After much discussion and careful consideration, our school board has decided to consider volunteer service as a high school graduation requirement. the idea has numerous advocates in the district, including many students. the opportunities this type of program will create can benefit students and community alike, and high school students can look forward to it.
required community service not only sparks creativity, but it also can provide students with valuable new skills. jack bright, former class president, says that volunteer service gave him skills that have him excel in college engineering courses. a related benefit is the set of connections service creates with community leaders. these relationships can provide new avenues for friendship and future professional careers.
research has shown that thinking skills improve because students develop problem-solving methods while working on service projects. leadership skills, personal confidence, and increased responsibility are also desirable products of community service. studies show that self-esteem improves and that students often become more politically aware and active. as an example, mayor carrie acosta credits her high school community service with opening the doors for her career.
possible projects are unlimited. these are just a few of the proposed ideas:
• build a community garden.
• tutor younger students.
• clean up a park.
• plant trees in parks and at schools.
required community service will give us new skills and connections and will prepare us for college or life in the working world. it will provide an organized way to contribute and will offer opportunities we will value for the rest of our lives.

which statement should kirstin add to ,begin emphasis, best, end emphasis, address the counterargument that students with limited free time might be burdened by the program?

1.to lessen negative effects of added stress, the school board announced that they will offer a stress-management workshop that students can participate in during their free time.
2.to assist students with difficult classes and those with work or home commitments, the school board included an offer to provide them with transportation to and from all volunteer activities.
3.to forestall objections by employed students and those with difficult schedules and extracurricular commitments, the school board pointed out that these students will gain new skills and experience.
4.to accommodate students with busy schedules, the school board is considering allowing students to substitute employment experience or existing extracurricular commitments for required volunteer hours.