Student Service Learning
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SSL - Las formas en español
What is Student Service Learning
"Student Service Learning (SSL) involves the active participation of students in thoughtful service. By addressing local and/or global needs students learn about their communities and themselves. SSL is a graduation requirement in the state of Maryland. Download the student service learning hours form."
"Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students meet the SSL graduation requirements in connection with non-profit, tax exempt organizations (see exceptions to non-profit tax exempt status in Questions About SSL on the MCPS web site)." MCPS Student Service Learning
Students may earn up to 10 SSL hours per semester for serving as a student aide. The supervisor/teacher overseeing the student must follow the 3 phases of SSL—preparation, action and reflection. (They must prepare the student by identifying what the need is they will be addressing in that position etc, what the expectations are of the student, they will supervise the action phase and assist the student in the reflection phase.)
For additional information regarding SSL please consult: