Middle School Service Hours

As a member of a Christian community, part of our commitment to live the Gospel 
message is to serve others. In order to fulfill this Gospel mission and to prepare our 
upper grade students for future leadership challenges and opportunities, the following 
criteria for service has been established:

• Students in Grade 5 - fifteen hours of service
•  Students in Grade 6 – twenty hours of service
• Students in Grade 7 – twenty-five hours of service
• Students in Grade 8 – thirty hours of service

The types of service opportunities to satisfy these requirements may vary.  In order for a 
project to qualify for service hours, students may not receive any compensation or award, 
except for the goodwill they create by being of service to others.  If your child is active in 
a ministry of the parish (altar server, choir,  Vacation Bible School, Jr. Stewardship,  etc.), 
these hours can satisfy the service requirement.  Perhaps your child could arrange a 
neighborhood clean-up day or spend time visiting with or doing chores for the elderly.  
Seek approval from the principal if you are unsure if a particular activity will count 
toward service hours.  

The more traditional methods of service, working at organizations such as Outreach 
Ministry on Burnside or Downtown Chapel, are also encouraged.  There is tremendous 
power in students having hands on learning experiences through visiting with and serving 
those in need.  Feel free to join your child in working on a project.  Completing service 
hours alongside your child is a tremendous opportunity for you to work together, toward 
the common goal of service to God and others.

It is the responsibility of the student to keep track of their service hours and email them to servicehours@ctk.pvt.k12.or.us to be recorded.