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Graduation Project Orientation

Graduation Project Orientation. Back to School Night September 10, 2015 6:30 PM. High School Graduation Requirement. The Pennsylvania Code § 4.24 Council Rock School District. Class of 2016 Class of 2017 & Beyond Keystone Exams PBA. Academic Opportunity.

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Graduation Project Orientation

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  1. Graduation Project Orientation Back to School Night September 10, 2015 6:30 PM

  2. High School Graduation Requirement • The Pennsylvania Code • § 4.24 • Council Rock School District • Class of 2016 • Class of 2017 & Beyond • Keystone Exams • PBA

  3. Academic Opportunity • Self directed research in an area interest • Real life connections or experiences • Career Research • Impact others

  4. 6 Components

  5. Consultation with advisor • Completion and submission of forms • Evidence of work Self Management

  6. 6 Components

  7. Journal • Research paper • Manual • Lab Report • Play, story or poetry • Blog Written

  8. 6 Components

  9. Speech • Demonstration • Dramatic presentation • Role playing Oral

  10. 6 Components

  11. Word processing • Databases & Spreadsheets • Webpage • Multimedia production • Electronic Research Technology

  12. 6 Components

  13. Library • Internet • Journals • Interviews • Exhibits Research

  14. 6 Components

  15. Prexi • PowerPoint • Video • Drawing, painting, or sculpture • Performance or demonstration • Poster Visual

  16. Component Percentages

  17. Timeline

  18. Course Selection

  19. Program Planning Guide

  20. Website

  21. Keystone Exams • End-of-course assessment designed to assess proficiency in: • Algebra 1 • Literature • Biology • Component of Pennsylvania’s system of high school graduation requirements.

  22. Testing Dates • December 2015 • Retake of prior exam • May 2016 • End of course • Retake of prior exam • July 2016 • Retake of prior exam • Scores are released approximately 2 months later. • Proficient Score = 1500 or above • Highest level achieved posted on transcript (2017 and beyond)

  23. Project Based Assessment • Students who are unable to meet Chapter 4 requirements relating to high school graduation requirements through the Keystone Exam may qualify to complete the PBA. Enrollment • Taken course • Unsuccessful after two attempts • MBIT student – Biology after one attempt • IEP student after one attempt • Religious exempted from Keystone

  24. More Information • Developed by PA educators to serve as a learning activity implemented in a classroom setting. • One project per module • Several tasks under each module • Align to PA Core Standards Implementation • School Day • Afterschool • Summer

  25. Contact Mr. Jason Traczykiewicz Phone: 215-944-1308 E-mail: jtraczykiewicz@crsd.org

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