Students, however, are not the only ones who benefit from service-learning. The community gains young people who develop into good citizens. The youth of the community are regarded favorably and students genuinely fill needed positions in local institutions and organizations such as the hospital and Boys' and Girls' Club. Community service-learning creates positive results for our teens as well as the public in general. While service to the greater community is important, service at JHS is also valuable.
Students perform a variety of tasks.
One physical education assistant said service-learning gives him the opportunity to take a leadership position. Another described working for the attendance office picking up teachers' attendance cards daily. Others see volunteering at school as a means to receive a credit, to gain work experience for a resume, and to explore career choices. Jefferson's students and our community both benefit from involvement in the service-learning program. The year has gone by fast.