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Notes on Translation
The electronic translation service on the York Region District School Board's website is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material.
The York Region District School Board does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the Board encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make.
The York Region District School Board is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.
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Page Content 2022-2023 Updates
In 2022-23, the
required number of hours for community involvement activities for all students is 40 hours. At the
principal’s discretion, the following activities will be deemed eligible for
all secondary students for their community involvement activities in the
2022-23 school year:
- Activities that take place
during the time allotted for the instructional program on a school day
(e.g., walking a younger neighbour or sibling to and from school, helping
younger siblings with their homework)
- Activities that include up to
10 hours of paid work, with the requirement to complete a reflection
exercise indicating how their work contributed to service for others
(e.g., grocery work during the pandemic)
- Activities that consist of
duties normally performed in the home (e.g., students could help an
elderly relative with errands, provide after-school care for a sibling)
As part of the diploma requirements, students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community involvement activities during their secondary school years. Accumulation of community involvement hours may begin the summer after grade 8.
The purpose of the community involvement requirement is to encourage students to develop an understanding of civic responsibility and the role they can play in supporting and strengthening their communities. Community involvement increases student awareness of community needs and how they can make a positive difference. Helping others enhances self-image of students and fosters a greater sense of belonging. Parents/guardians can help by encouraging students to volunteer and develop lasting ties within their communities. | |
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