SHS Service Hours Policy

As a means of ensuring financial support and promoting positive interaction among the families of Sacred Heart School , all families are required to contribute a minimum of twenty-eight (28) service hours per school year according to the following formula:

• Twenty-five (25) hours on general school-related activities.
• Three (3) hours related to the annual Benefit Auction

Service hours are defined as hours committed to participating in various events and activities related to the operation of the school.  Service hours can be completed by any member of the student’s family (parents, grandparents, older siblings, or the students themselves).  Teachers who have children in the school will have their hours monitored by the school administration.

Examples of general school-related service hours include, but are not limited to:

• Attendance at the Home and School Association meetings
• Serving on the Home and School Association and School Board committees
• Chaperoning field trips
• Providing support for classroom and athletic activities
• Any additional activities which require support

Parents will be notified by way of the school newsletter or classroom teacher throughout the year as these needs occur.   

Recognizing the fact that some families may be unable to make this time commitment, Sacred Heart offers a buy-out to families NOT receiving financial assistance.  A fee of six (6) dollars per every uncompleted general school-related service hour will be assessed during the final month of school to those unable to complete the service hours. Participation in the auction is so important that any who fail to complete their required 3 auction-related service hours will be assessed fifty ($50) dollars per hour after the conclusion of the auction.

Failure to complete service hours and/or the financial equivalent will result in withholding report cards and will be treated the same as failure to pay tuition. Consideration will be given to those special circumstances that prohibit a family from completing this service, either physical or financial, by submitting a written statement to the school principal and/or pastor.

This contract will be presented to the families along with the Educational Commitment and Registration forms.  All forms must be completed and returned when requested.  Service Hours contracts will be valid from June to June of each school year.  This will enable families to earn credit hours during the summer months.

Participating parents and the Development Office will monitor service hours.  Parents will be reminded of their progress each semester.  In addition, the Development Office will provide forms prior to the beginning of each month in the Communication (Tuesday) Folder.  Parents are responsible for completing the monthly forms and returning them in the Communication (Tuesday) Folder.  It will be the responsibility of each family to keep track and report service to the Development Office.