Senior Exit Project Information Rock Creek High School

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Senior Exit Project Information Rock Creek High School

Senior Exit Project Information Rock Creek High School

Introduction of Exit Committee �Committee comprised of the following: �Kellie Milner, Room 109 �

Introduction of Exit Committee �Committee comprised of the following: �Kellie Milner, Room 109 � milnerk@rockcreekschools. org �Cherrie Lindsey, Room 111 � lindseyc@rockcreekschools. org �Sara Miller, Room 118 � millers@rockcreekschools. org �Jessica Augustine-Stegman, Room 112 � augustij@rockcreekschools. org �Desiree Renner, Room 114 � rennerd@rockcreekschools. org �Contact us at 494 -8591 or by e-mail

The Purpose �Common Core Standards & Mastery Learning �Application of Workplace Skills �time management,

The Purpose �Common Core Standards & Mastery Learning �Application of Workplace Skills �time management, responsibility, perseverance �Character Traits �honesty, integrity, reliability, dependability, respect, courage, diligence, assertiveness, etc. �Writing skills �Communication skills �Interview skills �Giving an oral presentation �Defending/justifying project �Meeting and working with new people �Career Pathways/Career Exploration

The Process-Project Proposal �Project Types ü Academic: project involves formal instruction from a mentor

The Process-Project Proposal �Project Types ü Academic: project involves formal instruction from a mentor ü Community Service: project provides viable service to the community ü Career: project involves potential future employment ü Personal Growth: project represents a unique personal challenge � 15 hours required � Half of the hours (7. 5) can be training � Taking classes, working with mentor, etc. �Find & interview community mentor (meet criteria) �Project must relate to research paper

The Process-Research �Research Paper �Completed in Junior English � Thesis-based � Career-based �English department

The Process-Research �Research Paper �Completed in Junior English � Thesis-based � Career-based �English department sets guidelines and rubric for paper � 9 weeks of class time provided during 3 rd Quarter � broken down into several assignments and drafts � interview transcript may be used as a source for paper � plagiarism policy strictly enforced �Final copy in senior portfolio � Student is responsible for maintaining file on server � Student should have backup copies of files (home/flash drive) �Junior English teacher grades all papers (continuity) �See Research Paper Rubric in manual or on Web page

The Process-Portfolio �Organized notebook �Research Paper w/Works Cited �Project Logs � Project Training Log

The Process-Portfolio �Organized notebook �Research Paper w/Works Cited �Project Logs � Project Training Log � Project Execution Log �Student Reflection Paper �Documentation of project work � Photos (w/date stamp) � Video � separate from the portfolio � Technical drawings, blueprints, lesson plans, etc. � Costs and/or materials list �Final copy of project proposal w/proper signatures

The Process-Oral Presentation �The Presentation � 10 -20 minute oral presentation before panel of

The Process-Oral Presentation �The Presentation � 10 -20 minute oral presentation before panel of judges � Mentor, Advisor, Faculty Member � Other audience members are presenter’s choice �Visual Aids (highly recommended) �Portfolio � presented to panel 2 weeks prior to presentation �Professional dress and behavior �Timing Proctor �Videotaped

The Evaluation �Rubrics are provided to students in advance and are posted on website

The Evaluation �Rubrics are provided to students in advance and are posted on website and school network �See Project Rubric in manual or on Web page �See Oral Presentation Rubric in manual or on Web page

Student Responsibilities �Decide project topic (class brainstorming activity) � Write proposal and submit to

Student Responsibilities �Decide project topic (class brainstorming activity) � Write proposal and submit to Exit Committee for approval � +5 hour penalty for missing deadline � Due in mid-November of junior year � all changes must be approved and proposal form revised �Find and interview a community mentor � Must not be a relative (including step) or an employee of the Rock Creek School District � Must have expertise in field (minimum 2 years); 21 years old �Decide paper topic that relates to project topic � Write research paper in Junior English �Complete project � Cannot use Rock Creek facilities to do project � Projects involving school improvements can be done w/special permission from the Board of Education & Exit Committee � Meet all required deadlines and criteria �Keep all files in an Exit Project folder (Virtual Portfolio)

Paperwork �Proposal Form (located on website and school network) � Complete interview questions-record response

Paperwork �Proposal Form (located on website and school network) � Complete interview questions-record response in form provided � Use a recording device to record entire interview � Get mentor and parental signatures of approval � Submit proposal draft to Exit Committee for approval �Final Copy of Proposal � Make recommended revisions & submit final typed copy of proposal and interview (must have required signatures) �Mentor contact forms � 3 needed in addition to the interview and/or proposal meeting �Project Log � Fill out as you go � Record time spent on project � Record personal reactions �Deadline dates provided by Exit Committee

At School �Students required to attend advisor periods until ALL components of the exit

At School �Students required to attend advisor periods until ALL components of the exit project is passed �Research paper; portfolio, project, electronic portfolio �Must be passing all classes required for graduation �Advisor Class Drop �Students may drop one or both advisor periods provided the requirements are met Students MUST leave campus during that time � If a student is no longer passing a required graduation course, he/she must report to remedial advisor class � �Excused Exit Project Day �Students may take ONE excused absence day to work on any aspect of their project � Proper form must be filled out and signed

Advisor Curriculum �Advisor Periods utilized for training students �Interview Skills (Junior Year) � How

Advisor Curriculum �Advisor Periods utilized for training students �Interview Skills (Junior Year) � How to contact, meet, & greet; ask questions; record responses �Letter & Envelope Formatting (Junior Year) � Thank-you letter to the mentor � done after proposal is submitted and approved � Business letter formatting; writing skills; addressing envelopes � Paper Revision (Senior Year) � Lab time provided to make corrections to exit paper (due end of September) �Reflective Writing (Senior Year) � Instruction provided on reflective and analytical writing �Oral Presentation Skills (Senior Year) � Speech organization skills, technology usage �Portfolio Preparation (Senior Year) � Instruction provided on how to properly put portfolio together

Exit Committee Responsibilities �Committee sets all standards �Ownership of Project* �Quality of project �Learning

Exit Committee Responsibilities �Committee sets all standards �Ownership of Project* �Quality of project �Learning stretch �Submission of paperwork �Meeting of deadlines �Committee reviews all proposals �Viable � Qualifications of mentor � Costs of project � Dangerous to students

Ownership of Project �Employment and the Project �Existing Employment � No part of project

Ownership of Project �Employment and the Project �Existing Employment � No part of project can be executed at your existing place of employment �Job Opportunity � All REQUIRED hours for project must be unpaid � After required hours met seniors can log remaining hours and receive pay �Job Shadow � Can be used for training/learning concepts �Entrepreneurship Projects � Donations of profits highly encouraged

Communication Provide open lines of communication about the process to our: �Students �Parents �Faculty

Communication Provide open lines of communication about the process to our: �Students �Parents �Faculty �Community Information can be found on the Rock Creek Schools website (www. rockcreekschools. org) �Rock Creek Jr/Sr High School Exit Projects �QR scan on brochure will take you to web page

Proposal Considerations Fields of Study for Research Paper �Medical, Psychological, Veterinarian, etc. �Most of

Proposal Considerations Fields of Study for Research Paper �Medical, Psychological, Veterinarian, etc. �Most of the time, this requires expertise with years of training, education, and licensing �Students under the age of 18 have too many liability issues which is too costly to mentors �Most mentors are not going to allow students to do anything with clients because of the liability and privacy issues �Author �Writing a book requires submission to publishers

Proposal Considerations Ownership of Project �Organizing an event, running a marathon, learning a new

Proposal Considerations Ownership of Project �Organizing an event, running a marathon, learning a new skill �Student must do ALL aspects of the organizing not just “show up to help” (involves setting up time frames, advertising, contacting persons to work, etc. ) �Projects of personal growth usually involve giving something to the community �Fundraising and/or oral presentations to community groups are involved �Public performances required �Being responsible to do all that is required (you affect your mentor’s place of business and other people) �Finding out that you “can’t” do the proposed project due to fear, illness, or injury

Proposal Considerations Cost of Project �Construction of buildings, decks, rooms, creating a dress, catering

Proposal Considerations Cost of Project �Construction of buildings, decks, rooms, creating a dress, catering an event, etc. �Construction is a major cost undertaking and will usually involve grants or fundraising and permission Public Presentations �Teaching to a group of people, giving presentations over a subject �cannot be USD 323 w/o special permission from committee and school board

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Senior Exit Project Information Rock Creek High School

Senior Exit Project Information Rock Creek High School