With an emphasis to “Pay It Forward” and to volunteer time to help those in need, North Butler High School is launching a Silver Cord Program. This program recognizes students on graduation day for their volunteerism in the community. This is an optional program that is available for all students.

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The total number of volunteer hours required for the Silver Cord is 200. Each graduating class will have a different colored one-page form to fill out, which are available outside the counseling office. Deadline for submission of hours will be May 10 of the student’s graduation year.

 

Criteria

• Group activities should be supervised

• Activities performed during the school day are not permissible

• Individual activities should not be court ordered, for school misconduct, or for class

• Activities should not be for pay

• Activities must be documented

• Hours count from the end of 8th grade (starts June 1) through May 10, including summer hours

• No more than 50% of hours can come from one organization

• Parents cannot sign form, unless they are the direct supervisor of an approved activity

• Hours must be submitted for approval within 3 months of their completion, unless otherwise approved by Mrs. Clark.

 

What type of Hours Count? Examples include:

• Tutoring, but not during school day or for pay

• Club Service Hours (FFA, 4-H, Student Council, Youth Group, Science Club,

       Scouts – except those required for a badge

       or Eagle project, NHS – except individual  service project hours)

• Raking and Shoveling of snow, etc., as long as not being paid

• Helping a person in need – cleaning, painting, mowing, shopping, etc.

• Most church activities should count (choir in church, Sunday School, Bible School –

       except those required for confirmation)

• Fundraiser (NBFOM Fair Stand, North Butler Booster Club, Food Bank, etc)

• Community and school cleanup

• Campaign and political activity

• Public Library story time

• Sporting event activity as long as you are not in the sport (concession stand)

• Nursing home and day care facility - must be organized; must be pre-approved by

       facility

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What Does Not Count? Examples include:

• Anything done during the school day

• Anything to do with family

• Baby/dog sitting for individuals (except for unpaid activities such as PT Conferences)

• School activities such as sale of prom fundraisers and homecoming events

• Choir practices and other practices

• Anything performed during school hours

• Fundraising for yourself

• Hours required for: NHS Individual Service Projects, Scout Badges, Eagle Scout Projects, Confirmation hours

 

Questions regarding the NBHS Silver Cord Program may be directed to:

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Silver Cord Program Advisor

Mrs. MaTina Clark

641-816-5631 matina.clark@northbutler.k12.ia.us.