Service Learning
Our BBS Service Learning ministry involves both middle and upper school students and attempts to accomplish three specific purposes. First, to help our students learn to model Jesus who “came not to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45). Secondly, to “love our neighbor” (Matthew 22:36-40) by helping those in our community who need assistance. Thirdly, to bring greater glory to GOD and shine as a “light” in the world (Matthew 5:16). Most weeks during the school year, middle and upper school students have the opportunity to sign up for service opportunities in the community. Over the past three years BBS has partnered with more than 20 different organizations as well as individuals who need assistance. Some of those organizations include Audubon Acres, Chambliss Center for Children, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, East Brainerd Church of Christ (“Snack Packs” & “Father’s Table” ministries), Meow Meow & Jelly Bean Bunny Animal Rescue, Orange Grove Center, Special Olympics, Ronald McDonald House, Chattanooga Rescue Mission, “Flourish” Foster Care Closet, Habitat for Humanity, Martin Boyd Christian Home as well as several local schools.
Jeff Ingram, Director of Service Learning
Community Service REquirements
Upper School
1. Upper School students must complete 12 service hours for the school year to fulfill requirements necessary to move to the next grade at BBS (or receive your diploma if you are a senior).
2. Upper School students will be allowed to sign up for one service learning trip per semester which occurs during the school day. Service learning opportunities provided for students during the school day are optional, not required. Upper School students may only sign up for a service learning trip which occurs during the school day during a time where they will miss their Bible class and one additional class. Students must have a grade of “C” or higher in any class missed to go on a service learning trip.
3. Upper School students may sign up for as many “after school hours” service learning trips as desired.
4. Upper School students will be required to properly document all service hours completed.
5. A maximum of 3 service hours may be counted for any mission trips or other service completed during the summer months. Students who participated in a BBS sponsored mission trip during the summer or school year may count up to a maximum of 6 service hours.
6. NO service hours may be counted for work done for immediate family members (parents, brothers/sisters) except under special circumstances.
7. A maximum of 6 service hours for the school year may be done for extended family members (grandparents, etc.).
8. A maximum of 6 service hours for the school year may be counted for money and/or items brought in for special school sponsored projects throughout the school year.
9. Anyone found to be untruthful in the reporting of service hours will receive appropriate disciplinary action falling under the guidelines for cheating in the academic handbook.
10. Any questions about service learning trips and/or service hours may be emailed to me at my school email address (jingram@bbschool.org) and I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.
Instructions for Submitting Service Hours
Students may submit their hours using the link provided in the Resources section of Blackbaud.
Servants in Action
