Culminating Project & Portfolio Guidelines 2014 Beginning with the Class of 2008, Washington graduates must: pass state tests showing achievement in basic skills or complete approved alternatives to those tests, complete a culminating project, satisfy class credit requirements, and craft a high school and beyond plan (5-year plan). Everything you need to know about your senior project!

The Purpose  Required by state in 2008  Bridge the gap between school and work  Increased opportunities for employment  Creating a template for a future career portfolios  Give Medical Lake students and advantage

The Culminating Project The ProjectThe Plan The Portfolio The Presentation

Selecting a Project  Arts and Communication  Business Finance & Operation  Business Marketing & Management  Science & Engineering  Social & Health Service  Technology, Trades & Manufacturing Your project should fit into one of the following career pathways.

 Think about relationships between current school work; any connections you could use?  Think about your career goals.  What are your plans for next year? Might you begin these as part of your culminating project?  Who do you know that might be able to help you throughout your project? Things to Consider……..

Option 1 – Job Shadow The job shadow option requires that the student select a job to shadow that relates to a career goals and a specific career pathway and find someone in the field to observe. The student observes an employee at the work-site to gain valuable career information and may perform some tasks while under supervision. The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours on the actual job. Project/Experience options:

The original project option requires that the student select a project that is directly related to the chosen career pathway. The student will create a physical project. The student will need to produce physical evidence of the project. Physical evidence may include but is not limited to the following: The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours creating the original project. Option 2 – Original Project

The internship option requires that the student select an internship that relates to their career goals and a specific career pathway. For a student to be involved in an internship program, they must apply and be accepted by the organization, school, or business offering the internship opportunity. The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours interning. Option 3 – Internship

It is very important that you choose a mentor who has professional experience within the profession and that your mentor can provide guidance and support throughout this process!!!!! Choosing a Mentor:

 How do I find a mentor?  What can a mentor do for me?  Who can be a mentor?  Who can NOT be a mentor ? Mentor Cont.

Project Pieces:  Project Proposal  Project Proposal Cover Sheet  PROJECT APPROVAL  Mentor Agreement  Parent Verification Form  Work Log  Mentor Interview and Insights  Mentor Thank You Letter  Self Evaluation

Plan Required Elements: Plan Summary  Career Goal Statement  Justification  Degree or Certifications required to achieve plan  Options for Achievement  5 th Year Plan Personal Statement  May Describe: a)Overall Career Goal b)Educational and Career Goals c)Identify your Career Development Activities d)Describe Specific Skills Learned e)Summarize your Learning though this experience

Portfolio Elements Five Sections 1.Individuality 2.Excellence 3.Career 4.Work 5.Five-year Plan

 Given in front of 3 judges, one is a certificated teacher  Should make sure that the dress is appropriate  30 minutes to set up, complete your presentation and answer judges questions.  Minimum of 11 minutes  Remember that short presentations may not score well. The Presentation

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