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Schuylkill Valley High School

Graduation Project

A Graduation Requirement - Class of 2013

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Why Do A Graduation Project??

The Reason

Schuylkill Valley requires successful completion of the Graduation Project Course

as a requirement for graduation.

The Reason

Businesses require workers who possess the following:

*Oral Communications Skills

The Reason

Businesses require workers who possess the following:

*Written Communications Skills

The Reason

Businesses require workers who possess the following:

*Personal Initiative

The Reason

Businesses require workers who possess the following:

*Ability to Complete Assigned Tasks on Time.

The Reason

People who possess these skills:

* Are more likely to be employed!

* Are more likely to be promoted!

* Receive higher salaries!

The Reason

The graduation project requires the student to develop and demonstrate these important skills.

The Reason

The purpose of the graduation project is to assure that all students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.

The Reason

This approach to the graduation project is designed to prepare students for future endeavors in post-secondary education or work.

The Reason

The project is entirely student driven.

The Reason

To complete the graduation project, students will need to demonstrate self-initiative.

The Reason

Advisors, resource people, and teachers are available to assist students, but the students must initiate the request for support.

Project Components

Project Components

Activity Project

Research Paper

Oral Presentation

Important Support People

Important Support People

Graduation Project CoordinatorMr. Steven Schell

Research Paper CoordinatorMr. Daniel Hornberger

Graduation Project AdvisorStudent Selected

Project Time Schedule

Project Time Schedule

Proposal Form

Advisor Approval Form

September 30, 2011

September 30, 2011

Project Time Schedule

Activity Logs

Should be submitted as soon as the required hours are completed

Must be completed by September 14, 2012

Project Time Schedule

Oral Presentation Scheduling Form September 21, 2012

Oral Presentation Beginning October 1, 2012

Project Time Schedule

Research Paper - 1st Submission October 5, 2012

Research Paper - 2nd Submission February 22, 2013

Project Time Schedule

All requirements may be submitted prior to the listed deadline!

Project Time Schedule

Except for the oral presentation, requirements submitted prior to the deadline may be submitted a second time! This allows you to correct mistakes and resubmit the requirement for a higher grade.

Course Credit

Course Credit

* The Graduation Project is a required

1.0 credit course.

Course Credit

* The Graduation Project Course will

appear on the student’s report card

and transcript in the senior year after

completion of all requirements.

Course Credit

* Students will receive a numerical

grade for the Graduation Project

Course.

Course Credit

* The grade received for the Graduation

Project Course will be included in the

student’s final G.P.A..

Course Requirements

Course Requirements

Activity Project

25+ Hours

Course Requirements

Research Paper

5 Pages

5 + References

Student must use multiple types of sources

Students may not use all internet sources

Citations As Required By MLA Standards

Course Requirements

Oral Presentation

15 Minutes

2+ Visuals

Grading Procedures

Grading Procedures

Required Forms and Hours

Graded by the Graduation Project Coordinator

Grading Procedures

Research Paper

Graded by a Senior English Teacher

Grading Procedures

Oral Presentation

Graded by a Senior English Teacher or the Graduation Project Coordinator

Grading Procedures

Final Course Grade

Based on the following percentages:

• Oral Presentation 30%

• Research Paper 30%

• Required Forms 10%

• Required Hours 30%

Grading Procedures

Late Submissions

Requirements submitted late will lose points:

• 11 - 20 Days 1/2 of the Points

• 1 - 10 Days 1/4 of the Points

• 21 - 30 Days 3/4 of the Points

• 31+ Days Late No Credit

Selecting A Topic

Selecting A Topic

*Pick an interesting topic!

Selecting A Topic

*The student should have fun doing the activity portion of the project!

Selecting A Topic

*The project should have some relationship to the student’s current or

future goals and interests!

Examples of Graduation Projects

Types of Projects

Projects Related to Employment

Projects Related to a Hobby

Community Service Projects

Learning a New Skill

Researching a Specific Topic

Projects Related to Employment

Becoming a Veterinarian

Projects Related To a Hobby

The Inner Workings of the Martin Guitar Factory

Community Service Project

Operation of the Berks County Humane Society

Learning a New Skill

The Operation of Emergency Medical Services

Researching a Specific Topic

Integrated Pest Management

in the Orchard Industry

Past Graduation Project

The History and Operation of a Zamboni

Advertising Benefits for the Philadelphia Flyers

How to Write a Screen Play

Rebuilding an Automobile Engine

Teaching Elementary Students with Special Needs

B.C.T.C. Students

B.C.T.C. Students

*B.C.T.C. students must complete a graduation project for B.C.T.C.

B.C.T.C. Students

*The B.C.T.C. graduation project has the same three components as

Schuylkill Valley’s graduation project.

B.C.T.C. Students

*B.C.T.C. students do not need to complete two different graduation

projects!

B.C.T.C. Students

*Your topic is your B.C.T.C. shop!

B.C.T.C. Students

*Use your B.C.T.C. teacher as your advisor!

B.C.T.C. Students

*Do your activity hours at B.C.T.C. and they will count toward both

graduation projects.

B.C.T.C. Students

*Do the research paper at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both

graduation projects.

B.C.T.C. Students

*Do the oral presentation at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both

graduation projects.

B.C.T.C. Students

When you complete your entire project at BCTC, remember to give Mr. Schell a copy of your “Final Graduation Project Grade Sheet”. Final Grades must be to Mr. Schell by March 29, 2013.

Keys to Success

Keys to Success

Select a topic you are interested in!

Keys to Success

Select a compatible advisor!

Keys to Success

Carefully read the entire Graduation Project Manual before you begin!

Keys to Success

As you start a new requirement reread the section of the Graduation Project Manual

related to that requirement!

Keys to Success

Start the activity portion of the project as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the summer between

your junior and senior years!

Keys to Success

Complete assignments before the due date!

Keys to Success

Submit your research paper twice!

Keys to Success

If you have questions or problems, read the appropriate section of your Graduation Project Manual!

Keys to Success

If you still have questions or problems, seek help!

Keys to Success

Remember that completion of the Graduation project is your responsibility!