1. Rock Creek High School

2. Introduction of Exit Committee Committee comprised of the following: Kellie Milner, Room 109 boothp@rockcreekschools.org Cherrie Lindsey, Room 111 lindseyc@rockcreekschools.org Sara Miller, Room 118 millers@rockcreekschools.org Jessica Augustine-Stegman, Room 112 augustij@rockcreekschools.org Desiree Renner, Room 114 rennerd@rockcreekschools.org Contact us at 494-8591 or by e-mail

3. The Purpose Common Core Standards & Mastery Learning Application of Workplace Skills time management, responsibility, perseverance Character Traits honesty, integrity, reliability, dependability, respect, courage, diligence, courage, assertiveness, etc. Writing skills Communication skills Interview skills Giving an oral presentation Defending/justifying project Meeting and working with new people Career Pathways/Career Exploration

4. The Process-Project Proposal Project Types Academic: project involves formal instruction from a mentor Community Service: project provides viable service to the community Career: project involves potential future employment Personal Growth: project represents a unique personal challenge 15 hours required Half of the hours (7.5) can be training Taking classes, working with mentor, etc. Find & interview community mentor w/minimum 2 years experience in field, 21 years of age Project must relate to research paper

5. The Process-Research Research Paper Completed in Junior English Thesis-based Career-based English department sets guidelines and rubric for paper 8-10 weeks of class time provided broken down into several assignments and drafts interview transcript may be used as a source for paper plagiarism policy strictly enforced Final copy in senior portfolio Student is responsible for maintaining file on server Student should have backup copies of files (home/flash drive) Junior English teacher grades all papers (continuity) See Research Paper Rubric in manual or on Web page

6. The Process-Portfolio Organized notebook Research Paper w/Works Cited Project Logs Project Training Log Project Execution Log Student Reflection Paper Documentation of project work Photos (w/date stamp) Video separate from the portfolio Technical drawings, blueprints, lesson plans, etc. Costs and/or materials list Final copy of project proposal w/proper signatures

7. The Process-Oral Presentation The Presentation 10-20 minute oral presentation before panel of judges Mentor, Advisor, Faculty Member Other audience members are presenter’s choice Visual Aids (highly recommended) Portfolio presented to panel 2 weeks prior to presentation Professional dress and behavior Timing Proctor Videotaped

8. The Evaluation Rubrics are provided to students in advance and are posted on website and school network See Project Rubric in manual or on Web page See Oral Presentation Rubric in manual or on Web page

9. Student Responsibilities Decide project topic Write proposal and submit to Exit Committee for approval +5 hour penalty for missing deadline Due first semester of junior year all changes must be approved and proposal form revised Find and interview a community mentor Must not be an employee of the Rock Creek School District Must have expertise in field (minimum 2 years); 21 years old Decide paper topic that relates to project topic Write research paper in Junior English Complete project Cannot use Rock Creek facilities to do project Projects involving school improvements can be done w/special permission from the Board of Education & Exit Committee Meet all required deadlines and criteria Keep all files in an Exit Project folder (Virtual Portfolio)

10. Paperwork Proposal Form (located on website and school network) Complete interview questions Get mentor and parental signatures of approval Submit draft to Exit Committee for approval Make recommended revisions & submit final typed copy with signatures Mentor contact forms 3 needed in addition to the interview and/or proposal meeting Project Log Fill out as you go Record time spent on project Record personal reactions Deadline dates provided by Exit Committee

11. Exit Committee Responsibilities Committee sets all standards Ownership Quality of project Learning stretch Submission of paperwork Meeting of deadlines Committee reviews all proposals Viable Qualifications of mentor Costs of project Dangerous to students

12. Senior Advisor Curriculum Advisor Period Letter & Envelope Formatting Thank-you letter to the mentor done after proposal is submitted and approved Paper Revision Lab time provided to make corrections to exit paper (due end of September) Reflective Writing Instruction provided on reflective and analytical writing Oral Presentation Skills Speech organization skills, technology usage Portfolio Preparation Instruction provided on how to properly put portfolio together

13. Communication Provide open lines of communication about the process to our: Students Parents Faculty Community

14. Proposal Idea Considerations Fields of Study for Research Paper Medical, Psychological, Veterinarian, Author, etc. Most of the time, this requires expertise with years of training, education, and licensing Students under the age of 18 have too many liability issues which is too costly to mentors Most mentors are not going to allow you to do anything with clients because of the liability and privacy issues Writing a book requires submission to publishers

15. Proposal Idea Considerations Ownership of Project Organizing an event, running a marathon, learning a new skill Student must do ALL aspects of the organizing not just “show up to help” (involves setting up time frames, advertising, contacting persons to work, etc.) Projects of personal growth usually involve giving something to the community so fundraising and oral presentations to community groups are involved Being responsible to do all that is required (you affect your mentor’s place of business and other people) Finding out that you “can’t” do the proposed project due to fear, illness, or injury

16. Proposal Idea Considerations Cost of Project Construction of buildings, decks, rooms, creating a dress, catering an event, etc. Construction is a major cost undertaking and will usually involve grants or fundraising and permission Public Presentations Teaching to a group of people, giving presentations over a subject cannot be USD 323 w/o special permission from committee and school board

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18. Rock Creek High School