Mission Statement
The Service Learning Program (SLP) contributes to the whole-child learning experience at Quest Early College High School by collaborating with students, staff, and community partners to provide service opportunities that meet authentic needs and empower students to make a positive difference in their local, national, and global communities.
Core Beliefs
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Students should provide service to meet authentic needs.
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Service should provide students with opportunities to apply the subject matter they are studying and the critical thinking skills they are developing in school to real world situations.
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Students should reflect on the service they provide.
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Service learning should be coordinated in collaboration with the community.
(adapted from Pritchard & Whitehead, 2004)