Each family should be aware that service is at the heart of St. John Paul II Catholic High School, and our school would not have reached the heights of success it has without each family pitching in to help with different events and activities. With this in mind, each family is required to give a minimum of 25 hours of service hours per year to the school community. This commitment will be made by contract at the beginning of school with the signing of the parent/student handbook.

Family Service Hours

During each school year, each family is expected to donate service hours to be completed during the school year or, in lieu of these service hours, to contribute a minimum of $375 to the school. Service hours are preferred over money given to the school.

The cost of educating each child is significantly more than the tuition that is charged. Therefore, every family will be expected to honor this commitment. Service hours may be secured in many ways—by donation of time, talent, and goods. The essence of parent participation is a cheerful giver who shares his/her talents, time, and treasures with the St John Paul II Catholic High School family. The requirement for each family is 25 hours.

Service hours are to be completed by by March 29, 2024 for seniors, and April 26, 2024 for all others. Any service hours completed after April 26th will roll over to the next school year. We has many great events that it hosts, there are many opportunities to help out. Those families who have not met their 25-hour commitment and have not been excused will be billed through FACTS at $15 per hour not completed. Any hours completed after the end of the school year can be applied to the following school year. You must record Service Hours through the below link in order to get credit for hours worked:

Record Service Hours Here!

It is the responsibility of the Parent Teacher Organization to maintain the service hour sheets. One hour will be credited for each $15 of approved donated goods. Goods donated must be listed separately on the reporting form (in the space provided) indicating the value of the goods, what the goods were, and who they were donated to at the school.

Attendance at an athletic event and/or a social function does not qualify for service unless you are on the organizing committee or in a helping position.

Hours cannot be transferred between families. Family members, however, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older siblings can earn service hours and are welcome to participate. Volunteers must be at least 13 years of age. You can reach the Service Hour Coordinator at ptoservicehours@jpiichs.org.

Requirements To Volunteer

All employees and volunteers working with children, youth, elderly, vulnerable adults, and those responsible for the instruction and guidance of children and youth must complete ALL requirements from the Diocesan Charter BEFORE they can participate in a ministry.

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Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check (repeated every 5 years).

Safe environment courses must be completed every five years.

If an employee/volunteer will be handling funds and/or credit cards on behalf of a Diocesan Parish/School, a Credit Check Request form must be signed, completed, processed and approved.

In addition, volunteers who drive youth, children or vulnerable adults to/from appointments, church, field trips, etc. must complete a Driver’s Information check and have the required minimum insurance prior to driving. If an employee/volunteer will be driving on behalf of a Diocesan Parish/School or for job or ministry related events, a MVR must come back approved from the Office of Safe Environment before they may drive. Must resubmit this form every 2 years.

Thanks in advance for your willingness to serve our school. We love getting to know our parents when they’re on campus, and our partnership with you will ensure that we continue to excel in all things and MOVE BOLDLY FORWARD IN THE SPIRIT!

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Thank you to all who continue to help out our wonderful school!