Anonymous wrote:
Wow. NASTY people on here today.

Let's hope you never need help when you've done something others find subpar.

I am not reading anything nasty. Is this OP? Have we upset you and your entitled kid?

Anonymous wrote:Ridiculous that they would not let a kid graduate due to this requirement.

Do you....not know what "requirement" means?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

I think this is a problem for certain groups (special needs, international students and other transplants) who come into the system late in high school and have trouble getting all their hours because of language barriers or other issues.

Please remember that not all families have the competencies and opportunities that you have. It's ugly to jump on people and judge.

Oh please, you’re ridiculous with your excuses.

Also the amount required is pro-rated down if you come late into an MD HS

Anonymous wrote:

I think this is a problem for certain groups (special needs, international students and other transplants) who come into the system late in high school and have trouble getting all their hours because of language barriers or other issues.

Please remember that not all families have the competencies and opportunities that you have. It's ugly to jump on people and judge.

which is likely NOT the case in this situation.

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s fine if you want your child to participate in service, but mandatory for graduation seems extreme. I live in another state and my sons needed service hours for National Honor Society, but that was a club and they could choose to accept the policy or quit.

50 of the required 75 hours are incorporated into required school classes throughout MS and HS. My current 9th grader also received 9 SSL hours for advisory lessons (required) in the first semester of this year and 2 hours for a required training activity in a previous year. There are also other opportunities offered through school activities, some of which are during school hours. There are a lot of opportunities given to meet this graduation requirement without much effort.

Anonymous wrote:I think it’s fine if you want your child to participate in service, but mandatory for graduation seems extreme. I live in another state and my sons needed service hours for National Honor Society, but that was a club and they could choose to accept the policy or quit.

+1. If school districts want kids to learn about volunteering, then integrate it into the curriculum. Requiring it for graduation is overreach. I find it unlikely that individual schools in MCPS would actually withhold diplomas due to this requirement. I'd like to see an audit. How many kids / families just make their service experience up and turn in the form?

He can get them done in time. I'm sure you know about this site but incase you don't: https://montgomerycountymd.galaxydigital.com/need/index?age=&agency_id=&onDate=&distance=&zip=&need_impact_area=&need_init_id=144&cat_id=&meta[]=&meta[]=&meta[]=&q=&allowTeams=&s=1

Anonymous wrote:
Wow. NASTY people on here today.

Let's hope you never need help when you've done something others find subpar.

She's not asking for help. She's asking for a get-out-of-jail pass for a requirement that every other student has to meet to graduate and wondering if her son can get away with not doing the work.

I think it’s fine if you want your child to participate in service, but mandatory for graduation seems extreme. I live in another state and my sons needed service hours for National Honor Society, but that was a club and they could choose to accept the policy or quit.

Anonymous wrote:Why are you trying to see if he can get away with not meeting the requirement? He has plenty of time to do this and you should be focused on that, not trying to see if your son can get away with not doing what has always been a clear requirement and responsibility for students.

+1

Anonymous wrote:
Wow. NASTY people on here today.

Let's hope you never need help when you've done something others find subpar.

Only when someone asks for help that is legit. Not some whining.

Anonymous wrote:
Wow. NASTY people on here today.

Let's hope you never need help when you've done something others find subpar.

Needing to fulfill 20 hours isn’t hard. Get over yourself.

Why does OP feel her child is above providing service to his community? OP you are the reason your society is failing now in "first world" countries. Your kid has plenty of time to get the 20 hours fulfilled. Be a better person and parent.

Wow. NASTY people on here today.

Let's hope you never need help when you've done something others find subpar.

Anonymous wrote:

I think this is a problem for certain groups (special needs, international students and other transplants) who come into the system late in high school and have trouble getting all their hours because of language barriers or other issues.

Please remember that not all families have the competencies and opportunities that you have. It's ugly to jump on people and judge.

Oh please, you’re ridiculous with your excuses.