1. Graduation Project
Project Proposal

2. What should I do? Career interests, hobbies, or causes
Align project to a Pathway (see manual)
Needs to meet a minimum of 20 hours outside of school
Must show stretch/challenge
Enlist a mentor for help/guidance

3. Get the Forms www.svsd.net Select Senior High School
Click on Graduation Project
Project Proposal
Download and save the form to your files

4. Part I: Laying the Foundation
Answer each question directly
Communicate clearly and specifically
Use complete sentences for ALL questions
Proofread

5. Part II: Providing Verification
How will you prove what you have done?
Evidence (verification)
Physical items that document your work
Receipts, notes, printed research, s, phone log, certificates, photos, video, cards/letters received, items collected at locations visited, feedback from mentor/other adults helping, etc.

6. Part III: Building Supports
Where and with whom the project takes place
Arrangements need made and confirmed prior to completing the proposal
May also need:
Limited facility usage form
Fundraising documentation

7. Part IV: Project Task Analysis
Plan, plan, plan!
Thoughtful and detailed
Realistic timeline
Refer to calendar

8. Part V: Approval Your signature Parent signature
Once we review your projects, we will
Conference with you
Determine approval or revision
Set a new due date for revision, if needed

9. Additional “Must Have” Forms
Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Mentor Commitment Form
At least 21 years of age
Not a relative
Expert in your project’s area

10. What do I turn in? Due October 19
Project Proposal Form (with signature page)
Parent Consent Form
Mentor Commitment Form
Fundraising Documents, Job Shadow, or Limited Facility Form (if applicable)
Due October 19