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APS Community Service Hour Requirement

Community service is a graduation requirement of Atlanta Public Schools. All students must perform a minimum of 75 hours of community service as a requirement for graduation. ​​​

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ATTENTION WARRIORS:  UPDATE ALERT!!!!!

The FOLLOWING CHANGES to APS COMMUNITY SERVICE GUIDELINES & PROCESSES ARE EFFECTIVE STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2025

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Community Service Activity Guidelines…

  • Activity needs to be hosted by a TierSphere approved NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION (Tax Exempt 501c-3)

  • Service should not result in compensation (monetary, gifts, or otherwise)

  • Events may not occur during the school day (unless part of a large, pre-approved school activity)

  • Completion of 75 hours must be verified via students’ APS TierSphere account

  • Students are responsible for completing all 75 Hours must be completed by December of senior year.

  • It is recommended that students complete 20-25 service hours each year in grades 9-11

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TIERSPHERE:  THE OFFICIAL APS PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE MANAGEMENT

Students will use this app to find, register, and track volunteer opportunities that count toward graduation.

 www.TierSphere.com 

(App can also be found in the APS Backpack)

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Students Log in using your APS credentials:

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WHERE CAN I SEE MY HOURS?

Log in and go to ‘My Portal.’ You’ll see:

  • Total Hours Logged (approved and completed)

  • Pending Hours (registered events or hours waiting on admin approval)

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HOW DO I FIND NEW OPPORTUNITIES?

Click on ‘Opportunities’ in your portal and then the ‘Explore’ Tab.

  • You will see the menu is pre-selected for “My Sphere”

  • Every posted opportunity is already approved to count toward your required hours.

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HOW DO I GET MY HOURS COUNTED?

**Important: You DO NOT upload your own hours**

  1. Sign up for service opportunities on Tiersphere. Only approved events will count!

  2. Go to the event and finish your volunteer hours.

  3. After you finish, reach out to the organization’s point of contact person (like a volunteer manager) to confirm you were there and get your hours approved in Tiersphere. *Do this within 30 days*

  4. If the event is hosted by APS, contact the APS staff member who approved the event to confirm your attendance and get your hours approved. *Again, do this within 30 days*

  5. Once your hours are approved, you’ll see them in the Total Hours Logged section of your student portal.

Tip: If you don’t register and get admin confirmation, your hours will not count toward your graduation requirement.

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WHAT IF I WANT TO VOLUNTEER SOMEWHERE NOT LISTED IN TIERSPHERE?

The organization you want to volunteer with must be approved on TierSphere as a 501(c)(3) partner.

  1. If the organization is not listed in the platform, give them this sign-up link:  https://www.tiersphere.com/onboarding/organization_users/new  (you can also find this link inside TierSphere).

  2. The organization should receive a response within 5-10 business days.

  3. If the organization is approved, their point of contact person (POC) will receive access to the platform and will be responsible for approving/uploading your completed hours in Tiersphere.

  4. After you volunteer, reach out to the organization’s POC to confirm you were there and log your hours in the platform. *Do this within 30 days*

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WHERE CAN I GET HELP?

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Click below for a printable version of the Community Service Information on this Page:

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