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Piedmont Open IB
Middle School

1241 East 10th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
Courier #: 497

P: 980-343-5435 | F: 980-343-5557

Principal: Jacqueline H. Barone

LC: East
Bell Schedule: 9:15 AM - 4:15 PM
Grades: 6-8

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Service Learning/Community Service

NEW Service Learning Website:

Piedmont Service Learning/Community Service Webpage

Visit our IBPiedmont Website linked above for important IB Service Learning information for all grade levels. This site has information about the 8th grade project and a journal link for 8th graders, and has information and reflection logs to keep track of service hours for 6th and 7th graders.

Social Media

Vist Mrs. Thornburg's Instagram to see photos of the great IB and service happenings at #PiedmontIB

#CMS1st New Piedmont mural underscores commitment to #IB community & service. Now students choose their service #PBL. pic.twitter.com/XyAxmIG74t
— Lisa Gurthie (@LisGurthie) August 22, 2015

Service Learning FAQs:

6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping teachers BEFORE or AFTER school. An example of this would be the Brew Tang Clan with Mr. George.
6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping an 8th grader on their Community Project before or after school.
6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours during the school day unless the service is part of a unit of study. There are only a couple exceptions to this which include the Piedmont Community Garden and Piedmont Recycling Crew. Others need approval from Gorman, Thornburg or Barone.
6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours by paying for them in any way. Examples of this would be donating money, supplies, gift cards, etc.

8th Graders MAY NOT get "EXCUSED" absences from school to work on their projects. There may be certain circumstances which can be brought to Mrs. Barone for approval, but 99% of the time it is not allowed. Please always check with her first.

En Espanol:

Preguntas frecuentes sobre aprendizaje de servicio:
Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio ayudando a los maestros ANTES o DESPUÉS de la escuela. Un ejemplo de esto sería el Brew Tang Clan con el Sr. George.
Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio al ayudar a un alumno de 8 ° grado en su Proyecto comunitario antes o después de la escuela.
Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado NO PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio durante el día escolar a menos que el servicio sea parte de una unidad de estudio. Hay solo un par de excepciones a esto que incluyen Piedmont Community Garden y Piedmont Recycling Crew. Otros necesitan la aprobación de Gorman, Thornburg o Barone.
Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado NO PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio pagándolas de ninguna manera. Ejemplos de esto serían donar dinero, suministros, tarjetas de regalo, etc.
Los alumnos de octavo grado NO PUEDEN obtener ausencias "EXCUSADAS" de la escuela para trabajar en sus proyectos. Puede haber ciertas circunstancias que se pueden presentar a la Sra. Barone para su aprobación, pero el 99% de las veces no está permitido. Por favor siempre consulte con ella primero.

P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte, NC 28230-0035
Phone: 980-343-3000

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NEW Service Learning Website:

Piedmont Service Learning/Community Service Webpage

Visit our IBPiedmont Website linked above for important IB Service Learning information for all grade levels. This site has information about the 8th grade project and a journal link for 8th graders, and has information and reflection logs to keep track of service hours for 6th and 7th graders.

Social Media

Vist Mrs. Thornburg's Instagram to see photos of the great IB and service happenings at #PiedmontIB

Service Learning FAQs:

6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping teachers BEFORE or AFTER school. An example of this would be the Brew Tang Clan with Mr. George.

6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping an 8th grader on their Community Project before or after school.

6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours during the school day unless the service is part of a unit of study. There are only a couple exceptions to this which include the Piedmont Community Garden and Piedmont Recycling Crew. Others need approval from Gorman, Thornburg or Barone.

6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours by paying for them in any way. Examples of this would be donating money, supplies, gift cards, etc.

8th Graders MAY NOT get "EXCUSED" absences from school to work on their projects. There may be certain circumstances which can be brought to Mrs. Barone for approval, but 99% of the time it is not allowed. Please always check with her first.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre aprendizaje de servicio:

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio ayudando a los maestros ANTES o DESPUÉS de la escuela. Un ejemplo de esto sería el Brew Tang Clan con el Sr. George.

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio al ayudar a un alumno de 8 ° grado en su Proyecto comunitario antes o después de la escuela.

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado NO PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio pagándolas de ninguna manera. Ejemplos de esto serían donar dinero, suministros, tarjetas de regalo, etc.

Los alumnos de octavo grado NO PUEDEN obtener ausencias "EXCUSADAS" de la escuela para trabajar en sus proyectos. Puede haber ciertas circunstancias que se pueden presentar a la Sra. Barone para su aprobación, pero el 99% de las veces no está permitido. Por favor siempre consulte con ella primero.

​​​​​​​​NEW Service Learning Website:

Piedmont Service Learning/Community Service Webpage

Visit our IBPiedmont Website linked above for important IB Service Learning information for all grade levels. This site has information about the 8th grade project and a journal link for 8th graders, and has information and reflection logs to keep track of service hours for 6th and 7th graders.

Social Media

Vist Mrs. Thornburg's Instagram to see photos of the great IB and service happenings at #PiedmontIB

Service Learning FAQs:

6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping teachers BEFORE or AFTER school. An example of this would be the Brew Tang Clan with Mr. George.

6th and 7th graders MAY earn service hours by helping an 8th grader on their Community Project before or after school.

6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours during the school day unless the service is part of a unit of study. There are only a couple exceptions to this which include the Piedmont Community Garden and Piedmont Recycling Crew. Others need approval from Gorman, Thornburg or Barone.

6th and 7th graders MAY NOT earn service hours by paying for them in any way. Examples of this would be donating money, supplies, gift cards, etc.

8th Graders MAY NOT get "EXCUSED" absences from school to work on their projects. There may be certain circumstances which can be brought to Mrs. Barone for approval, but 99% of the time it is not allowed. Please always check with her first​.

Preguntas frecuentes sobre aprendizaje de servicio:

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio ayudando a los maestros ANTES o DESPUÉS de la escuela. Un ejemplo de esto sería el Brew Tang Clan con el Sr. George.

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio al ayudar a un alumno de 8 ° grado en su Proyecto comunitario antes o después de la escuela.

Los estudiantes de 6 ° y 7 ° grado NO PUEDEN ganar horas de servicio pagándolas de ninguna manera. Ejemplos de esto serían donar dinero, suministros, tarjetas de regalo, etc.

NEW Service Learning Website:

8th Graders MAY NOT get "EXCUSED" absences from school to work on their projects. There may be certain circumstances which can be brought to Mrs. Barone for approval, but 99% of the time it is not allowed. Please always check with her first.