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CLASS OF 2016
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No longer a research paper component Research papers are still required for Junior English classes, but are no longer part of the Graduation Project requirement You are now permitted to complete all or a portion of your project over the summer You must submit a Project Proposal by May 20 Hours will not count for projects that aren’t approved
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As part of the Seneca Valley School District policy, a graduation project must be completed in order to receive a diploma. The Graduation Project consists of three parts: Project Portfolio Presentation
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Should express a CLEAR and DEFINABLE PURPOSE Represent a CHALLENGE to you Produce a product and/or clear record of verification Minimum 30 hours OUTSIDE of school hours You must choose a mentor – over 21 and not related to you
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Fundraising Careers Product Outcome Volunteer work (specific responsibility) Engineering Certification
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Must be for a recognized non-profit charity Local charities would be most beneficial but not mandatory Must be able to earn $1000 for your charity $1000 shows proper planning and time management If you don’t think you could reasonably raise that amount, you should look to another project Must be able to show a plan before approval
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Perfect if you’re thinking about a specific occupation or just find something interesting Job shadowing – must get approval from the company/business BEFORE approval Cannot be related to business owner Must show that you will have a responsibility while you are shadowing Something that you can offer this business
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You are manually creating something Great for those who like to work with their hands Whatever you create YOU MUST DONATE To rebuild a car engine that you bought is self serving. You could rebuild that car engine and donate the car to a non-profit organization
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Many organizations need your help You must undertake a responsibility for that group You cannot volunteer at the Humane Society and play with dogs and call it a project. You could volunteer for Habitat For Humanity and help build houses or a senior citizen home and be responsible for Activity Night.
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Food drives are limited!!!! Too many students/volunteers oversaturate the market Contact places early Stay in the area in which you live Cranberry Municipal Building will require clearances AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING REQUEST FOR USE OF PROPERTY
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Specialty board You need to see Mr. Walker about qualifications
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Creation of a Seneca Valley School District App A 67 mile motorcycle run as a benefit A spaghetti dinner that raised over $3000 for a special needs school Published children’s book
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What is something in which I have an interest? You’ll be spending a good portion of your senior year dealing with this in one way or another Is it a challenge for me? Making a cd of your music isn’t a big challenge if your parents own a recording studio Can I get 20+hours devoted to this? An ice cream social for senior citizens is a nice idea, but wouldn’t reach minimum hours Would this activity/event occur without me?
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Does my success depend on something out of my control? Weather Another person (their priorities might not be the same as yours) Availability of equipment/venue? Can I make a specific step-by-step plan to accomplish this goal? Necessary for validation of project
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You will submit a portfolio of all of your work including resume, time cards, reflections, evidence of work, and other items Judges evaluate your portfolio as well as your English teacher Must contain ALL required items in order to receive full credit
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You will present your project to a panel of 4-6 judges next year Friday, May 20, 2016 Don’t plan events for that morning Presentation must be between 8-10 minutes and show panel what your project was and what you learned from it Judged solely by board judges PROOF!
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If any of these three components are not submitted or completed satisfactorily, you will NOT receive a diploma Summer School after your senior year
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Take time to pick your project. Again…you will be spending a lot of time on this If you make it interesting for yourself, it isn’t really “work.” Once you pick it….it’s yours. Do your due diligence NOW Do not procrastinate You get stressed thinking about just your project and all other classes suffer Plan accordingly – Murphy’s Law Don’t leave things to chance. Plan for any contingency Plan for the worst, hope for the best!
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You should take away a new knowledge from the completion of this project….something that you can take with you after you leave Don’t look at it negatively Take pride in all of your work…your name is attached to it! Aim High!
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