Service Learning Projects and Activities
Philosophy:
Service Learning is a teaching and learning program providing thought full designed opportunities for learners to use their skills and knowledge in service to and with the community. Service learning meets children’s academic learning needs and develops skills and abilities in problem-solving, decision-making, critical analysis, and team building.
Service learning also builds new partnerships between the school and the community that support student learning and increase community involvement.
Other projects completed by the HOBBS students in past years include:
- Rotan Healthcare Center - Students of HOBBS constructed a garden area for the residents of Rotan Healthcare to enjoy.
- Hoyt House - This project provided to residents a "Christmas Sing Along", door decorations and pedicures to any resident who wanted one.
- South East Elementary School - HOBBS students donated books to the students of South East Elementary and beautified the grounds of the school. They also provided education on the different variety of plants used to beautify the school.
- Sweetwater Swimming Pool - HOBBS constructed a shade for the 'kiddy" pool. This project was chosed due to research on the harmful effects of the sun on children's skin when over exposed to the sun.
- Roscoe Nursing Home - HOBBS students led a "Christmas Sing Along" and donated tie blankets to the resident's of Roscoe Nursing Home.
- Fisher County Hospital - HOBBS students provided beautification of grounds for the Fisher County Hospital employees and patients.
- Covenant Medical Center, Children's Hospital Cancer Center - HOBBs Alternative students setup a library of games, books and videos for the children to use while being treated at the cancer center.
Comunity Partnerships:
- Western Texas College
- Texas State Technical College
- Cogdell Memorial Hospital
- Sweetwater Memorial Hospital
- Sweetwater Teachers Credit Union
- Rotan Heritage Center
- City of Sweetwater
- Big Bend Ranch State Park
|
|
