Christian Service at John Paul II High School

Contact Information:

Ms. Sherry Olivares

Coordinator of Christian Service

(469) 229-5146

We are a Catholic, college preparatory high school whose mission is the formation of young men and women through a balanced education rooted in faith, high academic standards, character, and compassion. We form a community committed to living out the school motto: Seek To Serve. The goal of our Christian service program is to form Christian leaders whose dedication to service and community will reach beyond their years at John Paul II High School. In order to achieve this goal, we require all of our students to volunteer a specific amount throughout each year. Our graduates develop a commitment to addressing social and justice issues on a systemic level through their participation in our REACH program. The program is structured to emphasize the service linkage between our students’ high school and their place of worship. For more information please contact Sherry Olivares, Coordinator of Christian Service.

R- Responding to the needs of the community.

Examples: Church/Community Festivals, Church Ministry
E - Embracing the elderly

Examples: Retirement homes, Meals on Wheels

A- Affording athletic opportunities to people with special needs.

Examples: Special Olympics, Therapeutic Programs
C - Cultivating American ideals of citizenship with immigrant population.

Examples: English as a second language classes, Thrift Stores
H - Helping the homeless.

Example: Food Banks, Habitat for Humanity

Every student has a required number of service hours:

(Some of which are due quarterly)

1st quarter due on or before Oct. 8, 2010

2nd quarter due on or before Dec. 10, 2010

3rd quarter due on or before March 4, 2011

4th quarter due on or before May 13, 2011

9th grade -10 hours

         Two hours 1st & 3rd quarters, Three hours 2nd &4th quarters
10th grade -20 hours

         Five hours each quarter
11th grade -30 hours 

         Seven hours 1st & 3rd quarters, Eight hours 2nd & 4th quarters
12th grade -40 hours 

         Ten hours each quarter