Service Learning program

Dominican International School envisions to produce holistic graduates who are not only lovers of study / truth but also service-oriented. The Community Service Program is required for all High School students. The HS students are expected to connect classroom learning into actual communal experiences.

From one of the primitive biographies written, Peter Ferrandus relays that the young Dominic, who at the spur of the present needs decided to animate the Gospel by selling books which he needed so much and all his possessions to help remedy a great famine in Palencia. This inspired charity without reservations among the peoples of his time. Through service-learning, we keep the spirit of compassion alive in the following areas:

• PROMOTION OF LIFE: students are equipped to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, their community, and society in matters of promoting and protecting life. By understanding the value of life we appreciate human dignity and equality. From here the community is made aware of cultural diversity, of subtle differences which are equally important and worthy of respect.
• HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Students shall take initiative, work as a team, and demonstrate their abilities to promote health and wellness in the school and beyond. This is particularly beneficial for the young members of the school community in an effort to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.
• ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS / CARE: Students are encouraged to initiate, plan out programs and activities that promote environmental awareness and care. We only have one Earth where we live and passing a better world for the future generations shall be inherent among each individual.
• LANGUAGE LITERACY: In this aspect students are provided with background on sharing wide ranging literacy skills. An important avenue but not limited to learning languages such as Mandarin, English, Korean, Japanese and Spanish, allow students to share their knowledge.

Note: Students are required to complete at least 25 community service hours upon enrollment in high school.

Downloadable Form

Service Learning Hours (Community Service) Form

Community Service Hours (for School Rule's Violation) Form