Solebury School Unveils A New Public Service Program
Solebury Teach2Serve
Solebury School is pleased to announce a partnership with the newly formed non-profit, Teach2Serve, which was created to educate, train, assist and inspire high school students who are committed to social change and community service. Students who complete this program will graduate from high school equipped with an effective set of leadership and social entrepreneurial skills. This program is consistent with the values and respect for all humankind that Solebury has always promoted and will put us at the forefront of public service education for high school students.
Solebury School, one of two pilot schools for the Teach2Serve program, will serve as a founding model for a network of schools across the nation with whom Teach2Serve will partner. Diane Downs and John Petito are the co-directors of the program at Solebury School. The three year program will consist of workshops, evening classes, summer reading, community service, internships, and the development and execution of a service project. We are accepting applications from current 9th and 10th grade students now through May 3. Current freshmen will be able to complete the full 3 year curriculum; sophomores are invited to participate in an abbreviated version of the program. As the program grows, applications will only be accepted from 9th grade students during their spring trimester.
Teach2Serve will support students at member schools by providing course materials and stipends, networking for required summer internships, and assisting students in their search for colleges where they can continue their study of public service.
Teach2Serve and Solebury School share the hope that students who complete this program will commit themselves to social change throughout the world. It you are excited about the opportunity to learn and apply the skills to bring about social change, we hope you will seek us out for more information or complete an application and return it to Diane Downs or John Petito before Monday, May 3. This is a long-term commitment, and although there are no academic prerequisites to the program, program members should be motivated to engage in service learning and willing to work hard. We think you will be well rewarded for your efforts,
Diane Downs and John Petito
ddowns@solebury.org
jpetito@solebury.org