________________________ ________/________/________

Parent/Guardian Date

*******************************FOR OFFICE USE*******************************

_____/_____/_____ _____yes _____no _____________

Date Received Follow-Up Needed Verified Hours

Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student section on back

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Peoria Christian School

Graduation Service Requirement Log

_____________________________________________ ________________ ___________________________ Student Name Year of Graduation Home Phone

_____________________________________________ _______________________________ ____________

Street City Zip

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Service At Business Phone Date of Service

_______________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

Address Supervisor Name

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Brief Description of Duties

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Total Hours Completed_________

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Community Projects

The following organizations/agencies/institutions are examples for helping in the search

for a good project. This list is not exhaustive. There are others that sponsor acceptable projects. Contact your guidance counselor to inquire about organizations that are not listed. Make sure that activities you propose meet the guidelines and the checklist for a

good service project. Students should contact the organization directly and speak to the Volunteer Coordinator or a person in a similar position.

HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS

Children’s Hospital 530 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria 61637 655-7171

Heartland Comm. Health Clinic 1701 West Garden Peoria 61605 680-7600

Methodist Medical Center 221 NE Glen Oak Ave. Peoria 61636 672-5522

Pekin Community Hospital 600 S. 13th Street Pekin 61554 347-1151

Proctor Community Hospital 5409 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 691-1000 ext. 3074

St. Jude Midwest Affiliate 530 N. E. Glen Oak Peoria 61636 624-4945

St. Francis Medical Center 530 NE Glen Oak Drive Peoria 61637 655-2000

Peoria Health Department 2116 N. Sheridan Road Peoria 61606 679-6000

Susan Komen Center 4700 N. University Peoria 61614 691-6906

DAY CARE

Rogy’s Learning Place 1010 W. Johnson Peoria 61605

Crisis Nursery 442 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave. Peoria 61605

Rogy’s Learning Place 6101 N. Big Hollow Peoria 61615

1,2,3, You and Me Preschool 809 W. Detweiler Drive Peoria 61615

PALS Preschool & Kindergarten 2000 West Pioneer Parkway Peoria, IL 61615

ELDER CARE

Rosewood Care Center 1500 W. Northmoor Road Peoria 61614 691-2200

Bel-Wood Nursing Home 6701 W. Plank Road Bellevue 61604 6974541

Buehler Home 3415 N. Sheridan Road Peoria 61604 685-6236

St. Joseph Home Care 2408 W. Heading Ave. Peoria 61604 673-7425

St. Augustine Manor 1301 NE Glendale Peoria 61603 674-7069

Galena Park Terrace 5533 N. Galena Road Peoria Heights 61616 682-5428

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Note: There are many other nursing homes and elder care facilities. Choose one that would work best for you.

SERVICE TO PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY DISABLED

Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association 8727 N. Pioneer Road Peoria 61615 691-1929

Central Illinois Riding Therapy 300 Neumann Drive East Peoria 61611 699-3710

Community Workshop and Training Center 3215 N. University Peoria 61604 686-3300

Easter Seals UCP 507 E. Armstrong Ave. Peoria 61603 686-1177

Peoria Association for Retarded Citizens 1913 W. Townline Road Peoria 61601 691-3800

March of Dimes Central Illinois Division 6919 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61614 689-9712

Multiple Sclerosis Society National 800-423-5774

COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Red Cross 311 W. John H. Gwynn Ave. Peoria 61605 677-7272

Boys and Girls Club 2703 W. Grinnell Peoria 61605 637-3673

Carver Community Center 710 W. Third Ave. Peoria 61605 674-9219

Salvation Army 407 NE Adams Peoria 61603 655-7272

Common Place 514 S. Shelly Peoria 61605 674-3315

Family House 1509 Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61603 685-5300

Neighborhood House 1020 Matthew Street Peoria 61605 674-1131

Friendship House of Christian Service 800 NE Madison Peoria 61603 671-5200

Children’s Home 2130 N. Knoxville Ave. Peoria 61603 685-1047

SHARE Food Program 1825 NE Adams Peoria 61603 637-0282

Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria 931 North Douglas Peoria 61606 676-6729

South Side Mission 1127 South Laramie Peoria 61605 676-4604

Heart of Illinois Harvest 2606 West Altorfer Dr. Peoria 61615 693-0876

Peoria Rescue Ministries 601 S.W. Adams Street Peoria, IL 61602 676-6416

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MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Allied Agencies Center 624-9604

Alzheimers Association 681-1100

American Cancer Society 688-3488

American Lung Association 800-586-4872

Arthritis Foundation 682-6600

Big Brothers and Sisters 637-1771

Boy Scouts 673-6136

Community Action Agency 671-3900

Center for Prevention of Abuse 691-0551

Crittenton Center 674-0105 or 674-7029

Forest Park Nature Center 686-3360

Girl Scouts 688-8671

Good Will of Central Illinois 682-1113

Lakeview Museum 686-7000

Lutheran Social Services 671-0300

Pekin Park District 347-7275

Pekin Public Library 347-7111

Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter 494-8911

Peoria Heights Public Library 682-5578

Peoria Park District 691-1200

Peoria Public Library 497-2000

Wildlife Prairie Park 676-0998

YMCA 692-7631

YWCA Shelter 674-1167

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