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COMMUNITY SERVICE (CSIP)

Community service is a non-paying job performed by one person or a group of people for the benefit of their community or its institutions. When our students perform community service it can be within our schools or for an outside "not-for-profit" organization whereby the volunteer does not receive a stipend in exchange for service.  

Students need to complete 15 hours/service in grades 9, 10, and 11 and 20 hours/service in grade 12.

 

NOT-FOR-PROFIT – is a type of business created to perform a charitable function. The goal of the business is to spend all of its proceeds/service on its mission and therefore, not to make a profit.  

 

Volunteer work at businesses or private residences will not be accepted. 

 

Involvement is the students taking advantage of all the wonderful extra curricular activities the members of our community has provided for them. This can be recognized in many different programs such as drama, athletics, music, clubs etc.

 

See the CSIP Point Information Sheet and Validation Form for more details about CSIP requirements.

 

Please email Edward Boll (CSIP Coordinator) at eboll@commack.k12.ny.us or your Physical Education Teacher with any questions or assistance you may need confirming the validity of a not-for-profit organization. 

 

Can I Start to complete service in the summer? 

YES!! Community service and involvement start July 1st. Due to the fact that school is not in session, if you are planning to begin service please contact Mr. Boll prior to starting to confirm that your service will be accepted.

  • What are the point values for Community Service and Involvement? 

     

    Click for CSIP Point information and Validation Form

     

    Athletics

    • 5 points each season (2 pts additional for captain/manager) 
    • Intramural Athletics: 2 points per team per year total for their involvement in intramural athletics. 

    Students involved in intramural athletics outside of Commack High School such as, but not limited to: Commack Ice Hockey, Commack Roller Hockey, Commack Soccer League, or Christ the King Basketball, etc. 

     

    CHS Clubs/Honor Societies/Marching Band 

    • GSLC and BSLC are 7 points, 
    • Marching Band can earn up to a total of 15 points if you fulfill all of your requirements. 
    • Clubs and Honor Societies are 5 points, President/Officer earn 2 additional pts. 

    Failure to meet the club’s obligations will result in ZERO CSIP CREDITS. Your fulfillment of club obligations is evaluated by the adviser. 

     

    Service Activities Inside of Commack High School

    • Award "1 point per hour of service": The following preapproved activities affiliated with Commack High School can earn students community service credit. These activities will award you one CSIP point per hour worked. These activities include A.V.I.D., In the Spotlight, Senior Show, and Special Olympics. 

     

    All 5K runs are awarded 3 pts. 

     

    Student aide: 

    • Everyday 1 period, half year -         4 points 
    • Everyday 1 period full year -           8 points 
    • Alternate days 1 period, half year - 2 points 
    • Alternate days full year 1 period -   4 points

     

    Looking for Community Service ideas outside of Commack School District?

    Here is a list of organizations our students have proudly served (this is a sample list and does not reflect all the organizations our students have served). 

  • Additional CSIP Opportunities

    Director of Community Relations

    This page will provide information regarding Community Events and additional Volunteer/CSIP Opportunities.

     

    Any questions or concerns can be directed to Debbie Virga at dvirga@commack.k12.ny.us or 631-912-2055

     

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  • How do I receive credit for my service and/or involvement? 

     

    Once you have completed your involvement and/or service hours please submit the validation form. 

     

    Instructions: 

    1. Click on the C.S.I.P. information and Validation Form 

    2. Print a blank copy of the CSIP Validation Form 

    3. Fill out all the information on the validation form. 

    4. Submit your completed validation form to your Physical Education teacher. 

     

    Teachers can only accept validation forms that have the required number of service hours due for the current year.(15 hours/service in grades 9, 10 and 11 and 20 hours/service in grade 12.)

    Where do I find my Grade for C.S.I.P. ?

    Once your validation form is submitted and approved: 

    • Students will receive a class comment of "CSIP complete" or "CSIP not yet submitted" in the marking period 3 report card. CSIP complete means the validation form has been received and approved for a final grade of S. A comment of CSIP not yet submitted means the requirement to date has not been completed. 

    • The students grade of S or U will be entered as a "final grade" on your transcript. A grade of S means the student has submitted the validation form, it was approved and they have completed the CSIP requirement for the year. A grade of U means they have not submitted a validation form completing the current year's CSIP requirement.