Nativity Catholic School

Nativity Catholic School

Leading the way to Christ

A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Volunteering: School Service Commitment

Parent Volunteer Requirement

Family involvement and participation in school activities is a means to show support for the students, faculty, and administration. It develops community and builds connections. It is also necessary in order to maintain school services, expand enrichment programs, and services to our students and teachers. Through family involvement parents model for their children the importance of giving back to the communities of which we are part.

Each family is required to accrue 25 points. Single parent and deployed military families: 13 points.

Role of the Parent-Teacher organization (PTO) in the service program

The service commitment is a school requirement for each family and is overseen by the school administration. The role of the PTO in this process is to manage and collect the data and offer opportunities for service. Any concerns or issues must be addressed directly with the principal.

School, Classroom and PTO service opportunities

There are opportunities available throughout the year to serve the school. Opportunities are listed in the school newsletter, Nativity website, SignUp Genius, and room parent communications.

These include but are not limited to:

  • Book Fair
  • Picture Day
  • Room Parents in K—8
  • Host family for new families
  • Community building events
  • Fundraising events

Programs such as Scouts, altar servers, coaching CYO basketball or any parish based ministry/programs are not school sponsored events and therefore do not count towards the school service commitment.

Child Protection Training

The Arlington Diocese requires all adult volunteers to undergo a personal background check and complete a VIRTUS child safety training course. To register for an upcoming VIRTUS child safety training class entitled “Protecting God’s Children,” please go to https://www.virtusonline.org. Background check paperwork are fillable and electronic. Use the following link to complete paperwork: https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/child-protection/.

Service Hours

Two parent families: 25 points. Single parent/Deployed military family: 13 points

  • June 7: A fee of $20.00 will be assessed for each uncompleted point and all school records and transcripts will be held until the fee is paid. If your service commitment is not settled at that time, report cards and transcripts will be withheld until the balance of the money or points have been reconciled.
  • Accrual of service hours for the current academic year begins and ends with the last day of school.
  • Any hours over the required amount may not be carried over to the following year or transferred to another family.

In the event you have an extenuating circumstance and are unable to meet the required service commitment, please schedule an appointment with the school principal to discuss your situation.

Service Opt-Out

A family may choose to Opt-Out of performing service hours by paying the opt-out fees on or before September 30. See the Opt-Out schedule below.

  • Two Parent: $400 by September 30 or $20 per service point unfulfilled by June 7.
  • Single Parent: $150 by September 30 or $20 per service point unfulfilled by June 7.
ActivityPoints Each
Large Event Lead25
PTO Board25
PTO Coordinator25
Room Parent25
School Club Lead25
School Club Volunteer6-15
Medium Event Lead15
Large Event Committee12
Small Event Lead8
Field Trip Volunteer6
Medium Event Committee6
Small Event Committee3
Day of Volunteer3