Effective for the 2010-2011 academic year, Upper School students at Providence Country Day School must meet a community service obligation as part of their required program for graduation. The details of the program are as follows:

• Students must complete a minimum of 45 hours of service prior to the beginning of their senior year, with the recommended amount being 15 hours per year.

• All students are expected to participate in School-wide Days of Service in each of their Upper School years and will receive three hours of service credit for each day of participation.

• Students will be able to apply up to five hours per year of “Internal Service” to their annual total. Internal Service denotes participation in school-wide service events and activities that are related directly to service to PCD. Internal Service includes the Admissions Ambassadors program, Peer Tutoring, or another approved activity.

• Students completing service in their communities must submit written verification to their advisors and the PCD staff member(s) designated to coordinate community service.

• The School maintains a “bank” of resources for students seeking areas of potential service.

• The School will recognize students whose service exceeds 100 hours, or, whose service, in the judgment of the faculty, reflects excellence in terms of its commitment and impact.

• Phasing in the program will require that students fulfill their obligation as follows:
  • Class of 2013 - 45 hours prior to September of their senior year
  • Class of 2012 - 30 hours
  • Class of 2011 - 15 hours

Click here to download a service verification form.