- Expresses a way to live in the spirit of Jesus
and Mary who came to serve not to be served
- Builds self-esteem
- Develops a sense of respect for others
- Promotes happy, healthy personalities
- Effects positive changes in society
- Is valuable when applying for scholarships or employment
- Responds to a need in the community
- Connects to the curriculum
- Minimum 25 hours of service per year for students in 7 –
12 grades
- Voluntary
- Hospitals and clinics: Queen’s Medical Center, Kapiolani,
St. Francis Liliha, St. Francis West, Kaiser Permanente, Kuakini,
Pali Momi, Castle
- Care Homes: Aloha Health Care (Kaneohe), Beverly Manor (Kalihi
Valley), Anne Pearl (Kaneohe), Convalescent Center of Honolulu
(Nuuanu), Hale Nani (Makiki)
- Health Programs: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association,
American Lung Association, the American Red Cross, Easter Seals,
Arthritis Foundation, Lupus Foundation
- Children and Youth Programs: YWCA, YMCA, after school care
in many schools including the Academy, St. Patrick, and Star of
the Sea; many parishes and churches need young people for their
summer schools and religious education programs
- Social Services Programs: Hawaii Foodbank Catholic Charities,
Institute of Human Services, River of Life, Hawaii Special Olympics
- Nature and Environmental Programs: Honolulu Zoo, the Humane
Society, Hawaii Nature Center, Beach Clean Up Projects
- Educational Agencies: Library of Hawaii System, Bishop Museum,
schools
- Certificates to Junior High students with 100+ hours; Senior
High students with 150+ hours
- Pins to Junior High students with 150+ hours; Senior High students
with 200+ hours
1st quarter: Service learning orientation
2nd quarter: Interim Progress Report –due December 17 –
18, 2003
3rd quarter: Portfolio due March 18-19, 2004
4th quarter: Group powerpoint and class presentation
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In
collaboration with the Theology Department, Campus Ministry coordinates
the Academy’s service learning program. 
