Students may work with individual or small groups of children on a regular basis under the direction of the classroom teacher. Projects are designed by individual teachers to enhance their course work. Through active learning, students are encouraged to research and confront community needs and problems, consider alternatives and seek solutions. Student Outreach - Upper School students interested in participating in community service are encouraged to join this group which acts as a core resource responsible for all community service initiatives throughout the Upper School. Student Philanthropy Fund - The purpose of this group is to introduce students to the intricacies of philanthropy.
Members organize and carry out a plan to invite nonprofit organizations to apply for grants.
Students review the proposals, conduct site visits and make the grant decisions, awarding several thousand dollars per year. This program is designed to give students a real role in improving life in Rhode Island and to enhance leadership, team building and comunication skills. On the afternoon of the last Fridays of the month, students from all grades come together and work as a group on community service projects. Students make sandwiches for Amos House, create books on tape for McAuley Village, decorate grocery bags with Lower Schoolers to promote environmental awareness. Portfolio Program - Interested students can create community service portfolios to demonstrate their interests and talents.