Students graduating in the 2024-25 school year and beyond are required to complete 40 hours
of community involvement activities, as per PPM 124.
In the past, due to COVID limitations, students could earn hours during the time allotted for the
instructional program in a school day, and through duties normally performed in the home. This
included helping an elderly relative with an errand or a sibling with homework. Additionally,
students could count a maximum of 10 hours from paid employment for students aged 14 years
and older. These flexible measures are no longer permitted for any hours completed after
September 1, 2023. If students completed hours using these flexible measures prior to
September 1, 2023, those hours can be accepted, if dated appropriately.
Schools are asked to please update their individual websites and materials to reflect the
original requirements for 40 hours of Community Involvement.
Schools are permitted to develop their own processes for collecting, recording and validating
hours, including allowing electronic signatures.
Students should continue to seek out and accumulate community involvement hours in
accordance with school board policies and procedures