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Community Service

SDC students are expected to contribute 100 hours of community service over the course of four years of high school. This equates to 25 hours per year, or 2.5 hours per month. Students can serve their hours locally within the school community as student ambassadors, teacher’s assistants, and supporting school events. They can also serve their hours outside of the school community by volunteering at events and with outside organizations. 

The NYC Department of Education offers a locally approved diploma seal of recognition for youth service. The Seal of Recognition for Service, or Service Seal, recognizes high school students who accumulate a minimum of 100 hours of service over their high school years. Service hours may include community service completed independently or as part of service-learning and/or a school-led service program.