Graduation Project “School-to-Career Experience”

Ontario High School Class of 2016

Requirements

The Oregon Department of Education has mandated all seniors seeking a diploma must

provide evidence he/she has met or exceeded the Career-Related Learning Standards and Extended

Application Standards. These standards are fundamental skills essential for success in employment,

college, family, and community. It is Ontario High School’s belief that the Career-Related Learning

Standards and Extended Application Standards will be most meaningful when demonstrated through

integrated, interdisciplinary approaches and hands-on activities such as accomplishing a task or

discovering a solution to a problem in the classroom or career-related learning experience.

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Table of Contents---Project Requirements

Copy in Graduation

Project Notebook Required item Page #

Cover Letter (English)

*Requires Eng 11 teacher’s initials

Resume (English)

*Requires Eng 11 teacher’s initials

Interview Preparation-Interview questions &

practice-(English 12)

Final Education Plan Reflection Essay-(English 12)

Job Shadow Packet

Job Shadow- Journal

Job Shadow- Host Evaluation

Job Shadow-Thank you letter (copy—original sent to

job shadow site)

Post-High School Comparison PowerPoint

Occupation Comparison PowerPoint

Job or College or Trade School or Military

application

Final Graduation Project PowerPoint Presentation

Final Graduation Project practice (English)

When items are complete, you are ready for your Final Graduation Project

Presentation---Congratulations!

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Cover Letter---2 inch top margin, single spaced, spacing between

items as shown.

________________ ( Your First and Last Name)

_________________ (Street Address)

Ontario, OR 97914

Date

_____________________ (Delete Recipient’s name if you do not know it)

Human Resources Manager (Job Title)

_____________________ (Company Name)

_____________________ (Street Address)

____________, ___ ____ City, State Zip Code

Dear Human Resources Manager:

Your ad for an entry-level position caught my attention as I prepare to begin my working career after graduating from

Ontario High School in the spring of ______.

I am a very outgoing, _______________, and ___________ person, eager to begin gaining valuable experience that

equips me to present your company with advantages others may not offer. My integrity, responsibility, and

_____________ will be an asset to your company. I have developed the essential skills of teamwork, personal

management, critical thinking, writing clearly, using technology to perform tasks, and speaking clearly and coherently. As

a quick learner, I will be able to train quickly for positions you need filled. I continually try and improve my skills so I

might provide the best work for you.

I have been employed by ________, working ___ hours a week, while also ensuring my high school work did not suffer.

My duties required me to be on time, complete tasks such as _________ and __________. I learned how to ___________

and ____________. With these valuable employment skills, I will be able to greatly benefit your company.

While preparing for college and my future career, I achieved a/an ___ average in my courses at Ontario High School. The

essential skills I have learned in high school, skills and work ethic from my coursework have provided me a foundational

base that will work well in this position.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

George Mann

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RESUME—Basic Resume Sample

George Mann 1115 W. Idaho Ave. Ontario, OR 97914

Phone: (541) 889-5309 Email address: georgemann@gmail.com

Objective

Recent high school graduate of Ontario High School poised with intellect, integrity, and a

commitment to performing at a high level for my employer and eager to launch a profession as a ___________________.

Education

Ontario High School – Ontario, Oregon 2012-2016 High School Diploma, GPA ___, Class of 2017

Treasure Valley Community College—Application pending, fall 2017

Work Experience (Most recent first)

Red Apple 2012

Stocker, ensured items in store are stocked, organized; maintained store cleanliness

Honors and Activities

Help Them to Hope Canned Food Drive 2010-2014

Share the Love 2010-2014 JV Football 2010-2012

COLORS Club 2011

Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Power Point

Bilingual in English and Spanish Organization

Hobbies & Interests

Football Reading

Traveling Shopping Music

References

Carren Poff 2nd Reference 3rd Reference Ontario High School

1115 W Idaho Ave. Ontario, OR 97914

541-889-5309 ext. 1055

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Job Interview Prep Questions

Job Interview Questions: Name: _______________ Home Room Teacher: __________ Directions: For each of the 15 interview question, create a response with the following:

1+ specific examples from school, service, or previous work experience

Tie each question to the career field you are “entering”

Honest and unique responses that will make you stand out from other candidates

4-6 sentences per question--you need to respond in enough detail to leave no question about your abilities or understanding of the question (provide an example from high school, volunteer or work experience, show how you would apply that skill to the job you are applying for, and be specific as possible)

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What is your philosophy towards work?

3. Describe and provide examples of your work ethic.

Teacher’s Initials Score:

______ / 100

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4. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

5. Describe your attendance and timeliness trends from high school.

6. What is your greatest strength?

7. Why should we hire you over another candidate?

8. What have you done to improve your knowledge over the past year?

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9. Explain why we should hire you and how you would be an asset to this company.

10. Describe how you work with teams, including working with individuals you do not enjoy working with.

11. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

12. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

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13. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

14. What do your co-workers say about you?

15. How would you know you were successful in this job?

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Final Education Plan Essay

Name___________

Ms. Poff

English 12

DUE: December _________, 2014

GRADUATION PROJECT: Education Plan & Final Reflection

Directions: Before you begin writing, assess yourself on each of the nine essential skills to determine your strengths and weaknesses.

Essential Skill Self-Assessment

(1-4)

1. Read and comprehend a variety of text

Demonstrate the ability to read and understand text.

Summarize and critically analyze key points of text, events, issues, phenomena or problems, distinguishing factual from non-

factual and literal from inferential elements.

Interpret significant ideas and themes, including those conveyed through figurative language and use of symbols.

Follow instructions from informational or technical text to perform a task, answer questions, and solve problems.

2. Write clearly and accurately

Adapt writing to different audiences, purposes, and contexts in a variety of formats and media, using appropriate technology.

Develop organized, well-reasoned, supported, and focused communications.

Write to explain, summarize, inform, and persuade, including business, professional, technical, and personal communications.

Use appropriate conventions to write clearly and coherently, including correct use of grammar, punctuation, capitalization,

spelling, sentence construction, and formatting.

3. Apply mathematics in a variety of settings

Interpret a situation and apply workable mathematical concepts and strategies, using appropriate technologies where

applicable.

Produce evidence, such as graphs, data, or mathematical models, to obtain and verify a solution.

Communicate and defend the verified process and solution, using pictures, symbols, models, narrative or other methods.

4. Listen actively and speak clearly and coherently

Listen actively to understand verbal and non-verbal communication.

Give and follow spoken instructions to perform a task, ask and answer questions, and solve problems.

Present or discuss ideas clearly, effectively, and coherently, using both verbal and nonverbal techniques.

Use language appropriate to particular audiences and contexts.

5. Think critically and analytically

Identify and explain the key elements of a complex event, text, issue, problem or phenomenon.

Develop a method to explore the relationships between the key elements of a complex event, text*, issue, problem or

phenomenon.

Gather, question and evaluate the quality of information from multiple primary and secondary sources.

Propose defensible conclusions that address multiple and diverse perspectives.

Evaluate the strength of conclusions, differentiating reasoning based on facts from reasoning based on opinions.

6. Use technology to learn, live, and work

Use creativity and innovation to generate ideas, products, or processes using current technology.

Use technology to participate in a broader community through networking, collaboration and learning.

Recognize and practice legal and responsible behavior in the use and access of information and technology.

Use technology as a tool to access, research, manage, integrate, and communicate ideas and information.

7. Demonstrate civic and community engagement

Apply knowledge of local, state, and U.S. history and government to explain current social and political issues.

Perform the civic and community responsibilities essential to living in a representative democracy.

8. Demonstrate global literacy

Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultural, linguistic, and artistic expressions.

Apply a global perspective to analyze contemporary and historical issues.

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9. Demonstrate personal management and teamwork skills

Participate cooperatively and productively in work teams to identify and solve problems.

Display initiative and demonstrate respect for other team members to complete tasks.

Plan, organize, and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.

Exhibit work ethic and performance, including the ability to be responsible and dependable.

Directions: Use the instruction below to help you write your final reflection. For each paragraph, outline your main ideas and

supporting details.

Paragraph 1: Explain how Ontario High School has helped prepare you for college or career. Choose two of the nine essential skills

(see listed above) and provide examples of how you have demonstrated these skills in high school. Explain how these skills will be

useful to you after graduation.

Essential Skill #1:

Essential Skill #2:

Developed these skills in ________________________________________________________________:

o

o

o

o

o

These essential skills will help me in the future because:

o

o

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Paragraph 2: Describe your experiences from the community service or job shadow assignment. Explain where you were and who

you worked with. Explain what you learned or did (be specific). Add specific details, examples and personal insight about what you

got from this experience and how it will connect to your future plans or goals.

Where:

Who:

I observed

Personal Insights:

o

o

o

Connections to future goals:

Paragraph 3: Describe your short-term goals. Describe your personal, educational or career plan in terms of what you hope to

accomplish in the first year or two after graduation. What specific challenges do you need to start thinking about? What do you need

to do to ensure that you are successful? What do you need to learn more about as you prepare to meet your short-term goals?

Personal Short-term Goals:

o

o

Educational and career short-term goals:

o

Challenges to be faced to achieve goals:

o

o

Ensuring success:

o

o

o

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Additional learning required to meet goals:

o

o

o

o

Paragraph 4: Describe your long-term goals. Explain your personal, educational or career plan in terms of what you hope to

accomplish in the first five to ten years after graduation. What specific challenges do you need to start thinking about? What do you

need to do to ensure that you are successful? What do you need to learn more about as you prepare to meet your long-term goals?

Personal long-term goals:

o

o

Education and career goals:

o

o

Challenges:

o

o

Ensuring success:

o

o

o

Paragraph 5: Write a conclusion that explains how your education has helped prepare you for your future goals. Restate main ideas

from the paragraphs above. Why is it important for you to reflect on what you have gained from your education? What skills do you

need to continue working on after you leave high school? Is there anything you wish you had done differently in high school? What

advice do you have for future high school students?

How education has helped prepare me for future goals:

o Essential Skills:

o College plans:

o Career preparation:

o Skills needing continual work and improvement:

o What I wish I had done differently:

o Advice for future students:

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EXAMPLE-Education Plan & Final Reflection

EXAMPLE

Ms. Poff

English 12

DUE: December _________, 2014

GRADUATION PROJECT: Education Plan & Final Reflection

Directions: Before you begin writing, assess yourself on each of the nine essential skills to determine your strengths and weaknesses.

Essential Skill Self-Assessment

(1-4)

10. Read and comprehend a variety of text

Demonstrate the ability to read and understand text.

Summarize and critically analyze key points of text, events, issues, phenomena or problems, distinguishing factual from non-

factual and literal from inferential elements.

Interpret significant ideas and themes, including those conveyed through figurative language and use of symbols.

Follow instructions from informational or technical text to perform a task, answer questions, and solve problems.

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11. Write clearly and accurately

Adapt writing to different audiences, purposes, and contexts in a variety of formats and media, using appropriate technology.

Develop organized, well-reasoned, supported, and focused communications.

Write to explain, summarize, inform, and persuade, including business, professional, technical, and personal communications.

Use appropriate conventions to write clearly and coherently, including correct use of grammar, punctuation, capitalization,

spelling, sentence construction, and formatting.

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12. Apply mathematics in a variety of settings

Interpret a situation and apply workable mathematical concepts and strategies, using appropriate technologies where

applicable.

Produce evidence, such as graphs, data, or mathematical models, to obtain and verify a solution.

Communicate and defend the verified process and solution, using pictures, symbols, models, narrative or other methods.

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13. Listen actively and speak clearly and coherently

Listen actively to understand verbal and non-verbal communication.

Give and follow spoken instructions to perform a task, ask and answer questions, and solve problems.

Present or discuss ideas clearly, effectively, and coherently, using both verbal and nonverbal techniques.

Use language appropriate to particular audiences and contexts.

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14. Think critically and analytically

Identify and explain the key elements of a complex event, text, issue, problem or phenomenon.

Develop a method to explore the relationships between the key elements of a complex event, text*, issue, problem or

phenomenon.

Gather, question and evaluate the quality of information from multiple primary and secondary sources.

Propose defensible conclusions that address multiple and diverse perspectives.

Evaluate the strength of conclusions, differentiating reasoning based on facts from reasoning based on opinions.

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15. Use technology to learn, live, and work

Use creativity and innovation to generate ideas, products, or processes using current technology.

Use technology to participate in a broader community through networking, collaboration and learning.

Recognize and practice legal and responsible behavior in the use and access of information and technology.

Use technology as a tool to access, research, manage, integrate, and communicate ideas and information.

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16. Demonstrate civic and community engagement

Apply knowledge of local, state, and U.S. history and government to explain current social and political issues.

Perform the civic and community responsibilities essential to living in a representative democracy.

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17. Demonstrate global literacy

Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultural, linguistic, and artistic expressions.

Apply a global perspective to analyze contemporary and historical issues.

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18. Demonstrate personal management and teamwork skills

Participate cooperatively and productively in work teams to identify and solve problems.

Display initiative and demonstrate respect for other team members to complete tasks.

Plan, organize, and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.

Exhibit work ethic and performance, including the ability to be responsible and dependable.

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Directions: Use the instruction below to help you write your final reflection. For each paragraph, outline your main ideas and

supporting details.

Paragraph 1: Explain how Ontario High School has helped prepare you for college or career. Choose two of the nine essential skills

(see listed above) and provide examples of how you have demonstrated these skills in high school. Explain how these skills will be

useful to you after graduation.

Essential Skill #1: Read and comprehend a variety of text

Essential Skill #2: Write clearly and accurately

Developed these skills in all subjects, but especially in English classes doing the following projects:

o Read and annotated multiple texts

o Informative reading work samples 1 time per quarter

o Literary analysis

o Socratic Seminars over readings

o Conducted research

o Wrote in the explanatory / informative and argumentative modes of writing (1 work sample minimum per quarter)

o Edited and revised for coherency and accuracy

These essential skills will help me in the future because:

o I will need these skills in college

o I plan on entering the English teaching field and will need to have a strong grasp of each skill so I am able to teach

others

o All aspects of life require careful reading, writing, and critical thinking skills

Paragraph 2: Describe your experiences from the community service or job shadow assignment. Explain where you were and who

you worked with. Explain what you learned or did (be specific). Add specific details, examples and personal insight about what you

got from this experience and how it will connect to your future plans or goals.

Where: I job shadowed at Ontario High School located at 1115 W. Idaho Avenue; Ontario, Oregon

Who: Job shadowed Ms. Poff, a senior English teacher with 6.5 years of experience

I observed how many meetings a teacher has, the great need to multi-task: take roll, do warm-up, listen for on-task behavior,

record grades, continually provide examples, feedback, make copies, plan engaging lessons, and ensure all students are on-

track to pass English so they can graduate

Personal Insights: teaching is much more difficult and time-consuming than I first thought

o Teachers care deeply about each child

o They work ALL the time—at home, on the weekends, etc. to make sure they are giving 100% to their classes

o The rewards are seeing students progress and succeed—teachers are in this profession because they care about kids,

not for the money

Connections to future goals: This job shadow confirmed my desire to go into the teaching field. It may be a lot of work, but

it is worth it.

Paragraph 3: Describe your short-term goals. Describe your personal, educational or career plan in terms of what you hope to

accomplish in the first year or two after graduation. What specific challenges do you need to start thinking about? What do you need

to do to ensure that you are successful? What do you need to learn more about as you prepare to meet your short-term goals?

Personal Short-term Goals:

o Plan on moving into my own apartment with a roommate

o Find a part-time job working with kids to help fund my college courses and to provide me with experience working

with kids

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Educational and career short-term goals: Upon graduation from high school, I will attend Portland State University to

work on my Bachelors in Education.

Challenges to be faced to achieve goals:

o I need to work, manage time between work and school

o apply for grants, FAFSA, and scholarships to help pay for my education

Ensuring success:

o Make it to class daily

o Complete all assignments before playing

o Job shadow educators

o Ask professors questions when needed

Additional learning required to meet goals:

o Teaching strategies

o Classroom management techniques

o Confidentiality laws

o Lesson planning techniques and requirements

o Public speaking

Paragraph 4: Describe your long-term goals. Explain your personal, educational or career plan in terms of what you hope to

accomplish in the first five to ten years after graduation. What specific challenges do you need to start thinking about? What do you

need to do to ensure that you are successful? What do you need to learn more about as you prepare to meet your long-term goals?

Personal long-term goals:

o Start a family

o Live independently

Education and career goals:

o Graduate with my Master’s in Education, specifically teaching English for grades 9-12

o Find a job as a high school English teacher

Challenges:

o Finding a teaching job in the competitive work field—especially when most employers are looking for candidates

with a minimum of five years teaching experience

o First year teaching and learning the ins and outs of teaching will be challenging, but will set me up for a strong

future in education

Ensuring success:

o Develop a strong, detailed resume and teaching portfolio

o Practice good interviewing skills

o Interview educators in the field to ensure I am well-versed in issues dealing with education

Paragraph 5: Write a conclusion that explains how your education has helped prepare you for your future goals. Restate main ideas

from the paragraphs above. Why is it important for you to reflect on what you have gained from your education? What skills do you

need to continue working on after you leave high school? Is there anything you wish you had done differently in high school? What

advice do you have for future high school students?

How education has helped prepare me for future goals:

o Essential Skills:

Developing the skills of reading and writing throughout my high school years will be invaluable throughout

my life—both in life, in college and as a high school English teacher

o College plans:

My studies at Portland State University will prepare me to be a skilled educator

o Career preparation:

With a Master’s in Education, a good resume, a strong teaching portfolio, and being well-practiced in

interviewing techniques will help me reach my career goals

o Skills needing continual work and improvement:

I will continually need to better my skills in reading, writing, public speaking, and technical skills as they

will all be integral in the education field

o What I wish I had done differently:

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Not procrastinated and ensured I was passing all my classes each year. I wish I had taken more college

credit classes and been part of more clubs and sports.

o Advice for future students:

Do not procrastinate in school

Try your best on everything

Attend more extracurricular activities

Make good friends who will encourage positive things: college, graduation, good grades, etc.

Take responsibility for your own education and life—do not blame others for your choices

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JOB SHADOW/COMMUNITY SERVICE PACKET

Job Shadow Student Information Purpose

The purpose of a job shadow is to provide students with an opportunity to investigate a career path of

interest. If you choose to conduct a job shadow, you will learn what someone actually does on the

job—within the scope of a day (or two). It will likely be your first opportunity to see the many attributes

of a career beyond what school-age students do for employment. Please understand that it will be

your responsibility to make contacts and follow through with all steps in the process. Keep in mind

that your focus—aside from the project itself—is communication; organization; problem-solving;

and teamwork.

Job Shadow

1. Decide which career you are interested in and a business/person to shadow. The Host CANNOT be

a relative or another student.

2. Narrow down the choices, and make contact (phone or in person) until accepted.

3. *See: Helpful Hints page and Responsibilities page.

4. Conduct Job Shadow (day) and take notes for journal—the format is up to you. The more detail you

include, the easier your final reflection (essay) will be to write! See suggestions and example.

5. Give your cooperating host the Business Host Evaluation form from your pack and wait for her/him to

fill it out. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

6. Type your notes in the form of a journal. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

7. Write a thank you letter to your host---print 2 copies, send one to your host business and one to put in

your graduation notebook. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

8. Turn in the following to your Home Room teacher (as soon as possible when school begins if you

complete this in the summer):

- Journal

- Business Host Evaluation form

- copy of Thank you letter

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Community Service Student Information Purpose

The purpose of community service is to provide students with an opportunity to give back to the

community while investigating a career path of interest. For successful community service, you will

need to: (1) locate or create a service project—related to your career interest, (2) get it approved, and

(3) follow through with the remaining steps in the process as outlined. Keep in mind that your

focus—aside from the project itself—is communication; organization; problem-solving; and

teamwork.

Community Service

1. Decide what service you are interested in and contact an adult business/person to oversee or “Host”

your project. The Host CANNOT be a relative or another student.

2. Narrow down the choices, and make contact (phone or in person) until accepted.

3. Make a plan regarding time and resources to complete your service project.

4. *See: Helpful Hints page and Responsibilities page.

5. Conduct community service (day) and take notes for journal—the format is up to you. The more detail

you include, the easier your final reflection (essay) will be to write!

9. Give your cooperating host the Business Host Evaluation form from your pack and wait for her/him to

fill it out. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

10. Type your notes in the form of a journal. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

11. Write a thank you letter to your host---print 2 copies, send one to your host business and one to put in

your graduation notebook. (PART OF YOUR GRADUATION PROJECT NOTEBOOK)

12. Turn in the following to your Home Room teacher (as soon as possible when school begins if you

complete this in the summer):

- Journal

- Business Host Evaluation form

- copy of Thank you letter

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Helpful Hints and Responsibilities

1. Make the Phone Call to Set-Up your Job Shadow:

2. Introduce yourself and explain your plan in a business/grown-up manner. Here’s a possible script.

3. Two days prior to meeting with your host, call to confirm the hours and time, and ask about the proper

clothing/attire. Also ask if there are any other special instructions that you will need to know.

4. It might be helpful to interview the person who is your host after your experience. Here are some possible

questions you might ask—be sure to take notes in your journal so you will remember the conversation!

4. Journal (take notes about)* your experience to include: a) Project description

b) Time spent (total)

c) Date(s) of work

d) People involved

e) What you accomplished: communication; personal management; teamwork; career development

f) New things you learned

g) What went well

h) What challenges you had

i) How you feel about the experience

j) Anything unique or funny

*Journal entries can be brief but should be well written. See example.

This document will “drive” your final written reflection, so it should be detailed enough to use as a

reference for remembering. You may choose how to format your journal.

5. Upon conclusion of your project, give your cooperating host the Business Host Evaluation form from

your pack and wait for her/him to fill it out.

6. Make sure you get your host’s address. Write it down! And make sure you have your host fill out the

HOST EVALUATION.

7. Write up your notes in the form of a journal—word processed.

TAKE PICTURES! If it is appropriate to your project, pictures are worth a thousand words.

Hello, my name is _____. I am a junior at Ontario High School, and in order to graduate, I

must complete a career related experience. I have chosen to learn more about

__________. I am interested in ______ and would like your help.

Then give the details of what you need . . .whether it is a job shadow or

community service: time, responsibilities etc.

What are your normal duties associated with this work?

Describe a typical day.

What skills are required for the job?

What training or education is needed for this career/a related career?

What high school courses do you wish you had taken—or would have been

helpful?

What is the future outlook, and what are the advancement opportunities in this

field?

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8. Write a thank you letter to your host. Make a copy to include with your records/file.

Writing a thank you letter:

Important for building good relationships

Should be sent within one week of the work

Does not need to be long

Should mention a detail or two that was important

Express gratitude and how much you enjoyed the experience

Share what you enjoyed the most

See example 9. Turn in the following to your Home Room teacher (as soon as possible):

- Journal (word processed notes)

- Business Host Evaluation form

- copy of Thank you letter

Examples follow: journal notes; business thank you letter

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Example Journal Notes Sam Student (your first and last name)

Mr. McGoo (home room teacher)

Journal: Job Shadow (identifies which project you are doing)

June 30, 2013 (date for written journal completion—not actual job shadow/com. service date)

Project Description

I was able to complete my job shadow with Dr. Andres Cohen who is a neurosurgeon in Brooklyn, New York. Neurosurgeon

was one of the career paths I chose to investigate as indicated by CIS assessments of skill and interest. Dr. Cohen included

me in the following routines:

- Spinal surgery

- Physical therapy

- Surgery follow-up

- Hospital rounds

Time Spent

I spent a total of 23 hours over the course of two days with Dr. Cohen. That was above the requirement!

Dates of Work

June 2nd and June 3rd of 2013 were the days I shadowed Dr. Cohen.

People Involved

The people involved were patients (who must remain nameless for privacy reasons); The director of The Brooklyn Hospital,

Dr. Richard Becker; Dr. Anders J. Cohen, the head of the neurological department; Ruthann Crivitz, R.N.; and several

hospital staffers.

Accomplishments

I was able to check in with the doctor to join his early morning hospital rounds. I watched from a viewing room when he

operated on a young girl’s spine. He also allowed me to participate in debriefing the family after surgery. Of course I was

not allowed to do anything medically, but Dr. Cohen did allow me to make predictions or educated guesses about problems

concerning patients. I left his office at 5:30—after having met him at 6:00 a.m. for morning rounds. Both days I left

exhausted. I learned a lot about organizing my time and making plans to accomplish this.

Learned

I learned about: preparing and scheduling surgery; what surgery looks like from an outside perspective; how charts are

kept; the importance of talking/listening to patients and their families; how drug records are kept and updated; that it takes

a long time to complete one day’s work.

What Went Well

I was able to make some good guesses about what was wrong with one patient, and I loved watching the surgery.

Challenges

Getting up at 5:00 a.m. to make rounds was the greatest challenge.

Feelings About the Experience

I realized that—other than getting up early—I loved everything about the day’s work of a neurosurgeon.

Unique or Funny Experience

Because there was an emergency surgery, my two days were pretty serious; however, when we were walking down the hall

after surgery, there was a little old man running away from the nurses with his derriere hanging out!

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Host Evaluation

(Student to provide Host)

Thank you for taking time to host a student from Ontario High School. Please help us improve by

providing the following feedback. Students are responsible for this form upon completion, so please

fill it out before the student finishes his/her work.

Host Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Title: ______________________________________________ Telephone: ___________________________

Company (if appropriate): ____________________________________________________________________

Student name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Please rate the student in all areas:

Standards for evaluation

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Below Expectations

Needs Improvement

Punctuality On time—didn’t quit

early

Professional Appearance

Dressed/groomed appropriately

Professional Conduct Confirmed

appointment(s) professionally;

Behaved appropriately

Communication Related well to host

and others; Asked appropriate

questions;

LEFT cell phone alone (unless

part of the job)

Overall Evaluation Student was

prepared and seemed to benefit

from the experience

Continued on back

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Do you have any comments that you would like to share with us (either for the student or for the

program adults)?

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Do you have any suggestions for improving this part of the graduation requirement?

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Would you be willing to host another student in the future?

YES!

No

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Sample Business Thank You Letter

2 inch top margin, single spaced, spacing between items as show, Times New Roman font, 12 pt

Date spelled out November 10, 2018

Inside Address Mr. Joe Smith (The name of your host, business title, address)

Kaleidoscopes Are Us

419 S. Beaver-duck Road

Ontario, Oregon 97914

Salutation Dear Mr. Smith: Body of letter Thank you for allowing me to use your shop for my community service project. The time spent

was extremely valuable in that I was able to make a mess without worrying that someone would

be upset—as I learned how to direct young elementary students in building kaleidoscopes. I

learned a great deal from you, and I hope to follow in similar steps by opening a kaleidoscope

shop of my own one day. I appreciate the manner in which you approach customers and students.

Your demeanor is kind and makes it easy to approach you.

Sincerely,

Sally Student

Your typed Sally Student

return address Street Address Ontario, OR 97914

QS=3 blank lines

DS=1 blank lines

DS=1 blank lines

DS=1 blank lines

QS=3 blank lines—so

you have room to sign

your name

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Post-High School Comparison Slideshow

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Occupation Comparison Slideshow

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Job or College or Trade School or Military Application

*If you apply to a college on-line, print out the application

*Apply to TVCC—it’s free---print application

*Use any generic college, military, or job application you can find.

*Neatness Counts! Write in black ink, no white-out or mark-outs!

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Practice Employment Application

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Final Graduation Project Slideshow

Graduation Presentation Power Point Slide Order: **Add 1 picture per each slide (not necessarily on agenda slide)**

1. Intro Slide: Name, Pic of you, etc.

Your Name

Graduation Project Presentation

Presentation Date

All centered in the middle of the slide

Senior or nice picture of you on the side

2. Agenda / Table of Contents Slide

2 Essential Skills

Job Shadow or Community Service

Future Plans o Job Comparison o Post-High School Comparison

Insights from Senior Project (your Conclusion)

Expressions of Gratitude

3. Essential Skill #1

Bullet point projects and classes you demonstrated these skills 4. Essential Skill #2

Bullet point projects and classes you demonstrated these skills

5. Job Shadow / Community Service Project

Where did you go?

Who did you work with?

What did you learn / see?

Personal Insights?

How is it connected to your future plans and career?

6. Future Plans ~ Job Comparison

(SLIDE 1 from Job Comparison PPT) General Description

(SLIDE 2 from Job Comparison PPT) Education and Training required

(SLIDE 7 from Job Comparison PPT) Interesting or personal

Personal connections to your future goals / plans

7. Future Plans ~ Post High School Comparison

(SLIDE 1 from Post High School PPT) General description of each

(SLIDE 7 from Post High School PPT) Personal Interest for choosing each

Personal Connections as to why you are choosing those two

8. Conclusion Slide:

Insights from entire senior project—how it has helped prepare you for your future

9. Gratitude Slide:

List specific names and a brief description of what they did for you 10. Ask for questions from panel

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Final Graduation Project Practice—Senior English

Graduation Project Final Presentation Rubric ~ 2015 Name______________ Date____________ Total Score: ____/20

Appearance: SCORE: ___

4 ~ Candidate dressed in business attire:

Ironed and clean clothes Tie (males)

Outfit Options: Modest dress, button-up shirt or blouse, skirt, slacks with belt

Dress shoes—clean, polished and appropriate for professional environment

Follows dress code 3 ~ Candidate dressed in business attire, but missing one of element from a Level 4 2 ~ Candidate dressed in business attire, but missing two elements from a Level 4 1 ~ Candidate inappropriately dressed and/or three or more elements missing from a Level 4

Speech Content: SCORE: ___

4 ~ Candidate:

Greets panel Introduces self

Explains presentation order: o Introduction, 2 Essential Skills, Community Service or Job Shadow, Future Plans—Post-High School Plans

& Career Comparison, and Conclusion / Gratitude

Presents clear main ideas Explained 2 Essential Skills and how they demonstrated those skills

Very detailed

Organized with good transitions

Satisfying conclusion

Expresses gratitude

Able to answer questions asked 3 ~ Candidate is missing one element from a Level 4 2 ~ Candidate is missing two elements from a Level 4 1 ~ Candidate is missing three or more elements from a Level 4

Delivery: SCORE: ___

4 ~Candidate is / has:

Poised with good posture

Strong eye contact with EACH panel member

Confident

Well-practiced—not reading from slides or note cards (but may use note cards for reminders)

Volume so all can hear 3 ~ Candidate is missing one element from a Level 4 2 ~ Candidate is missing two elements from a Level 4 1 ~ Candidate is missing three or more elements from a Level 4

Visual: SCORE: ___ 4 ~Candidate has:

Created a visually attractive presentation

Color scheme and text color and size are easy to see

Visuals not cluttering project, but enhancing project

No periods after bullet points, capitalized letters after bullet points, capitalized titles

No complete sentences or paragraphs included 3 ~ Candidate is missing one element from a Level 4 2 ~ Candidate is missing two elements from a Level 4 1 ~ Candidate is missing three or more elements from a Level 4

Project: SCORE: ___ 4 ~Candidate has:

Completed entire project

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Demonstrated strong personal growth

Shared insights into new knowledge 3 ~ Candidate is missing one element from a Level 4 2 ~ Candidate is missing two elements from a Level 4 1 ~ Candidate is missing three or more elements from a Level 4

*20 Points Possible (14 points needed to pass)