Community Service is a way for learners to give back to the school community while fostering accountability and responsibility. It provides an opportunity to reflect on actions that may disrupt the learning environment and contribute positively through supervised tasks with the maintenance team.

How It Works

• Learners receive a reminder from their Learning Guide if a behavior does not follow community guidelines.

• If the behavior continues, they may be assigned Community Hours (30 min to 1 hour) with an explanation of why.

When is Community Service Assigned?

• Repeated lateness (unless due to uncontrollable circumstances, in which case learners should notify Benedetta at benedetta@learnlife.com).

• Disrupting sessions.

• Misusing technology, such as gaming during non-permitted times or using social media inappropriately.

• Inappropriate language or disruptive physical contact.

This system helps create a respectful and engaged learning environment, encouraging learners to be mindful of their actions and their impact on the community.

These weeks are tough because the material is at its hardest, and there is still a long road before the exams. Please make sure your learner has a comfortable space to study and regular hours to go through the material again and again on College Board.

If you received an email from Nicole highlighting that some work is missing, please let her know if you want her to increase the pressure or if they simply need more time. She is happy to work with you as a team on this.

It’s not all exam cramming however, we still have time to do experiments in environmental science and to share a few laughs in math!

We are excited to share the Learning Vitae (LV), a dynamic tool that empowers learners to showcase their growth, skills, and achievements. This platform allows them to curate a personalized profile, which they are encouraged to update regularly.

We’re introducing a unified approach to behavior expectations and protocols across all Hubs to ensure consistency, clarity, and fairness. This framework prioritizes restorative practices, encouraging learners to reflect, take responsibility, and find constructive solutions.

Studios in Cycle 1 were a great success, with learners reaching higher-quality outcomes and deeper engagement, especially as they developed personal projects. As we continue in Cycle 2, we welcome any tools or resources from our community that could enrich the Studio spaces—please reach out to Jim at jim@learnlife.com if you have something to contribute.

We are currently looking for:

• Digital and Analog cameras

• Musical Instruments

• Sewing Machines

• Old (broken) technology