A Capstone Experience for RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL MYP Sophomores MYP Personal Project A Capstone Experience for RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL MYP Sophomores

Questions What is the personal project? Why should I do a personal project? What support is available to me throughout the personal project? How do I communicate my achievements with others?

What is the personal project? A capstone project for Ramsay MYP students An extension of your interests, skills, and individual abilities A statement of your deeper understanding of the areas of interaction; the broad themes upon which the MYP resonates

What type of project can I do? An original form of art (visual, dramatic, performing) A written piece of work on a certain topic A piece of literary fiction An original science experiment An invention A developed business plan, organizational plan, new student organization etc.

Classic Examples from Years Past: Becoming fully licensed in SCUBA with checkout dive in Hawaii Building a full-scale Inuit Kayak out of wood, w/o using glue or metal Developing a scrapbook of favorite time Building a piece of furniture out of wood

More great examples: Traveling to Ecuador to work with people in poverty Learning how to cook gourmet chocolate desserts Writing a novel Directing a play Coaching the Phillips Academy Track team Learning how to dance, or sing, or play an instrument

Awesome photos of REAL projects:

Awesome photos of REAL projects:

Awesome photos of REAL projects:

Awesome photos of REAL projects:

Why is the Personal Project an important part of IB MYP? It demonstrates your ability to organize, develop, and execute a long term project with independence, It shows your mastery of essential skills in thinking, inquiry, commitment, and follow-through, It serves as a way to share your interests, talents, and passions with others, It indicates your readiness for the Diploma program, Doing things because you are curious, motivated, interested is at the CORE of life-long learning!

Is help available if I get stuck? Yes, of course! Go straight to these people for extra help! Your MYP personal project supervisor Advisory Teacher Teachers who have similar interests Parents/Guardians Community mentors Mrs. Tatum, Ms. Sharpe, Mr. Brooks, & Ms. R. Huff-Hill

How do I communicate my achievements with others? Develop a Goal Statement first! Regular meetings with supervisor At least 5 meetings throughout each semester Completion of the project Detailed reflection paper On-going process journal Participate in the Personal Project Presentation Multi-media presentation developed concurrently.

How do I start? Develop and write a clear goal statement by next week Select a mentor that will commit to your success. Meet with your supervisor throughout the school year. Begin your research; start your bibliography immediately!!! Begin your process journal this spring, and keep it actively updated!

What can I expect next year? Your personal project will be due towards the end April 2017 During that semester: Regular meetings with supervisor Multi-media assignment Completion of project, journal, paper Participate in the PPPN-Personal Project Presentation Night

Public Exhibition Night APRIL 2017 (Date TBA) 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm RAMSAY HIGH SCHOOL

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS https://youtu.be/qcQ7RBEkODY

THANK YOU BY: Ms. J. Sharpe-P.Project Coordinator Mrs. V. TATUM-IB Coordinator MYP