Submitting Community Service Hours in GradeLink
Students can submit their completed community service hours through the GradeLink Student
Portal for review and approval.
How to Submit Service Hours
- Log in to your GradeLink Student Portal.
- From the main menu, select Service Hours.
- Click Add New Service Hours.
- Complete all required fields, including:
o Date of service
o Organization or agency name
o Description of the service performed
o Number of hours completed
o Supervisor’s name and contact information - Upload any required documentation, such as:
o Signed verification form
o Letter from the organization
o Certificate of completion (if applicable) - Review your information for accuracy.
- Click Submit.
Approval Process
- Submitted service hours will be reviewed by school administration.
- Hours will remain Pending until they have been verified and approved.
- Once approved, your total service hours will be updated in GradeLink.
Important Reminders - Submit your service hours promptly after completing your volunteer work.
- Incomplete submissions or missing documentation may delay approval.
- Students are responsible for ensuring all submitted information is accurate.
- Keep copies of all service hour documentation for your records until graduation.
The completion of Community Service is a graduation requirement for all students.
ABF Academy recommends 75- 100 hours of community service to be eligible for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPTIONS
You may complete hours at any Miami Dade County Library, Museum, School or Park and Recreational Center. There will be opportunities throughout the year for students to receive community service hours at ABF Academy sponsored events.
To view volunteer hours information for Florida Bright Futures, visit this site: www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org