Sherwood High School

Student Service Learning

If you have any questions about the SSL program, please email Mr. Sartori or the MCPS SSL office at SSL@mcpsmd.org. Thank you!

Mr. William Sartori

SSL Coordinator, School Counselor
William_L_Sartori@mcpsmd.org
301-924-3210

Middle school and high school students should continue earning SSL hours towards their SSL graduation requirement by engaging in SSL opportunities during the 2024-2025 school year and over the summer, including traditional in-person opportunities and select virtual/remote opportunities that follow the guidelines posted on the MCPS SSL webpage (www.mcps-ssl.org). 

Reminder: All SSL forms should be submitted to the school’s SSL coordinator when student return to school in the fall by the recommended due date of September 27, 2024, but no later than the required deadline of May 30, 2025.

Email the MCPS SSL office at SSL@mcpsmd.org with questions

March SSL Opportunities

• Spring break is a wonderful time for students to participate in SSL opportunities!
• Middle school and high school students can participate in virtual/remote and/or in-person SSL opportunities on the Montgomery County Volunteer Center website.
• Students will also find SSL forms, guidelines and resources, and more at the SSL Hub for Students/Families.

Systemwide Documentation and Award Timelines

Any high school senior who has submitted documentation to show the completion of 240 SSL hours or more by April 4th 2025, will earn the Certificate of Meritorious Service along with a purple tassel for graduation. Any middle school student who has submitted documentation to show the completion of the 75-hour SSL graduation requirement (for the first time in middle school) by April 4, 2025, will receive the Superintendent’s SSL Award.

Student Service Learning (SSL) activites are intended to address a recognized need in the community and provide a learning experience for students.  SSL is required by the Maryland State Department of Education for graduation.  Hours are earned through upaid service with non-profit organizations, government agencies, school clubs, and through specific school courses.  There are only a few opportunities working directly with the school.

SSL hours can be earned beginning in the summer after grade 5.  Students should aim to finish earning all their hours by the end of the first semester of their senior year to avoid potential problems at graduation.  Students should also consider trying to earn most of their hours before the fall of their junior year when coursework becomes heavy.