Mynderse Academy students are required to complete 20 hours* of community service before graduation.** The Community Service Volunteer Form must be completed and submitted to receive credit for service. This form can be found in the link below.
*Please note that if you entered Mynderse Academy as a new student after December 31st of your 9th-grade year, your required hours will be reduced by 5 hours for each year you entered late. For example, if you entered Mynderse Academy as a new student in January of your 10th-grade year, your community service requirement will be 10 hours.
**All hours should be completed by February 1st of your senior year. After February 1st of your senior year, if all hours have not been completed and submitted, the student will lose their senior privileges until the requirement is fulfilled.
Community service is a meaningful way for high school students to build real-world skills, explore career interests, and make a positive impact on their community. By volunteering, students develop responsibility, leadership, and empathy while forming connections with local organizations and professionals. It also strengthens college, scholarship, and job applications by showing commitment, initiative, and a willingness to contribute to something larger than themselves.
Students should strive to earn a minimum of 5 hours of their 20-hour community service requirement each year. For example, 9th graders should complete at least 5 hours, sophomores should have at least 10 hours accumulated, juniors at least 15 hours, and seniors will need to complete a total of 20 hours by February 1st of their senior year. Please note: Students can complete all of their 20 hours at any time, and it is highly encouraged. Students can also continue to earn hours beyond their requirement and achieve high school transcript credit:
35-49 hours = .25 credit, 50-64 hours = .50 credit, 65-79 hours = .75 credit and 80 or more hours = 1.0 credit.
Mynderse Academy students can volunteer individually or in groups with friends. Participating in community service is a rewarding way to share your individual talents, all while having fun and making personal connections. We encourage our students to explore their interests through volunteering and appreciate its value in relation to their future career choices. Networking and building new relationships within our community provide an opportunity to explore college and career goals.
For current or upcoming volunteer opportunities, please refer to the Community Service Event Opportunities document linked below or refer to your grade level’s Google Classroom. Students must complete the Community Service Volunteer Form for each event in which they participate..
Completed documents must be submitted to the Main Office in the high school.
Please see Mrs. Stevers, Career Services Coordinator/Counselor, with any questions.