- Cornwall Central High School
- Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I log my hours?
Posted by:Please see the "Logging Community Service Hours" section on this page.
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When should I hand in my log sheets?
Posted by:As soon as possible. Whenever you have hours that are signed for, hand your sheets in. We don’t want you to potentially lose them!
For the School, Community and World Endorsement, you simply need to fill out the online log form for 20 hours for graduation purposes and hand in your hours ONLY when you have completed a full section of the endorsement.
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Students who transfer in?
Posted by:Students who transfer in will have a prorated hourly requirement based upon the time they transferred into school.
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I completed my total hours required for graduation in one year, am I done?
Posted by:While we would like for you to continue with community service, the answer is yes. Anytime you reach the mark of your required hours, you are finished with the requirement if you choose.
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What counts as community service?
Posted by:To help answer the question of “is this community service or not?” please use the following flow chart.
Is the activity voluntary and unpaid?
Is the primary purpose to benefit others or the community?
Does the activity address a community need or social issue?
Is the activity performed for a registered non-profit organization, school, or recognized community group?
Does the activity involve direct service, support, or contribution to others or the community?
If the answer is yes to all of the above, then it counts as community service. -
What does NOT count as community service
Posted by:Getting paid for the hours worked.
Working for a private company or organization.
Job training or internship hours.
Membership in a service organization (without participating in service activities).
Service as a teacher’s aide during school time.