Silver Cord Program

The Silver Cord program is an opportunity for students to be recognized for completing 200 hours (Silver Cord) or 400 hours (Bolt Service Award) of community service during their four years of high school. Seniors who complete the required hours of service will be honored at the Senior Recognition Assembly and will wear a Silver Cord at graduation. Seniors must submit ALL Silver Cord hours by April 1.

It is the intent of the Silver Cord program that hours be in direct service to others in need through local community service agencies and other outreach opportunities. Silver Cord hours must meet a clearly defined need for an agency, charity program, church, political agency, social service, group or community event.  In order for hours to be honored, the student may not receive payment or credit for their services and they may not be completed during their regular school day. 

Service NOT recognized: School activities such as selling merchandise, homecoming events, music or athletic practices, work or babysitting for one’s family or any other family, participation in self-improvement workshops and clinics or service which is part of an academic, court-ordered, or disciplinary requirement. Service must be performed through a non-profit (501c3) agency or affiliated organization. Generally, activities that are part of a Liberty High team, club, activity or course will not be counted toward Silver Cord hours.

We will accept no more than 8 hours per day of an activity for Silver Cord and all hours must be submitted prior to the end of the school year in which they were completed. Silver Cord hours should be submitted each Trimester.

Service hours completed over the summer will be accepted beginning the summer after the completion of 8th grade. Students should contact Assistant Principal, Emily O'Donnell with questions regarding acceptable service activities.

Silver Cord Hours Form