Service

An essential part of SPA's mission is service to others. Theology courses at St. Patrick Academy, along with some extracurricular groups or clubs, have a requirement that students perform community service. Each year, students are required to complete a specific set of hours. 

Students begin this work in the first quarter of the year, with requirements to be met for each grade.  The Student Service Program Coordinator will guide and assist students in identifying meaningful and appropriate service opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year. Along with Theology teachers, the coordinator approves the community service placement. Once the community service placement has been approved, students will be expected to log and keep track of their hours.

The Student Service Program Coordinator will check in with students regarding service hours or placement.

9^th grade

• 6 hours of service per quarter
  • 24 hours of service per academic year
• Complete a Service Hours Verification Form each quarter, and have it signed by a supervisor at your service site(s).

10^th Grade

• 8 hours of service per quarter
  • 32 hours of service per academic year
• Complete a Service Hours Verification Form each quarter, and have it signed by a supervisor at your service site(s).

11^th Grade

• 10 hours of service per quarter
  • 40 hours of service per academic year
• Complete a Service Hours Verification Form each quarter, and have it signed by a supervisor at your service site(s).

12^th grade

• Obtain site pre-approval from Theology teacher
• 50 hours of service at one site per academic year
  • 12 1/2 hours per quarter
• Submit reports frequently (as required by Theology teacher) concerning service work
• Complete Service Project, a 10-minute presentation that includes a visual documenting their service work*

*This is a requirement for graduation.

Service Hours Form (Grades 9-12)