Service Learning Grades 9-12

One of the graduation requirements for the Seattle School District is 60 hours of service-learning. Service-learning is giving time, without pay, to a non-profit or government agency. Service-learning allows students to learn and to apply academic, social, and personal skills through real hands-on activities. Students make a difference and address authentic community needs. As part of service learning, students are asked to reflect and report on their experiences.

Summer hours completed that meet the service-learning requirement may be counted toward the 60-hour graduation requirement, except for incoming freshmen who can claim 15 service learning hours in the summer before they start at The Center School. 

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Reminders and FAQs

Important Service Learning Reminders: Service Learning involves learning, benefiting the community and a written reflection.  Service Learning must be done at a non-profit or governmental organization, the work must be unpaid, and your supervisors must be an adult. If you have any questions, see your Counselor before you start your Service Learning.

• Who can sign my Service Learning Documentation Form?
  A supervisor or site contact from a non-profit or governmental organization must sign your Service Learning Documentation Form. A family member or peer cannot sign your Service Form.
• Where do I turn in my Service Hours Documentation?
  Fully completed Service Learning Documentation should be turned in to registrar, Tracey Lott lott@seattleschools.org. Be sure to attach a Service Learning Documentation Form to any paperwork (for example, letters, certificates) that you might be given as well during your Service Learning.
• When must I turn in my Service Hours Documentation?
  For seniors (class of 2025), fully completed Service Hours Documentation must be submitted to Ms. Tracey (lott@seattleschools.org) by April 25, 2025 in order to meet the Service Learning graduation requirement.
• What is the Service Hours Requirement for Graduation?
  The Service Learning graduation requirement for Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is 60 hours for students entering SPS in 9th grade . For students entering SPS in 10th grade, the requirement is 45 hours of Service Learning; 30 hours of Service Learning if entering SPS in 11th grade15 hours of Service Learning if entering SPS in 12th grade .
• How will I know if I’ve completed the Service Learning Requirement?
  Once a student has met the 60-hour requirement, notification of completion will appear as “Service Learning Completed P” on their transcript.