1. Senior Project Proposal
Wheeler high school

2. Proposal Chair: Mr. Clements
Room 209

3. Presentation Night Rubric
5 – Exemplary
4 – Above
Average
3 - Proficient
2 – Needs Development
1 - Ineffective
Learning Stretch
Sincere, significant learning stretch is evident; student stepped far out of their comfort zone
Clear learning stretch is evident
Learning stretch is evident, but not significant
Learning stretch is minor
No evidence of a learning stretch
Product
Clear, purposeful and completed ; Impressive product
Clear, purposeful and completed
Clear and completed
Product not developed or unclear what product is
No evidence of a product or idea

4. Presentation Night Rubric
Use of Technology / Tools of the Trade
Advanced technology used often throughout experience; evidence is well-documented in presentation
Advanced technology used in experience; evidence is documented in presentation
Some basic technology used (camera, phone, etc); evidence is seen in presentation
Some technology used, but no evidence in presentation
No evidence of technology used in project
Internship Experience
Described in detail; clearly a sincere experience; much evidence is documented in presentation
Internship experience is described; evidence is documented in presentation
Some description of experience; evidence is seen in presentation
Minimal description of Internship or no evidence in presentation
No mention of Internship Experience
Research
Research directly correlates to the project; Many data are used throughout presentation to enhance the presentation
Research correlates to the project, but is not used effectively to enhance the presentation
Research is briefly mentioned
Research does not correlate to the project
No mention of research

5. Your PROPOSAL will include:
A description of your PRODUCT
Your LEARNING STRETCH
How you will use TECHNOLOGY
Your MENTOR
Your TIMELINE
2 TEACHER SIGNATURES & COMMENTS

6. YOUR PRODUCT
What major task are you going to complete?
What good will you produce?
What service will you perform?
What skill will you demonstrate?
Describe this IN DETAIL. It should be clear to ANYONE who reads it. You will have to prove to the judges that you truly COMPLETED your product.

7. YOUR PRODUCT
A well-developed Product should be something worthwhile for you to complete that will demonstrate what you learned while working with your Mentor.
Examples:
A student worked with a car repair and detailing specialist and repaired scratches and dents on the bumper of a Porsche, detailing the entire process.
A student worked with an insurance broker and created a website to teach young adults about the importance of insurance and how it works.
A student worked with an interior designer and built a portfolio on design ideas and samples for a hypothetical house he would renovate.
A student worked with electricians on a construction job and helped run cable, demonstrating how to plot out the wiring and filmed himself using the tools of the trade in installing the (not connected to electricity yet) wiring.
Your product does not have to be a physical thing, it can be an event or a detailed plan for something larger. This should be discussed with your mentor BEFORE you turn in your Proposal.

8. YOUR LEARNING STRETCH How is this an intellectual challenge for you?
You need to gain advanced knowledge in your chosen field.
This must be a LEGITIMATE learning stretch for you.
You will have to prove to the judges that you truly had a sincere and significant experience and that you learned something meaningful in the process.

9. TECHNOLOGY / TOOLS OF THE TRADE
How are you going to incorporate advanced technology in your project?
What tools does your mentor use on the job? What technology is used to accomplish daily tasks?
How will you demonstrate its use in your presentation?

10. TECHNOLOGY, cont. Try to find advanced technology to use.
You will have to show its use in your presentation (video, pictures, screenshots, bring it in, etc.) – Not just mention it.
You must prove to the judges that it was a major component of your project.

11. YOUR MENTOR
Who is your mentor?
What qualifies him/her to be your mentor?
What education or training have they had?
Mentors should be experts in their field, have experience they can share, and be reliable!

12. DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR MENTOR
YOUR TIMELINE
DISCUSS THIS WITH YOUR MENTOR
When will you and your mentor meet?
How often will you meet?
Where? How will you get there?
You need 12 hours face-to-face with your mentor
This is crucial to the realistic success of your project! Plan the details with your mentor now so you are not rushing at the end!

13. YOUR TIMELINE, cont. Meeting your mentor:
After school, evenings, weekends, holidays…you are going to have to make time for this project
You can take 1 day (or 2 half days) from school – you MUST submit your request slip at least 1 WEEK prior to your planned absence or it will NOT be approved
Things that might affect your project timeline:
Does your mentor have any major time consuming issue in their life?
(travel, pregnancy, big project at work, etc.)
Do you have a job you need to work around?
MAKE THIS PROJECT WORK! NO EXCUSES!

14. 2 WHS STAFF APPROVALS
Find 2 teachers at WHS who know you pretty well (coach, former teacher you got along with, administrator)
Discuss your plan with them & ask for advice!
If they think it is realistic and a true learning stretch for you, they will sign the form.
Teachers MUST leave comments on the signature page
form must be finished and printed to get the signatures
….some teachers will have quotas, so do it soon!

15. 20 15 10
PROPOSAL RUBRIC

16. STAMP OF COMPLETION
You are FINISHED with your Proposal when you have this red stamp on the top right corner of your rubric.
You will also get stamps for when your Proposal is received by me, and when it is returned by the Grader. Each stamp will also have a date.
Proposals without this stamp will not be accepted for final presentations.

17. LOST RUBRICS / NEW MENTORS
Take a picture of your rubric!
If you lose the rubric at any time or change mentors, your entire grade will automatically begin in the next possible turn in date category.
Any previous scores will not be considered if the rubric is lost or you change mentors – you will be starting over at the next lowest level.
Be sure about your project & mentor before submitting

18. THE FORM Product Description Technology
What major task are you going to complete this semester? Think BIG! A product is a good or service. What good will you produce? OR What service will you perform?
In what way is this project going to present an intellectual challenge/learning stretch for you? (An intellectual challenge is one that requires you to gain advanced knowledge on a subject of which you previously have little to none.)
Technology
How do you plan to use technology to enhance the successful completion and presentation of your project? How will you provide documented, visual evidence that you successfully completed your product? (Be specific. List names of specific software below for video editing or photo editing etc.)

19. Choice of Mentor The Time Analysis Mentor’s full name
Mentor’s full name
What qualifies this person to mentor you in your project? (Describe educational background/years of experience)
The Time Analysis
You need to discuss this with your mentor to make sure you are “on the same page.”
First meeting with mentor date
How often will you meet with mentor? Does mentor have work hours that may make it difficult to meet? Is your mentor planning to be out of town or busier than usual in the upcoming weeks?
How will you get to and from meeting with your mentor? Where will you meet?
Product completion date

20. Comments are mandatory
WHS Staff Approvals
Comments are mandatory
I approve this topic as a valid learning stretch for this student. Please print and sign your name below.
___________________________________________

21. February 5th February 14th February 28th Deadlines:
Everything completed correctly by this date receives 20 points.
Everything completed correctly by this date receives 15 points.
Everything completed correctly by this date receives 10 points.

22. Questions? Concerns? Follow these steps IN ORDER!
1st Step: Talk to your ELA teacher! Do this early and often!
2nd Step: Talk to the teacher who graded your Proposal! Their name and room number are in the upper right hand corner of your Proposal!
3rd Step: Schedule a time to meet with a Proposal Committee Member!
4th Step: Come find me! I’m in Room 209 and am available before school pretty much every day.
You can also me at with questions