1. You should have your Capstone Proposal uploaded to
Before we get started…
You should have your Capstone Proposal uploaded to
myBlueprint

2. More Q & As are posted on J.N. Burnett’s school website
Top Ten Capstone FAQs
More Q & As are posted on J.N. Burnett’s school website

3. Career Life Connections and the Capstone Project are worth 4 credits.
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4. The current GT “Requirement Met” form is no longer used
The current GT “Requirement Met” form is no longer used. However, the 30 hours of volunteer/work experience form is still required.
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5. What are the qualities of a good Capstone Project?
Reflects your personal interest and passion in a certain topic.
Shows your process.
Shows the depth of your investigation into your chosen topic.
Clearly shows the amount of time and consideration you have put in to completing it.
Clearly communicates new learning.
Evolves over a period of time, and is not rushed.
Generates questions, not necessarily answers.
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6. Students should be prepared to dedicate, over a period of time, at least 25 hours towards completing their Capstone.
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7. For example: a group of students decide to collaborate on a project, or organize an event together. Each person in the group would create an individual Capstone reflection outlining their experience during the process of making their project.
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8. Your Capstone will be presented in Grade 12 during the last Conference Day in May to staff, administration, students and invited guests.
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9. That will depend on your Capstone Project
That will depend on your Capstone Project. The presentation is partly your reflection on your growth in the core competencies and what you learned from the Capstone Project.
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10. You will receive a 4 credit mark in grade 12 for Career Life Connections. The specifics about the Capstone evaluation rubric will be reviewed in Fall The work you have completed so far will be part of that mark.
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11. How will our progress be monitored?
Your progress will be monitored throughout your Grade 11 and 12 years, through Conference Days. You will be given a timeline, and target dates that you will need to meet in order to complete your Capstone.
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12. A Mentor is an adult that you trust, a person that can provide support and guidance as you are going through the process of completing your Capstone Project. It is preferable that your mentor has knowledge in your area of interest. We will discuss Mentors later in this presentation.
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14. Capstone Styles What Can It Look Like?
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15. Here are some examples of Capstone Projects that high school students in the US have created:  
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16. We have provided 5 different Capstone Styles to give you an idea of what form your Capstone Project can take.

17. This Capstone Style is an academic research paper
This Capstone Style is an academic research paper. Do you love reading and writing? This style is ideal for students who are curious about a specific area of study and would like to have the opportunity to further explore, research, and gain knowledge.

18. An Event Capstone allows you to research, create and host your own event. Planned events should connect with your topic of interest and should provide opportunity for other students, teachers, parents, and community members to participate.

19. The main focus of the Project Capstone is to create a tangible object
The main focus of the Project Capstone is to create a tangible object. A Project Capstone can relate to a possible career choice, it can be an extension of prior knowledge, an opportunity to attempt new learning, or a way to help construct something that you feel will benefit your community.

20. Your approach to this Capstone Style can be cross-curricular, experiential, and community-based.

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22. Today you will receive a booklet that outlines each Capstone Style in greater detail.
Like your Capstone Proposal, this document must be uploaded to myBlueprint.

24. Capstone Mentor

25. A Mentor is an adult that you trust, a person that can provide support and guidance as you are going through the process of completing your Capstone Project. It is preferable that your mentor has knowledge in your area of interest.

26. AN IDEAL MENTOR IS A good listener Accessible and available
A character builder
A role model

28. The Timeline

30. IN YOUR HOMEROOM SESSION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A PACKAGE DETAILING CAPSTONE STYLES, MENTORS, AND A TIMELINE. PLEASE WORK ON THIS DOCUMENT DURING THE NEXT SESSION.
KEEP YOUR DOCUMENT IN A SAFE PLACE, AND MAKE SURE YOU UPLOAD IT TO MYBLUEPRINT!
YOU SHOULD HAVE THIS DOCUMENT COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND UPLOADED TO MYBLUEPRINT, BY OCTOBER 1ST, 2019.