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LYNNWOOD H.S.
Senior Project 2013
Introduction
Senior Project Coordinator- Mrs. Malowney/Mrs. Armstrong
Required for graduationAll full-time LHS students must complete in English 12 to
graduate (except AP). See counselor if you are Running Start. If you are in English 12 (except AP) you will be doing the LHS Senior Project.
Purpose Demonstration of your learning Chance to extend or enrich learning Step toward being a lifelong learner Excellent preparation for workplace
The 5 Phases of Senior Project
Approval(mid-May 2012—end of first semester 2012)
Research and applied learning (approval-presentation)
Portfolio (mid-April 2013)Presentation (April, 2013)Reflective essay (May, 2013)
Approval
Must receive approval to count hours/work over summer.
To get approved, turn in the following: Senior Project Approval Contract signed by
teacher, parent and you Proposed timeline of work to be completed—see
timeline template and guidelines Turn in to SE 223 or Mrs. Malowney’s mailbox by
due date listed on Approval Contract and email digital copy of Approval Contract to [email protected]
Digital Approval Contract available on SP SWIFT site.
Senior Project Approval Contract
Fill out completelyObtain all signaturesDo not staple, doodle or punch holes in any SP
formsTurn in WITH completed timeline and email digital
formAllow two days for gradingPapers returned via English teacher
Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will not be accepted and will be returned without grading.
Timeline
See timeline template and timeline guidelinesMust be in proper format per guidelinesDownload template from SP SWIFT siteTurn in WITH SP Approval Contract Do not staple or punch holes. Turn in
together in a folder or paper clipped.Allow two days for grading turnaround. All
items will be kept together through the revision process.
Summer Approval
Summer Work: Might include volunteering, lessons, internships, job shadows, interviews, etc.
Keep track of hoursKeep track of sources usedTake pictures and video of all parts of the
processComplete as many hands on hours as possible
Research and Applied Learning
Complete work outlined in the guidelines and your proposal/introduction
Complete at least 60 hours of work, 40 hours of which will be hands-on (volunteering, making a product, interning, lessons, etc.)
Complete and fill in Mentor Documentation Form as you go.
Research paper: Will be completed in English 12 next fall. If you want to work on it over summer, get topic approved
by end of this school year. (Malowney or Eng 12 teacher)Keep track of resources used for bibliographyPrepare your portfolio using the Senior Project GuidelinesI will visit Senior classes in the fall with more info.
Portfolio
Follows Senior Project GuidelinesMust be turned in to English 12 teacher for
portfolio checks throughout first semester (significant part of Eng 12 grade!!!)
Completed second week of April Reviewed and signed of by Eng 12 teacher and
panel of judges. Required for all projectsMust meet standard (must be revised until it
does)Must be revised one week prior to presenting to
be allowed to present.
Contacting Mrs. Malowney
SE 223X5236Friend Lhs Seniorproject on FacebookSenior Project SWIFT site
Access through LHS website Find Malowney under staff link and click on Senior
Project SWIFT [email protected]
Presentation
Must be at least 15-20 minutes in lengthMust follow provided format and include all items in
the presentation outline you will be givenJudged by a panel of teachers/community members
with knowledge of your fieldYou will also be asked questions at the end and must
answer knowledgably. Must receive standard from all judges to pass and
graduate.Will be scheduled for teacher work day in mid-April
or early May. You will have the opportunity to present early in
January.
Reflective Essay
After successful completion of presentationMust meet standards for reflective writingMust have a formal introduction, body and
conclusionMust be typed and free of errorsShould reflect on the process of completing
your project and what you learned.Due April 2013
Yearbook Senior Head shots
All senior head shots for the 12-13 LHS yearbook will be taken by Yuen Lui. Class of 2013 students will need to visit a Yuen Lui studio by September 30 to receive their FREE head shot. 12 convenient locations in DowntownSeattle, Roosevelt-Seattle , Bellevue, Redmond, Everett, Lynnwood, Kent, Tacoma,Portland, Beaverton, Clackamas, and Costa Mesa-Orange County. See Yuen Lui table tonight for more information.
Photos from other photographers may not be submitted for the senior section but may be included as part of a dedication ad. See ASB office for order form in the fall.
No purchase is necessary but packages are available from Yuen Lui as well.
Indoor and outdoor options are available for the yearbook head shot. Letters will go home early June.
Yearbook Premiere
June 1, 4th period in Aux. GymPay off yearbook deposits by May 24 or lose deposit
and book sold to someone else on waiting listGet on waiting list if you didn’t pre-order a book. No extras and cannot order more.
Premiere will have lots of prizes, food to purchase, and you can pick up your book early. Tickets are $2 w/ASB in ASB office and $3 w/out if you get them ahead of time. They are $3 at the door June 1.
