JPMS MEDIA CENTER
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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.
Current Opportunities
Halloween Happenings at Little Bennett Campground is seeking volunteers throughout September and October. There are multiple shifts and a variety of openings available. Students can view the opportunity and sign up here:
Halloween Happenings Volunteer Opportunity
Please note that there are several volunteer opportunities available, so students should scroll down and select "See More" to view all available shifts.
Need a Form?
All MCPS SSL Opportunities must be:
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1. For a registered community organization:
Montgomery County Volunteer Center
2. Includes the 3 Core Components
3. Reflects Maryland’s 7 Best Practices
4. In a public place
5. Supervised (not by a parent or relative)
6. For volunteer service only (not paid)
7. For no more than 8 hours in a day
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If your service meets these criteria, fill out:
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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.
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ALL PARTS OF THE FORM NEED TO BE PROPERLY FILLED OUT BY BOTH THE ORGANIZATION AND THE STUDENT.
THE STUDENT REFLECTION MUST BE DETAILED AND THOUGHTFUL!
This Year's Deadlines
The Steps
Check Your Hours
SSL Overview
SSL in Detail
Use the scroll bar on the right side of the box above to see more
Interactive Flowchart
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