West High School – Service Learning

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Service Learning Internship is designed for students to connect their interests, skills, and abilities with school-based, business- based, and community-based projects in an effort to improve communities, refine student employment skills, and provide students with real-life experiences for future careers. The service learning yearlong course will provide students with an opportunity to give time, energy, and service to local schools, community organizations, businesses, and governing agencies while building a portfolio of job-like experiences. This course requires a contract that provides guidelines and requirements for the service learning project. A total of 140 hours of service (70 hours per semester) will be documented for this credit. Each service learner will work with a school-based mentor or community mentor to coordinate the effort.