1. WHAT IS A SENIOR PROJECT? A Project which is... 1)something you are personally interested in and/or 2)something you are passionate about and 3)demonstrates that you have learned something above and beyond what you already know (a learning stretch). Senior Project Orientation Meeting, September 5, 2013

2. WHO WILL BE HELPING YOU WITH YOUR PROJECT? School Advisor (teacher, counselor, administrator at Hellgate) Community Mentor (professional, 21 yrs of age, not a relative)—oversees your Activity/Field Work Community Service Supervisor—oversees your Community Service Work (might be the same person as the mentor if your entire project is community service based) Guardian/Parent

3. COMPONENTS OF THE SENIOR PROJECT 1)Planning/Research—complete contracts 2)The Activity: 15 required hours 3)Multi-genre Writing Collection (3 pieces-- One from each category: Personal/Informal, Formal/Structured, and Graphic/Visual) 4)Community Service: 10 required hours 5)Portfolio 6)Presentation

4. TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED OVER THE SUMMER Make sure to choose a project that is a “Learning Stretch” Choose a project you are sure of--are you passionate about this project? Question your project choice--is it a realistic project both time-wise and financially? Select a community mentor who has the expertise to provide you with the best mentoring--make sure the person is at least 21 years of age, not a relative, and lives in town or close to town Keep a time log for all the hours you work on the project--remember your mentor has to be able to verify these hours Document, document, document--take pictures, journalize, keep receipts, etc. Remember your Community Service must be related to your project topic.

5. Easiest way to get ahold of Senior Project Coordinator is via email bhuguet@mcps.k12.mt.us Or Get additional Senior Project Info at: the Hellgate Website go to the Senior Project page under Academics