Community Partners
What Are Service-Learning Community Partners?
Service-Learning Community Partners are community organizations that provide civic action and service-learning opportunities for classroom-integrated or individual service-learning projects for St. Mary's County Public Schools. They provide project opportunities that meet service-learning's preparation, action, and reflection criteria. Partners should complete the partner process with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
How Do I Become A Service-Learning Community Partner?
Review the Student Service-Learning and Community Partners Handout.
Complete the Civic Action Community Partner Form.
Attend SMCPS Student Service-Learning Community Partner Orientation
Complete and Submit the Community Partner Responsibility and Assurance Certification. Document. The document can be emailed to ktwright@smcps.org.
Approved Service-Learning Community Partners will be shared with Social Studies Department Chairs and school communities throughout the school system.
Why a Service-Learning Community Partners Process?
SMCPS recognizes and values the existing partnerships that we developed over the years. In order to improve and strength our Student Service-Learning Program and expand our commitment to service and civic engagement, the Service-Learning Community Partners Process will better facilitate the relationship between community organizations and schools. We encourage community partners to help us achieve our goal of graduating students with the knowledge and skills to be engaged and productive citizens. Furthermore, the process provides classroom teachers with a list of vetted partners that can support infused classroom service-learning projects, and aids students who are looking to develop independent service-learning projects.
How Do I Attend A Community Partner Service-Learning Orientation Meeting?
New organizations and staff within existing organizations are welcome to attend our monthly briefing on SMCPS guidelines for student service-learning. Please note that registration is subject to capacity constraints. We encourage you to register promptly to ensure your attendance.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Building at 23160 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Building at 23160 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Building at 23160 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Building at 23160 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Building at 23160 Moakley St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Orientation Overview:
Organizations that engage high school or middle school students as volunteers will learn about the Stt. Mary's County Public Schools Student Service Learning (SSL) program and requirements for community organizations to partner with the school system.
Community Partner Responsibility and Assurance Certification Document
Student Service-Learning_Maryland Student Service-Learning Guidelines - Do's and Don'ts
Student Service-Learning_Frequently Asked Questions_Community Partners
Independent Student Service-Learning Project - Pre-Approval Request Form
Independent Service-Learning Project Verification - Hours Form
Independent Student Service-Learning Project Verification - Reflection Form
Raptor Volunteer Application, Child Abuse & Sexual Harassment, and SMCPS Volunteer Manual