Service Hours
Service Hours at Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Service hours are an excellent way for students to demonstrate civic responsibility and become active contributors to their community.
Students are encouraged to complete service hours throughout high school. These hours may contribute to:
Graduation Recognition
Students who complete 40 hours of approved service while enrolled at Las Flores are eligible to receive a Service Hour Recognition Cord to wear at graduation.
Service hours are accumulated in 10-hour yearly increments beginning in 9th grade. The total number of hours required depends on the grade in which the student enrolls at Las Flores:
| Grade Enrolled | Required Hours |
|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 40 hours |
| 10th Grade | 30 hours |
| 11th Grade | 20 hours |
| 12th Grade | 10 hours |
How to Earn Service Hours
Students may earn service hours through a variety of meaningful activities, including:
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Volunteering with service clubs or nonprofit organizations
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Attending BUSD board meetings
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Tutoring younger students
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Assisting staff at Las Flores
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Participating in outreach and community projects
Important: Students should seek pre-approval to ensure their service qualifies for credit.
Logging and Submitting Hours
To receive credit, students must:
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Submit a Service Hour Log (see Appendix)
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Obtain:
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A Las Flores staff signature for on-campus service
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An official stamp or signature from off-campus organizations
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A principal or designee's signature for BUSD board meeting attendance
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Keep a personal file of all verified service hours
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Submit documentation during their final semester of high school
Service Hours and the State Seal of Civic Engagement
Service hours may contribute to Criteria 3 of the State Seal of Civic Engagement, if the project:
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Addresses real-world civic problems
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Involves inquiry, action, and reflection
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Aligns with academic standards
To qualify, students must also:
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Be engaged in academic work in a productive way
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Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. and California constitutions, local and tribal governments, and democratic processes
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Complete a civic engagement project
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Reflect on their learning and civic growth
Learn more about the State Seal of Civic Engagement on the California Department of Education (CDE) website.