Senior Capstone Project Burke County High School Purpose

Senior Capstone Project Burke County High School

Purpose � The purpose of the Capstone project is to provide students with the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned throughout their high school careers. � All Burke County seniors (not in an AP Lit class or MOWR) will be required to complete the Capstone project as a graduation requirement. � The Senior Project grade will account for 20% of the student’s final English grade and will replace the final exam in their English classes.

Components � There are 4 main components of the Capstone that will be graded by your child’s Senior English teacher. ◦ ◦ Research Paper Product Portfolio Presentation

Research Paper � Students will be required to research and document information on a subject of their choice. � As part of their research, students must obtain a mentor who will assist in advising throughout the project. � Students will draft an 8 -10 page research paper to prove their knowledge on the subject and to show what they have learned from their time spent with their mentor.

Product � Students will be required to apply the information they have gained through their research to manufacture a product. � A student’s product may be a physical product, a performance or demonstration, or a service to the community. � There must be a clear relationship between the student’s research and their product.

Portfolio � Students will be required to submit a portfolio containing the documents that demonstrate their journey throughout the project. � This portfolio includes personal notes, photographs taken, time logs with mentors, journal entries, letters, the research paper, etc.

Presentation � Students will be required to present their project before a panel of judges. � Students will deliver a speech between 8 -10 minutes detailing the specifics of their project, their product, and what they have learned in the process. � Students will be assigned a date and time for their presentations well in advance.