Graduation Project Class of 2017 Modern Humanities

Graduation Project Components Three components that need completed: Project Portfolio Presentation

Project Students must devote a MINIMUM of 20 hours to project Hours must be completed OUTSIDE of school time(7:30-2:30 M-F) unless there is a special circumstance. Community, Career or Enrichment oriented Student spells out project in the Proposal. Both student and parent sign off. Teacher approval needed Student MUST keep track of hours and evidence of completion

Picking a project In what areas do I have a strong interest? Can I get 30 hours out of this project? How much money would I have to invest into this? What outside sources would I have to depend upon?

Possible Options Fundraising ($500 minimum) Careers Product Outcome Volunteer work (specific responsibility) You must have some responsibility at this location. (ex. Animal friends) Engineering Certification (Mr. Walker)

Great Projects of Past Years Creation of a Seneca Valley School District App A 67 mile motorcycle run as a benefit A spaghetti dinner that raised over $3000 for a special needs school Published children’s book

Projects that are NOT good ideas on their own Golf outings Too expensive/weather Coaching/Athletic clinics Why would the community come to YOUR event? Movies Make sure that you have a purpose for any videos….documentaries, etc. “Tournaments”

Portfolio An organized collection of required and supplemental documents that clearly illustrates for the judges the complete Graduation Project process. Includes letter to judges, evidence, time cards, resumes, etc. Portfolio grade is from judges

Presentation Students will deliver an 8-10 minute formal presentation to a board of judges (teachers, community members) to explain their project Includes successes, setbacks, reasons for doing project, etc. Presentation scored solely by judges Boards are set for Friday, May 12, 2017

Mentors Does NOT have to be an expert in the field of your project. Someone who you can go to for help, guidance, organization, etc. Requirements Over 21 Not related Mentor must fill out portion of the Project Proposal.

Important Dates November 10 – Project Proposal January 6 – Evidence/Log Check #1 February 24 - Evidence/Log Check #2 April 12 – Presentation Task Analysis April 19 – Project/Portfolios Due Evidence/Log Check #3 May 20 – Senior Board Presentations

Graduating If any of these three components are not submitted or completed satisfactorily, students WILL NOT receive a diploma Summer School after your senior year

Email: lebderat@svsd.net