Graduation Project

Requirements and Expectations

Graduation Requirement

» It is a requirement that all students complete a graduation project in order to graduate. All presentations are to be presented to an advisor during the spring of junior year.

9th and 10th Grade

» There are no graduation requirements in 9th or 10th grade! (Just start thinking where you want to shadow or do community service)

11th Grade

» In 11th grade, students must complete their project. This includes their project hours, written reflections, visual component, and presentation.

» It is highly recommended that all students begin their hours over the summer before the start of 11th grade.

Shadowing

» GRADE 11 OPTION 1:» Career Research

(Completed by April of Junior Year)» Shadowing Time Requirements MINIMUM OF 15 hours

» Shadowing Log» Personal Reaction Page» Shadowing Interview Sheet

Community Service

GRADE 11 OPTION 2:» Community Service

Completed by April of Junior Year» Volunteer Time Requirement MINIMUM OF 15 hours» Volunteer Hours Log» Personal Reaction Page

Presentation

» Presentation must include a visual component & 1 page reflection on Shadowing/Community service

By: April/May Meeting

12th Grade

» All students will conduct a mock interview with a member of the community during their senior year. Interview days are arranged by Mrs. Dennis

» Students must bring an application and a resume with them to their interviews.

» Students will complete their resumes and applications with their graduation advisors before the interviews occur in October.

Career Preparation

» GRADE 12» Complete Job Application & Resume

(will bring to interview)

» Mock InterviewBy: September/October

Unexcused

» Students: Absences will not be excused for students to complete shadowing and/or community service hours during the school day.

» You must complete these requirements on your own time before or after school, on weekends, or on holidays.

Failure to Complete

» Any student who has failed to complete the presentation in spring of Junior year will lose junior and/or senior early release. Failure to complete the Graduation Project would also prevent a student from graduating.