Service Cord Qualification Outline

Graduation student service cords can be earned through your community service and involvement in Bethlehem Academy clubs. 

Bethlehem Academy, founded on the pillars of Dominican society, believes that ministry is an integral part of the development of our relationship with God. BA students are asked to focus beyond the relationship they may personally have with Jesus; students are asked to share the love of God with others. 

Service is a required part of being a student at Bethlehem Academy. Service is part of the five tenets of being a student at Bethlehem Academy: Character, Accountability, Respect, Decision-Making and Service. Students who provide service 172 hours during their four years as a BA high school student are eligible for service recognition and the honor of wearing a blue cord during their graduation ceremony.

              * To be evaluated after two years.

Application due date for graduating seniors who wish to wear a service cord is April 4, 2025. Please submit to Mr. Bienias in the counseling office.

Please review the service cord information. 
Click here for the service cord application.
Here is a template to track hours: Template Link

Service hours must occur between July 1 prior to freshman year and the first Thursday after spring break Senior year.

172 total service hours needed (DOES include the 72 hours required in religion). Service hours must cover at least 10 hours in each of the categories: school, church and community.

Hours must be recorded and meet the required documentation: see hours form for tracking document.