Student Life
Service Learning
- is a method whereby students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community;
- is coordinated with an elementary school, secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program and with the community;
- helps foster civic responsibility;
- is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students, or the educational components of the community service program in which the participants are enrolled;
- and provides structured time for the students or participants to reflect on the service experience.
National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993
Service Learning at
Ring Mountain Day School:
One of our core values at RMDS is character. We believe that
one of the most meaningful ways to address character development
is through service. In the past we have participated in community
service projects including beach clean-ups, environmental restoration, performing
for our local retirement home, and hosting a book drive for
our “adopted” Katrina school.
RMDS is committed to creating a true Service Learning program
which is integrated in the classroom curriculum. Using the
above guidelines, teachers plan service projects related
to their theme of study. The projects are planned and implemented by the students
and meet the needs of the community (local and/or global). The service component
of each class’s curriculum is successful because children
are natural activists. When given the forum in which to express
their ideas and put their beliefs into action, great pride
and learning is evident.
