Community Service
Graduates of Griswold Public Schools journey into the future as engaged citizens, effective communicators, critical thinkers, and resilient problem solvers. This vision speaks to the essential transferable skills utilized in the world outside of high school that we wish to impart on our students.
They are:
The Griswold graduate demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and confidently through writing, speaking, listening, presenting, collaborating, and other forms of creative expression.
Resilient Problem Solver
The Griswold graduate demonstrates an ability to achieve goals by taking risks and solving problems with flexibility, strategic planning, attention to detail, and perseverance.
Critical Thinker
The Griswold graduate demonstrates an ability to gather and evaluate information, analyze objectively, form a judgment, develop a hypothesis, and initiate inquiry through the mastery of multiple literacies.
Engaged Citizen
The Griswold graduate demonstrates an ability to engage in service-oriented and civic-minded activities and to utilize cultural literacy and integrity to make responsible and culturally sensitive decisions.
As a result of this vision, and in keeping with current Connecticut State mandates, each GHS student will be required to complete a VoG Showcase during their senior year. Students will also be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of Community Service each year for a total of 40 hours. Completion of the Community Service and VoG requirements earns you 1 required credit for graduation.
Note – Students who join us later in their high school career will be prorated to 10 hours a year total during their time at GHS. Partial-year additions will also be prorated as required.
Community Service is a significant opportunity for students to become active participants and “Engaged Citizens” in their community in a positive way. Community service enables students to develop life skills, confidence, and knowledge, while also providing a valuable service to those who need it most.
All information, forms, and directives will be shared in your student’s Community Service Google Classroom and at the Community Service Resources webpage. Parents/guardians can track their student’s submitted hours in Infinite Campus. Directions on how to access this information are also available to you in your student’s Community Service Google Classroom.
Please review the Community Service Guidelines on these web pages for more information. Remember: Community Service is not just "free work" for a business or individual; it is a thoughtful and meaningful connection with our community to engage in service-oriented and civic-minded activities. All community service must be performed for a non-profit organization. If your student has an idea of a different place to volunteer that is not a non-profit, they can request approval.
Please contact Jaselyn Caviness, Community Service Coordinator, at JCaviness@griswoldpublicschools.org with questions regarding Community Service. All completed forms can be submitted to the GHS Main Office.