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.
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
September Opportunities
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Additional Opportunities
September 20 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm Clean Up Sangamore Road & Surrounding Area
Starbucks on Sangamore 4611-E Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD, United States
September 21 @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
KindSoup for Students – Make Cozy Autumn Wild Rice Soup to Share With Others
September 27 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Parking Lot at Mid-Atlantic Federal Credit Union 12820 Wisteria Drive, Germantown, MD, United States
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Councilmember Balcombe’s Back to School Block Party (September 26, 2025) - Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe invites middle and high school students to share their experiences in Montgomery County!
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Participants will earn SSL hours for participation in this advocacy opportunity.
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To learn more, please click on this link.
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ASIRT Road Safety PSA Contest (Deadline: October 5, 2025) - The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) and the Montgomery County Regional Student Government Association are hosting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) competition for middle school and high school students centered on road safety and how to keep yourself and others safe on the roads.
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Participants who submit a PSA that meets the competition requirements will earn 10 SSL hours and have a chance to win prizes.
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To learn more, please visit this link.
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