1. IB MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME CAPSTONE: The Personal Project

2. The Heart of an IB Education: The 10 Learner Profile Traits

3. Some Notable Projects from the Past 5 years  Metal sculpting  Dresses for Haiti  Original songs  Published children's book  Superhero capes for cancer patients at Levine's Children's Hospital  Family cookbook  Assistive skiing device  Rebuilt engine  Artwork on a theme  Increased personal best time in free-style  Collection of food for animals at the local animal shelter  Learning how to sew  A life-size totem pole  SIHS spirit logos around campus  Sports camps for beginners  Original musical arrangements  Music selections from around the world paired with food from that culture that reflects the mood of the music

4. The Project Objectives/Interaction Questions Pacing Guide

5. ManageBac An "Integrated Information System" designed to provide an online interface of support for the Personal Project process Supervisor and student interactions are all logged and recorded here Project proposals are approved Deadlines are chronicled Project criteria are listed Student work is uploaded for review Turnitin integration

6. Parent Access to ManageBac Did you receive a “Welcome” email? Our School’s MB Address: sihs.managebac.com If you didn’t, request your student’s log-in information You can access the calendar and see communication

7. What are the Student's Roles and Responsibilities?  Select a topic they are passionate about  Seek out a mentor, if appropriate  Follow the guidelines as detailed in the "Student Guide"  Initiate and document frequent communication with assigned supervisor  Can be face-to-face or through ManageBac  Seek help/advice from Personal Project Coordinator as needed  Keep up with deadlines and due dates

8. WHAT ARE PARENTS' ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITES? Discuss the project with your child to understand the goal Sign Parental Consent/Liability Waiver form (App. of Student Guide) Acquire your student's ManageBac user name and log-in information Log-in to ManageBac to see communication, deadlines, due dates, etc. Do not micromanage

9. Who Does What to Support the Process?  Personal Project Coordinator  Mr. Philip Scafidi  Organizes systems that supervisors and students need for the successful completion of the project  i.e. Creates/updates the "Student Guide"; Facilitates ManageBac; Face-to-face meetings during classtime; Assigns supervisors; Trains Supervisors; Serves on the Assessment Panel

10. Who Does What? (con't) The Supervisor  Supports the students assigned to him/her throughout the project Which includes:  Ensuring the chosen topic satisfies appropriate legal and ethical standards  Providing guidance in the process and completion of the project  Confirming the authenticity of the work submitted  Assessing the MYP project using the established criteria  Providing formative feedback on all aspects of the project utilizing the ManageBac Interface

11. Who Does What? (con't) The Mentor: Is an expert from the community Provides support and access to extended skills and knowledge related to the project topic The Mentor: Is STRONGLY encouraged, but Is not a requirement for successful completion of the project Does not assess the project

12. Who Does What? (con't)  Assists Personal Project Supervisor and the Process as needed:  Takes on supervision of students as numbers dictate  Facilitates communication with parents  Sends regular updates and reminders at key intervals through Distribution list  Contacts individual parents as needed regarding student progress (or lack there-of)  Targeted time of November to alert parents of slow or lacking activity  The MYP Coordinator  Ms. Cam Downing

13. MODERATION OF PROJECTS New this year by IBO

14. With Moderation Comes New Guidelines for Scoring and... The Criteria  4 Criteria  Maximum score of 8 per  Reporting of Scores:  “P” or “NP”**  **Any projects receiving a “NP” will be reviewed by a MYP Admin Panel from MMS, NVS, SIHS & District Per the IB  From "Projects Guide"  "In schools in which the MYP finishes with year 5 of the programme, all students must complete the personal project, with the majority of their work undertaken in the final MYP year"  "Successful completion of the personal project is a requirement for awarding the IB MYP certificate."

15. QUESTIONS?