Public Service
Course Description: Public Service is a social studies elective dedicated to the pursuit of civic engagement through political, social, and civic engagement in our community. During your time
in this course, you will explore the local governance, community philanthropic organizations,
write a grant, and interact with guest speakers from a variety of community organizations. The
purpose of this course is to blend hands-on learning with investigative learning in order to create
well rounded citizens who seek to grow their community in helping those in need. The
culminating course requirement will be 10 hours of community service with a service leadership
presentation upon conclusion.
Fundraising: initiatives will be integrated into the course to provide students with the opportunity to support community/district projects during the individual and group projects. Examples of fundraising are sponsors, charitable events, and a merchandise fundraiser. These funds and fundraising activities will be voted upon by the student body in the course for usage in charity events/projects and in the event that funds remain available and are chosen to start scholarship opportunities.
Course Objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Recognize, analyze, and interpret community organizations that aid community goals.
2. Interpret community speakers and their organizational goals.
3. Write and speak with a command of standard English conventions, at a higher level.
4. Write in a variety of different genres with a clear focus, purpose, and logical organization.
5. Prepare for professional careers or higher education, through career exploration.
Required Materials:
For the purpose of this class, you are required to have the following materials. If this poses a financial
difficulty, please contact the teacher:
• A 1 1⁄2 to 2-inch binder
• Pencils or pens
• A charged Chromebook
Major Assignments:
A variety of activities and assignments will be completed throughout the year. Due dates will be
provided as the activities are assigned. Course content will consist of the following:
• Notes & Presentations: Assignments
• Quizzes - Bi-Weekly: Quizzes
• Quarterly Test: Tests
• Grant Writing: Assignments
• Service Leadership Project & 10 Hours: Classroom Citizenship