1. SENIOR PROJECT REMINDERS It’s coming up quickly…double check that you’re on the right track! Please take out your senior project handbook, yellow calendars, and something to take notes with (notebook paper or Bellwork Journals are fine) 27Mar. 2012 You’re almost done, but there’s still a lot of work to be done!

2. Upcoming due dates  April 26 th -27 th : “Mini-speeches” for project justification  Using the teacher evaluation rubric in your senior project handbook, you give a short (3-5 minute) speech to the class explaining what your project was and how it went, being sure to explain why you think you deserve the grade you want on the rubric  More informal is okay, but be prepared with what you’re going to say. Notes are fine if you would like them. No visual needed.  50 points

3. Next big thing  Project should be totally completed by Friday, April 27 th to be evaluated. The quality of this work will impact your Teacher Evaluation Grade!  We’ll have ONE in-lab work day on this. Most of this needs to be done outside of class.  Items to turn in:  Final hour log with 20+ hours  50 points  Needs to follow the directions on page 22 of our SPH  Final mentor verification  50 points  Give your mentor plenty of time to work on this. A nice review looks great in your portfolio.  Good idea to make a larger format for your mentor-  more lines = more feedback, usually!  Your Senior Project Self-Evaluation 50 points  Answer each question completely and thoughtfully.  Use the format provided in the SPH page 23

4. Hour Log Reminders  Your hour log needs to follow the format in the book.  Make sure it is neatly done and legible.  Don’t forget your explanation paragraphs-those should be in depth (look at the example).  Each box needs to be signed-total the number of hours

5. Hour log signature issues?  The person listed as your mentor on your proposal needs to be the person who is verifying all your hours.  Include a “key” for signatures if you have more than one mentor and total numbers they can verify. For example, make a chart for both your mentors-  Name:Signature:  Relationship:Total # of hours verified:

6. Then…  Your Portfolio is due Tuesday, May 8 th. 50 points.  Review the checklist in the handbook for reminders about what needs to be included  Most of this is already done or will already be done by that point  Graduation Checklist Assignment  MOST IMPORTANT THING TO KNOW: NO LATE WORK IS ACCEPTED FOR THIS. IF IT’S NOT IN ON TIME, YOUR BOARD SPEECH IS NOT SCHEDULED, WHICH MAY AFFECT YOUR GRADUATION. This will be evaluated by the staff and can be returned to you for corrections

7. Portfolio reminders  Most of what will go in your portfolio is already done-just make sure it’s organized, and in the proper formats (which may require re-typing!)  I am not editing these-BUT, your board evaluates them as part of your speech grade. They’re your first impression to the boards-make them great! Feel free to include color, pictures, table of contents, or other organizational or decorative tools to help your portfolio really stand out as excellent!

8. FAQs for Portfolios  What if something about my project has changed?  You need to update your proposal, and check in with Mrs. Barnes. Just include any updated proposals in your portfolio, along with a short justification or explanation of why it has changed. Be prepared for questions from the board about why you did or didn’t (needs to be a really good reason) accomplish your initial objectives.

9. What if I have a job shadow, volunteer job, physical fitness, room remodel, or performance or event project?  Don’t forget to check for your project specific requirements in the handbook.  This information needs to be included in your portfolio for evaluation by the board (due May 8 th ).  Not too late if you haven’t started yet-just catch up quickly! Don’t leave it out!

10. Finally…  Board Speech practices!  Weeks of May 24 th -June 8th  Required assignment, worth 100 points.  In order to get full credit (potentially): Must have your visual/props (let me know about tech needs in advance) Must be very close to proper timing (check yourself at home before presenting to class) Must dress up Must be prepared on the day you’re assigned-zero credit for late presentations (and may not have time to make it up!)

11. Work time days  April 25 th in the lab to prepare for “mini-speeches” and/or organize materials for turn in April 27 th.  May 7 th in class for portfolio work time and/or speech preparation for practice speeches  Bring materials to class to work on during this time!

12. Any questions?