What are Community Service hours?
Community Service Hours are the time you spend volunteering to help others in your community—whether it's an individual, an organization, or a cause. You don't receive pay or other compensation. It's about giving back to your community and making a positive impact!
How to participate?
1. Register for Login.
When registering, enter a non-school email to receive a link for profile creation and hour submissions.
2. Submit volunteer hours upon completion.
Begin reporting hours after 8th grade promotion. Must submit hours by May 1 of senior year to be eligible for graduation recognition. Submissions much include required information: hours, dates, organization name, and supervisor/volunteer contact info. Describe the event, who you helped, and your tasks.
Submission Detail Example: Not approved = "Helped kids." Approved = "Put together care packages with books and toys for children at (insert name) shelter."
3. Check your non-school email regularly.
The PTSA chair will contact you if there are questions or clarifications. If a response is not received by the May 1 deadline, hours will not be approved.
FAQ's
What COUNTS as Community Service?
Volunteering outside of school hours, without pay or compensation.
Hours volunteered after 8th grade promotion (including the summer between 8th and 9th grade) throughout high school.
Hands-on or active participation that directly benefits others.
What DOESN'T count as Community Service?
Class Credit Hours: Volunteering done for class credit (like for Health, Sports Medicine, or Music) doesn’t count.
Internships or Shadowing: These are valuable experiences, but they aren’t considered volunteer hours.
Preparation, Meetings, or Planning: Time spent preparing for, attending meetings, or planning (including rehearsals) doesn’t count. Travel & sleep time are also excluded.
Traffic Court Hours: Hours assigned as part of Traffic Court do not count as community service.
Is Community Service required for graduation?
No, participation is voluntary.
How many hours are needed for recognition at graduation?
100 hours must be reported and approved by deadline, using the online reporting system.
What is the deadline?
Students must submit all hours by May 1 of their senior year. Students are encouraged to log their hours as they complete them.
Why should I volunteer?
Give back to the community
Show colleges your commitment to making a difference with a strong volunteer service record and recognition
Build valuable contacts for future job or internship opportunities
Meet certain scholarship requirements
Learn or enhance skills in your area of interest
Explore different career fields
Where can I find volunteer ideas?
See the IHS College and Career Center Volunteering page for opportunities.
Questions? Email issyhighcommunityservice@gmail.com
