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Senior Projects

Senior Projects. Class of 2009. The Assignments. Proposal Letter Project Papers Portfolio Presentation. Acceptable Categories. Fine arts Volunteer work Career preparation New skill. Evaluation Criteria. Fits one of the assigned categories Clearly addresses the ESLRs

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Senior Projects

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  1. Senior Projects Class of 2009

  2. The Assignments • Proposal Letter • Project • Papers • Portfolio • Presentation

  3. Acceptable Categories • Fine arts • Volunteer work • Career preparation • New skill

  4. Evaluation Criteria • Fits one of the assigned categories • Clearly addresses the ESLRs • Sufficiently rigorous • Reasonable scope • Acceptable mentor • Related research paper topic

  5. The Proposal Letter • Business Letter: Block Format, to Project Proposal Panel • Explain exactly what you propose to do for the 24 hours • Tell why this activity is significant to you • Include mentor name and qualifications • State research topic

  6. Proposal Evaluation Committee • English & Social Studies teachers • Administrators

  7. What is a mentor? • A wise and trusted teacher • An adult with experience and knowledge pertaining to your project • Someone who can oversee your work • Someone who will want to see your presentation • Someone who will support you when the work gets difficult

  8. What are the ESLRs?Our Goals: Expected School-wide Learning Results • Be a creative and critical thinker • Be an effective worker • Be an effective communicator • Demonstrate ability with technology • Contribute to the community • Demonstrate basic living skills

  9. Parent Acknowledgment It is important that I know your parents know what you are doing for your senior project because: • It is a graduation requirement. • It might cost them some money. • They might think your idea is too dangerous. • They may have an objection to some aspect of your project.

  10. The Activity • Spend 24 hours (minimum) outside the school day • Keep track of your time on a calendar • Have your mentor sign the calendar to verify your hours • Have a visual product to present to your panel

  11. Fall Semester Proposal Letter Research Paper Spring Semester Letter of introduction Resume with References Reflective Paper The Written Work

  12. The Portfolio • Letter of Introduction • Resume & references • Calendar of hours • Civic Contribution Certificate • Research paper • Reflective Essay

  13. Senior Boards • Practice your presentation in English class • Give formal presentation to Senior Board • Ten minute speech • Ten minute question and answer period • Visual component (examples) • Product of project • Poster with pictures of process • Power point demonstration with pictures • Video, CD, or DVD • Dress professionally

  14. When does all this happen? First semester • Proposal • Write and finalize research paper Second semester • Resume/References • Letter of introduction • Reflective paper

  15. When is the project due? • Projects should be completed by May 1 • Practice presentations begin in class around the first of May depending on how many students are in your section of English • Senior Boards are from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. on the Tuesday and Wednesday preceding Grad Night • May 26, 27, 2009

  16. In conclusion • Read through panel evaluations and comments • Write thank you letters to panel members • Study for your finals • Practice commencement exercises

  17. The End The Beginning

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