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CUSD Community Service Graduation Requirement

Posted Date: 9/26/25 (9:00 AM)

🎓  Reminder:
To graduate, all SCHS students must complete 20 hours of community service!
What Counts: (Examples) 

  • Volunteering with nonprofits, schools, senior centers, hospitals, human society, etc.
  • Helping at community events or service clubs (Key Club, NHS, etc.)
  • Service projects (food drives, community aid, etc.)
🚫 What Doesn’t Count:
  • Paid work
  • Family chores- sorry 
  • Anything without adult supervisor verification
📄 How to Log Hours:
  • Complete the Community Service Form (available in Counseling office or the website)
  • Get your supervisor’s signature
  • Submit to the Counseling Office or email to: melody.gutches@carlsbadusd.net
🌟 Pro Tips:
  • Don’t wait—knock out your hours early!
  • Check ParentSquare ( use the search bar "community service" )
  • Extra hours = stronger college & scholarship applications
  • Keep a copy of all your hours ( We do not add these to your college transcripts )

✨ Example Upcoming Opportunities:
  • 🎉 La Marea Senior Living – Wizard of Oz Immersive Movie Adventure (Oct. 8, 2025)
  • 🌱 Haunted Corn Maze
  • 🏃 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
  • 🎨 City of Carlsbad

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