From the 2010/2011 Student "Time Tracker":

H. Community Service Requirement:

Jesus did not isolate Himself from His followers as His mission was one of teaching, service and living among the people. Likewise, we, as a Called and Gifted People, are challenged to minister to and share with our neighbors our gifts in the everyday passage of life. In this way we carry out Christ's mandate and manifest His life here on earth. We, as Christians, are called not only to preach but also to serve and minister.

Palma's Community Service Program is designed to provie each high school student the opportunity to experience the value of Christian community service that is meaningful and approved; it is designed to be an outreach program to the poor, to the local community as well as to parishes, schools and agencies within the immediate area. All high school students are required to complete at least sixty (60) hours of service no later than April 30th of their senior year; students not meeting this deadline will be required to complete an additional five hours of Community Service for each calendar day late.

In addition, those who do not meet this obligation in a timely manner may not participate in the Palma High School graduation ceremonies. Sixty hours minimum are required of each high school student regardless of his entry date as a student at Palma High School. The Community Service must be done for an approved non-profit organization - to those in great need - not for family obligations or family projects or as a member of an athletic team.b There is a limit of eight (8) hours per 24-hour period that may be earned in meeting the sixty hour minimum requirement; in addition, hours cannot be earned while Palma is in session nor during regular school hours. Meeting family obligations, tutoring or coaching family, neighbors or friends or helping family members does not qualify for participation in the Palma Community Service Program. Hours of service can be made to any of the approved agenicies on an hour-per-hour basis; remuneration, however, may not be received for Community Service. It will be noted on the 8th semester transcript of those seniors who have not completed the Community Service Requirement as above that "This student has not completed the requirements for graduation from Palma High School."

Time Tracker pg. 8

The Office of Campus Ministry shall maintain the Community Service Program at Palma High School.  All requests for student volunteers, advertisement, or any other request for Palma’s help with a service activity must be approved by the Office of Campus Ministry.  All Community Service forms will be maintained in a file with the Principal or his delegate.

• Community service must be performed for an approved non-profit organization – to those in great need – not for family obligations or family projects or as a member of an athletic team
• Palma Community Service Time Record forms must be completed by the student and the volunteer agency
• Hours shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Campus Ministry for approval.  All approved “Service Time Record” sheets will be given to the Principal (or his delegate) to be placed in the students file and added to the posted community service bulletin board.
• Hours shall be posted by the Principal (or his delegate) in the bulletin board outside the Guidance Wing of Palma High School.