Participating in community service provides students the opportunity to experience first-hand the benefits of volunteerism while working with a community organization to help fulfill a need within our society. Students develop organizational, time management, and effective communication skills while completing an independent project in a real-world setting outside the school district. Involvement in community service can also afford students the opportunity to explore career opportunities in a volunteer capacity.

Approved by the GASD Board of School Directors, the Community Service requirement is described below.

Class of 2026 and Beyond

• Students will complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of community service with a non-profit organization.

• Students will complete a Community Service Project Proposal and receive pre-approval before beginning their community service hours.

• Students will follow the guidelines outlined in the Community Service Packet. This includes submitting an iMovie/presentation at the conclusion of completing their hours.

• Students must complete their community service hours by the end of the first semester of their eleventh (11) grade year.

• For students finding it difficult to complete the Community Service requirement, a GAHS Gives Back day will be offered as an opportunity to acquire community service hours.

GAHS Gives Back Day

• Open to 9th and 10th grade students

• A GAHS Gives Back day will be scheduled during the week following graduation.

• Participating students must register by the last day of the fifth marking period (MP5).

• Parents are responsible for transportation to and from school on the GAHS Gives Back day.

• Completion of one GAHS Gives Back day is equivalent to 7.5 hours of Community Service.

• Students may complete two GAHS Gives Back days, or complete one day and serve an additional 7.5 hours with a non-profit organization to complete the 15-hour requirement.

Additional Community Service Information

• Students may not be paid for their service.

• While participation in GAHS service clubs is highly encouraged, service club hours cannot be used for Community Service.

• Community Service must be done before completing the Senior Exit Interview.

• The Community Service requirement is coupled with the Career Portfolio. Students will share their experience during the Senior Exit Interview.

• Students will earn .5 credit upon completion of their Career Portfolio and Community Service.