SSL is a graduation requirement in the state of Maryland.
Service performed during the summer for which SSL hours are desired must be documented on MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification and turned in to the SSL coordinator by the last Friday in September (September 20).
All organizations and opportunities for which SSL hours are desired must be preapproved. Check the list of organizations tagged, “Approved SSL MCPS” and opportunities tagged, “MCPS SSL Approved” at the website www.mcpsssl.org or get MCPS Form 560-50, Request for SSL Preapproval granted in advance of any involvement.
The award of SSL hours outside of the instructional day (before school, lunchtime, after school) is one SSL hour for every hour of service within a 24 hours period. NO EXCEPTIONS.
All SSL activities must be documented on MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity Verification and turned in to the school SSL coordinator according to timelines.
Students should keep copies of all SSL documents that they turn into the school or community representatives.
Verification of service performed during the first semester can be turned in throughout the semester but the deadline for turning in documentation to the SSL coordinator of service performed during the first semester is the Friday before first semester exams begin.
Consider qualifying for MCPS SSL award programs. The Superintendent’s SSL Award recognizes students who meet the SSL graduation requirement while in middle school. The Certificate of Meritorious Service recognizes graduating seniors who have documented 260 or more hours of service. Students must qualify for these awards by the First Friday in April.
Deadlines:
Summer hours due: September 30th
Hours received Sept-Dec due : Jan 6th
Hours received Jan. – May due: June 1st
Questions: Please contact: Kelli Richards
Kelli_L_richards@mcpsmd.org
301-517-5958 |
