Capstone Community Service

Objective: Each capstone senior will perform 40 community service hours in a field related to their capstone project and
write a reflection on their experiences at the end of each quarter.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.11-12.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or
solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating
understanding of the subject under investigation.
Assignment:
1. 40 hours of Community Service
a. Work at an organization of YOUR CHOICE (see options below)
b. If you wish to work at an organization not listed, seek approval from Ms. Hanly first!
2. Reflection Papers
a. 3 TOTAL ; due at the end of Q1, Q2, and Q3
Community Service Log Sheet and Reflection Due Dates:
October 3rd 15 hours due
December 18th 15 hours due
March 17th 10 hours due
Potential Community Service Sites/Organizations:
NICE (Nashville International Center for Empowerment)

The Nashville Rescue Mission

Second Harvest Food Bank

Waterway Restoration and Tree Planting Programs

The Nashville Food Project

Urban Agriculture Program

Catholic Charities Refugee Services

-OR- Check out Hands On Nashville at

http://www.hon.org/ for more opportunities!

Expectations:
a. All hours must be recorded in your log sheet with the phone number and signature of your agency
representative / leader
b. Keep your log sheets in your portfolio if youre afraid you might lose them. You may hand them in whenever you
finish your hours.
c. Arrive 10-15 minutes early to your volunteer opportunity! If you need help with transportation, please contact
Ms. Hanly as soon as possible.
d. Always be respectful! You are representing Glencliff High School, take pride in yourself and your school.
e. Remember to thank the representative in charge for giving you this opportunity when you leave!

Glencliff High School

Capstone Project 2015
Documentation of Service Hours
Name of Student: _________________________________________
Participating Agencies/Organizations/People: __________________________________________
Date

Location

Type of Work

Total Hours:

# of
Hours

Signature of Agency
Representative

Phone # of
Agency
Representative

Name: _________________________________

Date: _____________

Circle One: Reflection # 1

Capstone Project Topic/Question:

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Reflection Response:
Answer the following questions in a 1-2 page response regarding your experiences in community service:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Summarize the efforts of the organization you worked for what do they do?
Explain how this type of community service relates to YOUR capstone project
Describe the or duties you performed during your community service hours
Reflect on how this experience has affected you (changed your perspective, helped you complete your
capstone project, etc.)

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