Community Service
Middle / Upper School Community Service Program
The community service program provides Baldwin middle and upper school students with the opportunity to have a positive impact on our community while learning that service to others is an on-going part of life. We believe that when students take part in community service projects they develop skills not commonly found in the classroom and it encourages them to take an active leadership role in their communities.
Every school year, students fulfill the minimum community service requirement as follows:
GRADE |
Minimum Hours |
GRADE |
Minimum Hours |
6th Grade |
5 |
9th Grade |
20 |
7th Grade |
10 |
10th Grade |
25 |
8th Grade |
15 |
11th Grade |
CAS |
|
|
12th Grade |
CAS |
The Middle Years Program Community Project
The Community Project is a year-long inquiry that encourages 8th grade students to explore their rights and responsibilities to implement service and action in their community and the wider world. Students will demonstrate skills in Investigating, Planning, Taking Action and Reflecting. Students volunteer a minimum of 15 hours for this project and meet with the Community Project Advisor, Mrs. Belinda Santiago in the beginning of each year for details and guidance.
Diploma Program CAS
At Baldwin School all students, regardless of whether they are pursuing a full IB Diploma, participate in the CAS program. CAS involves students in a range of experiences alongside their academic studies. The program starts first semester junior year and concludes in March of their senior year with a final project. Students can also engage in CAS experiences during the summer between their junior and senior year. For further information, contact Dean of Students, Mrs. Carolina Casas.