Service Learning
The school’s Mission Statement and philosophy encourages students to make a commitment to community and become responsible contributors to society. The service learning at JTD is designed to give students opportunities to be actively involved in projects and programs to support this goal.
Each grade level participates in projects that address differing social issues. The projects are age appropriate and authorized by the school. Beginning in Kindergarten and culminating in grade 6 each student keeps a service learning journal to record and reflect on their service experiences. Grade level themes are designed to provide each student with knowledge in a wide variety of community needs throughout their JTD career.
Coinciding with classroom projects are several school wide programs:
"Change for Change" and “Make-A-Lunch” are interwoven programs. One program provides funds for the other to purchase food for students at each grade level to make sack lunches for the homeless. The lunches are escorted by grade 6 students to the Ocean Park Community Center where the lunches are distributed.
The Thanksgiving food collection drive provides for One Voice, a non-profit organization helping families living at the poverty level, to collect and distribute much needed nourishment to Head Start centers throughout Los Angeles.
The school has joined with other local independent, westside schools to support one local low-income school in the area. The local school is the recipient of many outreach activities lead by the Student Council.
The Helping Hound, is a school publication that celebrates and highlights the school’s community service learning. Students, parents, and faculty are encouraged to contribute articles about any their personal service to the community.
The John Thomas Dye School
11414 Chalon RoadLos Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 476-2811
Located In Los Angeles, CA, John Thomas Dye is an independent school for grades K-6. Students benefit from a challenging academic program, fine arts, competitive athletics, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
The John Thomas Dye School admits students of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school-administered programs.
