Graduation Project Orientation Back to School Night September 10, :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 Self directed research in an area interest Real life connections or experiences Career Research Impact others

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

Consultation with advisor Completion and submission of forms Evidence of work Self Management DateTaskComponentHours Spent Teacher’s Initials

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

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

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

Speech Demonstration Dramatic presentation Role playing Oral

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

Word processing Databases & Spreadsheets Webpage Multimedia production Electronic Research Technology

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

Library Internet Journals Interviews Exhibits Research

6 Components Self Management Written Oral Technology Research Visual

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

Component Percentages Oral Visual Written Self Management Technology Research Oral Visual Written Self Management Tech. RSCH

Timeline Orientation Parent/ Student Sept./Oct Meet w/ Teacher Contract Rubric Before April 6, 2016 Work on Project Work Log Ongoing Submission Presentation Grade Submission Before May 6, 2016

Course Selection Graduation Project Expansion of a Project Independent Study Completed in a Course

Program Planning Guide

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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.

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)

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

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

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