Service Learning

Community, one of the four core values of the Academy, provides the foundation and inspiration to the service learning program. Through curricular and extra-curricular initiatives, the program introduces and develops an abiding understanding of the inter-relationships among all people - locally, regionally, and globally. As a result, students come away with a deep sense of responsibility to lead through service to others.

Academy students are encouraged to give back to the community by participating in organized projects as well as individual efforts. Projects include, but are not limited to, food and toy drives, on-site volunteer work, and cash donations through student-sponsored and organized fundraisers. During the 2008-09 academic year, students performed approximately 6,000 hours of community service, working with community organizations such as those listed below:

• Animal Friends
• East End Cooperative Ministry
• Good Samaritan Parish
• Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
• Homeless Children's Education Fund
• Pittsburgh Make-A-Wish Foundation
• Rotary District 7300
• St. Vincent de Paul
• Southwestern PA American Red Cross
• World Vision

All Sewickley Academy students, Grades PK-12, participate in service learning. Senior School students perform service hours as part of their graduation requirement.

Service Learning Contact

Questions? Contact Director of Diversity Jeremiah Jackson at jjackson@sewickley.org or 412-741-2230 ext. 3085.