Knights of the Round Table Award

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 Kaneland Harter Middle School’s KORT Award is a merit based recognition given to
students who distinguish themselves in service to their community. The Knights of the
Round Table distinction is achieved by earning a total of 30 hours, devoted to at least
two separate service activities, over the course of a student’s KHMS career. The award,
a four-by-four KORT shield patch of athletic construction, can be sewn onto clothing
or displayed and is given to students after attaining the hours required. This shield
signifies them as members of a dedicated group that chooses to devote a significant
portion of their time to helping others.

In order for service hours to be recognized, students must keep track of their time
themselves for each activity and provide the necessary information on the KORT
activity sheet. The activity sheets will need to be turned in to the school office, Melissa
Frankel or Kris Weiss preferably at the end of each quarter to be officially counted.
However, it is suggested that students turn in the activity sheets as soon as the
activity is completed so that they are not lost. The final turn in date for all hours for
the current school year is May 15th. These hours may be performed in conjunction
with church, scouts, or other organized projects. However, any hours used to satisfy
requirements for badges or other programs may not be counted. Hours will also be
accepted from service organizations that provide their own log sheet, as long as it is
accompanied by the supervising adult’s signature and phone number.

We feel privileged to have the support of the KHMS PTO in helping us to offer this
reward. This partnership demonstrates our combined commitment to encourage our
students to give back to the Kaneland community.

Requirements / Important Information
-Open to all KHMS students, 6th-8th
-Program begins the first day of the student’s 6th grade year, and ends May 15th
of their 8th grade year
- 1 hour of unpaid volunteer work performed outside of the school day
-To earn the award, students must reach 30 hours devoted to at least two
separate service activities.
-For every additional 20 hours a student earns after the initial 30, students will
be rewarded star pins to accompany their shield patches