All students are required to complete the TCC School Service Component.

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Service Component Reflection Form: Click HERE

To read more about the Student Service Hours: Click HERE

To learn more about our High School Graduation requirements: Click HERE

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The Service Component at TCC is an opportunity for the students to apply Gospel Values to their daily lives. 
The Service Component of the TCC requires the following:

• 1. Completion of the Service Learning Module 
• 2. General Service to School & Church 
  • 7th Grade: 10 hours of church and school service and 2 service projects (class) 
  • 8th Grade: 12 hours of church and school service service projects (class). 
  • 9th Grade: 20 hours of church and school service and specific project focus. 
  • 10th Grade: 15 hours of church and school service and 5 hours specific focus. 
  • 11th Grade: 10 hours of church and school service and 10 hours specific project focus. (project proposal) 
  • 12th Grade: 5 hours of general service and 15 hours of specific focus project (project implementation and presentation.) 

The Service to School & Church is to help the student know that we are a community based on Gospel values. This means we imitate Jesus in His role of coming to serve and not to be served. This imitation of Christ in service will open new doors of growing closer in relationship with Him. The goal is that the student’s service experience is to move from an assignment that must be performed, to a service rooted in the heart of Jesus. There are a number of activities that are important to TCC and the parishes. Students will be active in pursuing opportunities that are already present to help those activities succeed.

These activities include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Any school function that happens outside the normal school day 
• A sporting event: a student can have hours in working with their parent at the ticket booth or concessions 
• A school fundraiser event • a Church event 
• A Church fundraiser event 
• Involvement in Trumpet in the Land 
• Some community events, such as Run for Home, Special Olympics, etc. 
• An event that has been granted as acceptable by two priests

1. What is the basic definition of service?
Any assistance done for others on a volunteer basis. If you are paid for anything, it is not service. Normally service is not assistance done for your family. Babysitting for brothers and sisters, chores, etc. are family responsibilities done out of necessity and love. If you have a special circumstance and would like seek approval for extraordinary needs, please talk to our Pastors and/or Campus Minister for prior approval before you record these hours. 

2. When does the recording of hours begin each year?
You may begin recording hours for a year as soon as the previous year is complete. Ex. Incoming 7th Graders may count everything as soon as 6th Grade is complete. Summer is a great time to work on service to others and there are many opportunities available locally for valuable service involvement. 

3. My student did many hours of service beyond this year’s requirements. Can I apply the hours to next year?
No, students may not work hard one year and sit back uninvolved for the following year. If your child is behind in their requirement, hours can be made up as needed, but a student may not apply them to future years. Campus Ministry and school staff will assist students in finding opportunities for make-up work. Try to keep current if at all possible. 

4. My child transferred into the school during the school year. How do I know how many service hours are required for the year of transfer?
If a student transfers into our school as a 7th/8th Grader, the staff will include your son/daughter in ongoing projects. For the hour requirements for Grades 7-12, the # of hours are calculated by full quarters. 10 hours= 2.5 hrs. per quarter. 12 hours= 3hrs per quarter. 20hrs. = 5 hrs. per quarter.  

5. My child is not Catholic. What do we do about Church service hours?  
If you belong to a Church community, service in your community is eligible for TCC service hours. Ex. VBS, Youth Group service, Mission Trips.  If you do not have your own community, your child can join their classmates and friends in Church and school service projects.  

6. I am a Guardian for an Exchange Student here for 2018-2019. What are the requirements for my student?
All Exchange students are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the school. Often they can join classmates and friends in service just as they do in sports and extra-curricular school activities. Often they have done service in their home schools. They can list these hours as needed and use all opportunities to reflect on their growth in addition to service they do with us while a student at our school. 

7. Can my child help out at parishes other than our own?
At times, students help at neighboring parishes on projects such as Church Dinners, Festivals, and Vacation Bible Schools as well as at Immaculate Conception and TCCES elementary schools. 

8. Should I record service hours above the minimum requirement?
It is always a good idea to keep accurate records of your student’s service hours, and regularly communicate with staff or Ms. Teynor who will collect school copies of your students hours performed. Religion teachers and Campus Ministry will offer support to students, parents/guardians, and those who work with our students as classes, teams and outside organizations to assist you in making the best use of our student’s gifts and talents. 

9. How does recording all service hours benefit my student?
As your student keeps track of their service over semesters and years, they begin to see patterns that emerge, revealing their faithfulness and talents. This can help them discern vocations, field of future study, and most importantly, help them apply for jobs, scholarships, Awards and organizations like National Honor Society. It also assists teachers and staff in writing college and job Letters of Recommendation for your student. 

10.   Can my student record altar server responsibilities on their forms?
Your student may count these times for Parish masses, but not masses held during the school day. An average of one hour is appropriate for each mass, regardless of the actual time you spent before or after mass or the length of the mass. If this is in conflict with Confirmation Service requirements, the local Parish makes policy for its own Sacramental programs. 

11.   Can my student count Sports Camps as service hours?
A student may not count any camp or requirement that is set by coaches and school personnel for team learning and participation. However, it is reasonable and desired that our athletes serve as role models for younger athletes/children such as participation in Biddy Ball Camps and Clinics offered for others. Special Olympics, Cheerleading and Pep Clinics and Camps are all excellent opportunities for service. Many students also help with gates, concessions and various other needs at school athletic functions.  

12.   If I am a Coach, teacher or Community Service representative, may I submit a list of students involved in service and relevant information rather than signing each student form? 
Absolutely! Coaches regularly verify involvement in service using a group form or a manner appropriate for an agency or group.