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1. Contact
2. Fact Sheet
3. Fellows
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1. Service-Learning Contact Information
| Coordinator: |
Daniel J. Savoy,
Wicomico County Board of Education |
| Telephone: |
410-677-4508 |
| Fax: |
410-677-4406 |
| E-mail: |
dsavoy@wcboe.org |
| Website: |
www.wcboe.org |
2. Service-Learning Fact Sheet
Service-learning is infused in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9 in the following
units: English, Civics, Science and Math. Students also participate in
community-based projects.
Breakdown:
Students are introduced to service-learning in 6th grade Social Studies
and English. This orientation includes preparation, action, and
reflection in age appropriate activities. Service-learning projects are
also infused in English, Social Studies, Science and Math in
grades 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Transfer Policy:
Students who transfer to Wicomico County Public Schools
after 10th grade, but before 12th grade, will be required to document 25
hours of volunteer time in an approved school and/or community service
for each year enrolled.
Reporting:
the service-learning status is recorded on each student's
report card starting at the end of the 6th grade.
3. Teacher Fellows
(see overview)
Beverly Durham, 1993,
Wicomico High School, 410-677-4587,
bdurham@wcboe.org
Students Organized for Service (S.O.S.) students receive nine weeks of
in-class training on community needs. Then the students choose service
projects at a community based service agency. Finally, they report back
to the classroom on a regular basis to reflect on their experiences.
Reflection component includes a choice of journal writing, watching
tapes or looking at pictures of service action and then writing a
response, or writing a personal reflection by responding to a quote
about service.
Charles Griener, 2002,
James M. Bennett High School (Psychology),
410-677-2200,
cgriener@wcboe.org
R.J. Westbrook, 1993,
James M. Bennett High School (U.S. History, Students Service-Learning Course),
410-677-2200,
rwestbrook@wcboe.org
Students Organized for Service (S.O.S.) students receive nine weeks of
in-class training on community needs. Then the students choose service
projects at a community based service agency. Finally, they report back
to the classroom on a regular basis to reflect on their experiences.
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