Service Learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service in order to provide a pragmatic, progressive learning experience while meeting societal needs. Oak Hall students, faculty, and staff are engaged in service opportunities in our Gainesville community and often far beyond. These projects are a way for us to give back, help, and make a difference. Oak Hall Upper School students are required to complete 40 service hours as a graduation requirement. For more information about Service Learning and how to get involved, please contact Division Director, John Perlette, at jperlette@oakhall.org.
Service Learning Reminders
- Hours can be accepted from service work done in the summer leading up to the 9th grade through the 12th grade school year.
Students enrolling in Oak Hall after the beginning of the 9th grade year will have their service hours prorated to their time spent as a student at Oak Hall. An example of this is a student enrolling at the beginning of their sophomore year will have to complete 30 service hours as their graduation requirement, instead of 40 hours.
Service Learning Deadlines
There are two deadlines each year for turning in service hours:
- Hours completed in the summer and fall semesters have a December deadline (before winter break).
- Hours completed in the spring semester will have a May deadline (the last day of school before summer break).