SSL | JPMS Media Center

Students! Did you know you need 75 SSL (Student Service Learning) hours to graduate in the state of Maryland?!?
The information and resources on this page will help you achieve that goal.
At JPMS, Ms. Schartiger, your media specialist, is our SSL Coordinator.
Please see her in the media center if you have questions.

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All MCPS SSL Opportunities must be:

•For a registered non-profit agency:

Montgomery County Volunteer Center

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•In a public place

•Supervised (not by a parent or relative)

•For volunteer service only (not paid)

•For no more than 8 hours in a day

If your service meets these criteria, fill out:

MCPS Form 560-51: Student Service Learning Activity Verification

This form is used to document a student’s SSL hours and submitted to Ms. Schartiger, who reviews and adds hours to students’ SSL records.

For more information about qualifying organizations, use the Interactive Flowchart

This Year's Deadlines

The Steps

Check Your Hours

SSL Overview

SSL in Detail

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Interactive Flowchart

How to Fill Out Forms

Current Opportunities

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Students can now complete 2 online modules about MCPS Student Expectations.

Completing both modules from the Student Expectations Lessons will earn 3 total SSL hours. The asynchronous modules can be found on every student's Canvas homepage and can be completed at any point during the school year.

SSL hours will be added to students’ SSL records at the central office level - no SSL form is needed.

Smith Center Hosting Community Service Day on Nov. 15

The Lathrop E. Smith Environmental Education Center’s (Smith Center’s) annual community service day will be from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. Named for Mary Howard, longtime supporter and contributor to the Smith Center, the day provides an opportunity for adults and families to work alongside MCPS staff and friends to improve the center.

There will be skilled and unskilled tasks, including painting/staining, splitting firewood and expanding recreational opportunities for students. Students can earn Service Learning (SSL) hours for participating, but they must be accompanied by an adult.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT

If you have questions about this event, contact the Smith Center: Phone: 240-740-1404