Larry A Ryle High School Seniors The Class

Larry A. Ryle High School Seniors The Class of 2020 Senior Exit

Overview of Senior Exit Project Rationale To encourage student self-evaluation, reflection, goal setting as they transition to higher education, to career/workplace, and/or to military service

Applying for Senior Exit Larry A. Ryle High School All this information I am providing you will be on the School Website. This is under Student Resources/Senior Exit Project

Larry A. Ryle High School Seniors – The Class of 2020 Dates for Senior Exit • Senior Exit Dates are scheduled for April 1 st-3 rd ; 13 th-17 th. You will receive notification of your date the week of March 16 th.

Applying for Senior Exit Larry A. Ryle High School These must be completed and turned into RAP teacher or Mr. Shafer by Monday, March 2 nd, 2020 • A completed Commitment form: On -line • A typed letter written to the Graduation Committee. (3 copies) • A complete typed resume. (3 copies)

Larry A. Ryle High School Letter of Application Structural Criteria for letter: • Must be typed, 12 pt. font • Must be accepted Business Letter Format • No more than 1 page in length • Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation

Larry A. Ryle High School Letter of Application Content of Letter: Consider these topics • Evidence of Growth • Community Service Experience • Reflect on Ryle PBIS Benchmarks • Who made the greatest impact in your time at Ryle *Be on lookout for Workshops in February to help with letters

Professional Resume Larry A. Ryle High School Resume Should Include: • A letterhead that contains your name, address, phone number and email. Should match letter • Succinct, one page document • 5 sections: Objective (Next Year I Plan to Be…. ), Education, Extra-Curricular Activities, Achievements,

Professional Resume Larry A. Ryle High School Places for Assistance: • Ryle Web Page- Power. Point with tips • Business Teacher Assistance- one day during RAP • RAP Workshops offered in February • Templates from MS Word (must customize)

Larry A. Ryle High School Presentations • Presentations – Based on the 4 school 0 wide expectations of integrity, responsibility, service and respect. – The content, format and mode of the student presentation that connects to the four school-wide expectations are the student’s choice – Must be no more than 10 minutes long so committee can ask questions (15 total minutes for presentation/questions) – Computer/DVD access in all rooms. Must have presentation on external drive to plug into USB. Will not be able to log onto computer due to time

Larry A. Ryle High School Presentations Interviews are NOT an option. Evaluated on the following areas: • Content and Creativity • Introduction of presentation • Connection with audience • Use of presentation aids • Use of voice, body language • Effective Conclusion

Larry A. Ryle High School Peer Reviewer You need to select a peer reviewer to sit in on your Senior Exit. This person must be a Freshman or Sophomore. These students are only permitted to do one person, so select early!

Larry A. Ryle High School Community Service • 20 hours of Community Service turned in and documented by March 2 nd, 2020 • A 5 pt deduction if turned in after this date • YOU CAN’T PASS if you have ZERO Community Service Hours!

Larry A. Ryle High School • • Personal Preparation This is a process where you are convincing a committee of people that you are prepared to graduate and transition into adulthood. Appearance Clothing Body Language Voice Control

Larry A. Ryle High School Commitment Form • Form is found at this link: Senior Exit 2020 – Special Arrangements – V-school, Dual Enrollment, IGNITE and Co-op students • Must have completed and turned into RAP teacher by Monday, March 2 nd, 2020 – Commitment form- on-line – Letter to Graduation Committee- 3 copies – Resume- 3 copies

Larry A. Ryle High School Commitment Form

Larry A. Ryle High School Senior Exit Schedule (Example) Prior to your scheduled day, you will receive a letter detailing the following information. * The group represents your room location.

Larry A. Ryle High School Seniors – The Class of 2020 Good Luck! Continue the tradition.