Ardrey Kell
Virtual College &
Career Center (VC3)
KNIGHTS IN ACTION (Program Overview)
8/26/26 Update
X2Vol will remain down until they can meet the district's safety requirements. There is no time line for this. Students should continue to use the Google Form below to log hours.
How can I log my hours this (All Students) if I do not have access to the x2VOL program?
a: Use the Service Tracker below to keep track of your hours. The first button is a paper copy to have a supervisor sign if you are asked for documentation. The second button is where the hours need to be added to get credit. It is a short Google Form that will help keep the hours organized. AK has record of the hours you have already logged in X2Vol. The hours from X2Vol will be combined with the hours from the Google form.
Knights in Action Summary
Knights in Action is a voluntary community service program at Ardrey Kell High school. The Knights in Action program is not an Ardrey Kell or CMS graduation requirement. Students who choose to participate will be eligible for membership in the Royal Order of the Purple Knights. To qualify as a member of this elite order, a student must complete a minimum of 100 hours of community service during their enrollment at Ardrey Kell High School. Students may start their hours during the summer of their 9th grade year. The goal should still be to average about 25 hours a school year.
The Knights in Action program focuses on more than simply completing volunteer hours. There are specific elements that must be met in order for service hours to count towards the Knights in Action program. Service activities must be completed through a non-profit entity (unless an activity is pre-approved by the Knights in Action Committee) and should be outreach in nature. For purposes of the Knights in Action program outreach is defined as an activity providing services to populations who might not otherwise have access to those services. This definition does not encompass every type of outreach and any specific questions about whether service hours will count should be directed to Mr. Webb, Career Development Coordinator.
Students have approximately 3 1/2 years to complete their 100 hours. The following table details the specific windows and deadlines for each graduating class by year and goal.
TIME FRAME/DEADLINES FOR SERVICE HOUR ATTAINMENT BY CLASS/GOAL
DOCUMENTATION PROCESS
1. Volunteer with an Organization
2. Log hours on the paper service tracker and get a signature for verification. This could be asked for at anytime. Keep for your records.
3. Log the hours into the Google Form below to get credit for the hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are my service hours eligible for the Knights in Action program?
a: Service activities must be completed through a non-profit entity (unless an activity is pre-approved by the Knights in Action Committee) and should be outreach in nature. For purposes of the Knights in Action program outreach is defined as an activity providing services to populations who might not otherwise have access to those services. Outreach is typically completed through volunteer action at service sites where the population to be served is located. This definition does not encompass every type of outreach and any specific questions about whether service hours will count should be directed to Mr. Webb, Career Development Coordinator, in advance.
When are senior hours due?
a: Students in the Class of 2027 MUST complete and submit final hours NO LATER THAN Sunday, February 7, 2027. Plan accordingly. If all required hours are not submitted, verified, and approved by the deadline, you will not be eligible to wear the Knights in Action Service Learning Cord during commencement. Remember: It is your responsibility to accurately record your verifier's e-mail when submitting hours and to follow-up with your verifier to ensure they have received the e-mail requesting verification. E-mail is the only method by which hours can be verified.
How do I pay for my cord?
a: Seniors will receive an e-mail certifying the completion of their 100 hours. The e-mail will include instructions on how to pay for service cords. Cords should be paid for by May 10th.
When can I begin earning hours?
a: Students may begin earning hours the summer before they begin 9th grade.
What is the last day I can earn hours to apply toward the prior school year?
a: All hours must be completed by the end of the first semester of senior year.
Can I log more than the 100 required service hours?
a: Yes. Students can log as many hours as they wish through the x2VOL platform.
How can I log my hours this summer (All Students) if I do not have access to the x2VOL program?
a: Use the Summer Service Tracker below to keep track of your hours. The first button is a paper copy to have a supervisor sign if you are asked for documentation. The second button is where the hours needed to be added to get credit. It is a short Google Form that will help keep the hours organized.
SUGGESTED SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Click the button below to access a list of suggested community service opportunities and organizations. This is not an exhaustive list and your service is not limited to the following organizations or activities. Current and upcoming opportunities are forwarded to homeroom teachers to share with their students.