1. ETTING EADY CHIEVING REAMS

2. Colleges and Universities complained about graduating seniors Business and Employment Community complained about graduating seniors Though not a state requirement, it is a requirement of Onslow County of all Seniors Yes, next year’s seniors will have to do the project. This project is not going away.

3. Paper - in English class Product - real, tangible, 15 hours of time Portfolio - notebook with the evidence Presentation - only 10-15 minutes

4. Classmates, Parents, Friends GRAD Project Handbook Your Mentor English & Advisory Teachers START HERE GRAD Coordinator GRAD Project Help Every MONDAY Room 130 @ 2:30pm

5. “GRAD Project wasn’t as hard as I thought. I spent too much time stressing about it” “Pick something you enjoy or have always wanted to try” “I think the senior project helped me to be more responsible”

6. “You get out what you put in” “GRAD Project was a little stressful…but all in all, it was a fun and new experience and it helped me decide my career” “It was a life changing experience for me”

7. “Don’t procrastinate and plan ahead” “Don’t procrastinate and turn everything in on on time” “Don’t procrastinate, keep on task with everything, and it gets easier at the end” “Start early & don’t put it off. Get it done, AND then you can goof off”

8. Submit topic by September 24th Paper due to English teacher in November Find mentor by October 31st Portfolio & Product due before Presentation time in March “CELEBRATION Time”

9. Have all the same deadlines as year-long seniors except  Portfolio and Product due before Christmas Break; Presentations in JANUARY  You do weekly reflections instead of bi-weekly reflections  If you do not CLEAR ALL PARTS of GRAD Project by the end of 1 st semester, you will lose your “Early Grad” status and be scheduled for classes for 2 nd semester.

10. Pick a topic and Look for a mentor

11. Clowning Go Karts Volunteering Archery Write a song Robots Movie Making Greenhouses Building GREEN Homes Service Animals Native American Cultures Ministry & Worship Hover Cars Product Design Bagpipes Career Training Mosaics

12. When picking a topic, make sure it’s something that WORKS for you!! Big or Small Expensive,Low cost, or Free Have an idea where to find a mentor

13. You must have one; It’s NOT optional. Must be a NON-relative Must be at least 21 years old You must have 3-5 “documentable” contacts with the mentor Must be an expert in the field Can live out of state Will be contacted by your advisors**

16. To get text message reminders: Text (336)310-0774 with the message @gradproj