St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.
General Guidelines for Service Hours
All Grades
- Service time may NOT be paid time, but if the student receives money, it should be given to a charity.
- Service during school hours may be done during recess time, before or after school, and study hall.
**Service completed during class time (volunteering in classrooms, cleaning etc.) may not be counted. - Student Council sponsored service trips (Meals on Wheels, Pioneers Park, etc.) may not be included.
- Service hours may be done between May 1 and the last Friday in April.
1st-4th Grades
- Students are encouraged to have 5 hours of service.
- Certificates will be issued for completed service hours for grades 1 – 4.
- Due the last Friday in April. Please turn in at School Office.
5th Grade
- 10 hours are required before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- A minimum of two hours of service is required in each of the three areas: Family, School/Church, and Community.
- Please turn in the Confirmation service log to the office or your homeroom teacher by deadline given at the Confirmation meeting.
6th Grade
- 10 hours of service are required and students will receive a grade in their religion class according to hours served.
- Required: A minimum of two hours of service is required in each of the three areas: Family, School/Church, and Community, and 1 shift at the St. Teresa Thrift Shop 1 shift=3-4 hours (depending on day) -- see form for more details
- Service log should be turned in to your religion teacher by the last Friday in April.
Junior High
- 15 hours of service are required and students will receive a grade according to hours served.
- Required: A minimum of two hours of service is required in each of the three areas: Family, School/Church, and Community, and 1 shift at the St. Teresa Thrift Shop 1 shift=3-4 hours (depending on day) -- see form for more details
- Service log should be turned in to your religion teacher by the last Friday in April.
- Late service hours follow the same plan as late homework.
SEE ABOVE FORM FOR SUGGESTED WAYS TO FULFILL SERVICE HOURS
