Service Learning

Each elementary grade level participates in a Cornerstone Project with a focus on service learning. Topics and projects are closely tied to curricular units with goals to learn, partner with the local community, and provide meaningful service locally, when possible. Community partners include those supporting animal welfare, environmental sustainability or human rights. By working together to help those in need, our students developed a greater sense of empathy, compassion, and social responsibility along with the belief that each and every one of them has the potential to make a difference in the world.

Middle school students participate in service learning as part of their Tunisian Studies trips. They look for ways to help the community they visit. Students also participate in school fundraisers and initiatives, and some students take leadership roles in service learning opportunities.

High school students, being more independent, have greater responsibilities and opportunities for in participating in and leading service learning. For IB students, participating in CAS (Creativity, Action and Service) experiences is required, but most of our students find these experiences rewarding and fun. Our high school students lead initiatives at school and visit sites around Tunis and Tunisia to help out at schools, community centers, and hospitals. High school students play a leading role in fund-raisers and relief efforts.