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The High School Project is a culminating high school initiative that demonstrates a student’s ability to write, speak, acquire and use knowledge, solve problems, and apply a variety of skills, including time management and task analysis. It is a culmination assessment that demonstrates what students know and can do as they prepare to graduate. It prepares them for college and/or the workplace and can help them transform their junior and senior year into one that is uniquely challenging and stimulating. The High School Project is performance based and adaptable to most topics of interest. The project requires that students use comprehensive resources as they work through four general phases of the process: Writing a research paper that reflects their information acquisition and literacy skills; conducting a rigorous, self-‐identified project related to the paper with the support of a mentor; developing a portfolio demonstrating and verifying the process they used; and delivering a formal, oral presentation on their findings, conclusions, and recommendations to a panel of adults from the community. The High School empowers juniors and seniors to use their talents, skills and creativity to demonstrate what they know and showcase their achievement in a final presentation. The High School Project is not the end of learning but the beginning of a life-‐long process of productive research, meaningful study, and useful actions to meet compelling problems and needs.
Strive for excellence Honor one another
Serve the community
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Why do we ask our junior and seniors to complete a high school project? To give our seniors a chance to demonstrate and continue to develop the following skills necessary for workplace and college success. ● Creativity ● Self-‐direction ● Innovation ● Flexibility ● Problem Solving ● Social Skills ● Critical Thinking ● Productivity ● Communication ● Accountability ● Collaboration ● Leadership ● Information & Media Literacy ● Responsibility ● Initiative
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Five Main Components of the Sunnyvale High School Project
The Proposal A statement of what you intend to research, do the project on and present. Included are the Letter of Intent, Parent/Guardian Certificate of Understanding, Mentor Forms, and Poster. If needed, waiver, financial proof and Facility Use request. The Paper A research paper that proves a specific thesis in MLA documentation style that must be at least 4-‐6 pages, not including the Works Cited page. A minimum of four sources will be required; and at least one of them must be a primary source. The paper must include in-‐text parenthetical documentation, the YES test, and Turnitin.com forms and verifications. The Project Could be any of the following examples: ⇨ A physical product: painting, scientific model, fashion outfit, computer program,
rebuilt engine ⇨ A written product: short story, book of poetry, novelette, newspaper articles ⇨ A performance: dance or singing recital, theatrical production, video creation,
produce a fashion show ⇨ A teaching or leadership experience: teach junior high health classes about teen
alcoholism, coach a junior basketball team ⇨ A physical experience: learn to scuba dive, run a marathon, start a fitness program ⇨ A career-‐related project: investigate a career by working in the field with
someone who is currently employed in the area and produce a document related to that field (brochure, guide, pamphlet, video)
⇨ A technology project: develop a home page on the World Wide Web, create a video game, build a robot, draw blueprints
The Portfolio A portfolio will be compiled that includes all paperwork along the way, poster as a front cover and verification (pictures, letters, receipts, documents) of project. The Presentation A formal 8-‐10 minute presentation that will be given to a board of judges – High School Project Boards.
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High School Project Committees
2014-‐2015
Topic Proposal – Junior Year Mark Conoway, Kerry Green, Brad Payne, Lisa Walker, Jimmy Wilson
Poster
Stasia Armstreet, Emery Dudensing , Brandon Kajihiro, Lance Simmons, Gary Taylor, Debbie Wilson
Research Paper
Ashley Broom, Sara McLaughlin
Project Kristen Williams, Lisa Walker, Wes Colwill, Chris Softley, Becky Fisher,
Ashley Broom, Lauren Arden, Autumn Softley, Cayle Beard, Sara McLaughlin
Portfolio
Jeanne Agha, Lauren Arden, Cayle Beard, Michael Fennig, Michael Schlegel, Chris Softley, Chris Wangler
Presentation
Candace Clarke, Chris Glassel, Starnes
Technical Assistance David Withrow
Community Coordinators Alicia Garner, Emily Vanek
Coordinator Paula Brooks
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Sunnyvale High School Project Timeline -‐ 2014-‐2015 (Class of 2015) Friday, August 29 – Activity Period -‐ Library High School Project Overview Meeting Wks of: Sept 2-‐5, Sept 8-‐12 Work to Complete Letter of Intent, Parental Certificate of Understanding
Fri, Sept 12 Topic Proposal Packet Due: Letter of Intent, Parental Certificate MENTOR INFORMATION DUE
Wed, Sept 17 Topic Proposals Returned Wed-‐Fri, Sept 17-‐19 Correct and reprint Letter of Intent Thurs, Sept 4 High School Project Parent/Student Meeting – 6:30 pm Wk of: Sept 22-‐26, Sept 29-‐Oct 3, Oct 7-‐10, Oct 13-‐17, Oct 20-‐24, Oct 27-‐Oct 31, Nov 3-‐7, Nov 10-‐14
Work on research paper
Fri, Nov 14 RESEARCH PAPER DUE – NO EXCEPTIONS – Paper Copy Wk of: Nov 17-‐21, Dec 1-‐5 Work on Poster Proposal Fri, Dec 5 Poster Proposal – NO EXCEPTIONS Wk of: Dec 8-‐12 Work on poster/Set up Time Log Wk of: Dec 15-‐19 Study for Semester Exams Wk of: Jan 6-‐9, Jan 12-‐16, Jan 20-‐23 Work on poster/Update Time Log
Fri, Jan 23 COMPLETED POSTER DUE – NO EXCEPTIONS Wk of: Jan 26-‐30, Feb 2-‐6 Work on Mentor Bio Friday, Feb 6 Mentor Bio Due – NO EXCEPTIONS Wk of: Feb 9-‐13, Feb 17-‐20 Work on Self-‐Evaluation Wk of: Feb 23-‐27, Mar 2-‐6 Work on Letter to Judges Wk of: Mar 16-‐20 Work to organize Portfolio/Work on Presentation Fri, Mar 20 Completed Letter to Judges & Presentation Special Request Form Due Wk of: Mar 23-‐27, Mar 30-‐April 3 Work to organize Portfolio/Work on Presentation Wk of: April 6-‐10 Work to organize Portfolio/Work on Presentation Fri, Apr 10 Completed Self-‐Evaluation due Wk of: April 13-‐17 Correct Self-‐Evaluations/Letters to Judges-‐reprint Mon, April 20 Completed Portfolio Due/Work on Presentation Wk of : April 20-‐24 Work on Presentation Friday, April 24 Check returned Portfolio Wk of: April 27-‐28 Make any corrections to Portfolio/Presentation Tuesday, April 28 & Thursday, April 30 Presentations to Judges – 6 – 8 pm
● Note: Shaded rows indicate high priority due dates. ● Senior English IV research paper will be integrated with the High School Project. Students who
decide not to complete the High School Project will have a topic assigned by the teacher for their English IV research paper.
● High School Project will fulfill one of the DAP requirements for graduation. ● Completion of High School Project will be required to be an Honor Graduate of SHS. ● Students who choose not to participate in the High School Project will not be included on various
trips or rewards when High School Project deadlines have been met. ● Students who commit to the High School Project but do not complete the project will be required to
pay back cost of trips they attended before they broke the commitment.
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Strive for excellence Honor one another
Serve the community Dear Student, Welcome to your last years at SHS! It has the potential to be your most rewarding school experience to date. High School Project may be a new concept for you, but be advised that as teachers, we are here to provide you with guidance and moral support, and we look forward to continuing this tradition with you. All junior and seniors are receiving this High School Project Handbook online, which is designed to make the High School Project process easier to understand. Your junior and senior advisors will review these materials with you and help you with the process throughout the school year. These documents as well as templates for all forms can be found at the Sunnyvale High School website. You are reminded that High School Project assignments are to be completed on your own time. Efficient use of your activity period will be extremely important. Be sure to back up all your work in the event that files become lost or corrupted. If you have any questions or need guidance, be sure to see your junior or senior advisor. It will be your responsibility to work with your mentor, teachers and parents to ensure that the High School Project experience will be successful for you. Treat the High School Project as an opportunity to undergo a genuine learning stretch in a subject area you are interested in. Your High School Project coordinator, advisors and the community at large are looking forward to working with you to make these years a rewarding experience. Sincerely, Paula Brooks High School Project Coordinator
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Topic Selection All topics must be appropriate to a high school setting. The Sunnyvale High School Handbook/Code of Conduct will serve as the basis for determining appropriateness. Your Junior or Senior Advisor and the Topic Proposal committee must approve all topics. Time Management Juniors and Seniors are expected to utilize their activity period and time outside of class to work on the High School Project. Students may begin their activity in the spring semester of their junior year as long as 15 hours are completed before the presentation. The activity and all hours need to be completed and verified prior to the portfolio due date of Monday, April 20. Special Requests or Issues Any special situation must follow the procedure outlined below. Some examples of special situations are:
o Extension of an established deadline o Changing the project/activity/research paper topic o Changing your mentor o Working with a partner or group o Any other problematic situations that may arise
Procedure for Special Requests or Issues To make a special request, the student must obtain an “Issue Resolution Form” from his/her Senior Advisor, fill it out and submit it to the High School Project Coordinator. Use of School Facilities If your project requires fundraising or in anyway involves the high school (either using school facilities or equipment or affiliated with a school group), you must fill out a student activities form and have it approved by Mr. Sterling. You can get this form from Mrs. Brooks, High School Project coordinator, or the Sunnyvale High School website. It is your responsibility to get the form signed by Mr. Sterling and it must be included with your Topic Approval Packet in order for your topic to be approved. Any student planning to use school facilities or to sell food at school must also see Mr. Sterling for the appropriate district forms. It is the student’s responsibility to submit and follow up on these forms, which can take as long as a month to process. Application for facilities is not a guarantee of availability – students must check the progress of their requests. All facilities and food requests must be submitted to Mr. Sterling with your proposal.
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Evaluation of Submitted Work Mentors, teachers and judges using standardized rubrics will do scoring of High School Project assignments. No late submissions of the final draft of the research paper or the portfolio will be accepted or scored without approval by the Review Board. It should be noted that no subsequent assignments would be accepted for submission until previous assignments are completed with a score of basic. Grading Policy Project Grade -‐ Evaluation of High School Project will appear on a student’s transcript as an addendum stating:
o Student successfully completed High School Project To receive this evaluation a student must have earned competent on all parts of the High School Project. The student must submit work that meets the requirements as indicated on the rubric.
Grading of Individual Parts
o Topic Proposal Approval Packet: The approved/unapproved evaluation received on the Topic Proposal Approval Packet (Letter of Intent, Mentor Form and Parental Certificate of Understanding) will determine whether or not a student’s topic is approved to continue.
o Research Paper: The research paper will be incorporated into the fall & spring semesters. In English IV, students will receive multiple process grades as well as grades for each draft of the paper.
o Poster: The final poster will be evaluated by judges using a 4-‐point rubric (Exceptional, Commendable, Competent, Not Yet). Students whose work is “Not Yet” will be required to revise the assignment until it is at a Competent level or above.
o Project: The final Project will be evaluated by the mentor using a 4-‐point rubric (Exceptional, Commendable, Competent, Not Yet). Students whose work is “Not Yet” will be required to revise the assignment until it is at a Competent level or above.
o Portfolio: The portfolio will be incorporated into the spring semester of the senior year. The portfolio will be evaluated by judges using a 4-‐point rubric (Exceptional, Commendable, Competent, Not Yet). Students whose work is “Not Yet” will be required to revise the assignment until it is at a Competent level or above.
o Oral Presentation: The oral presentation will be evaluated by a Senior Board consisting of community members using a 4-‐point rubric (Exceptional, Commendable, Competent, Not Yet). Students whose work is “Not Yet” will be required to revise the assignment until it is at a Competent level or above.
Students found guilty of forging required signatures, plagiarism, or failure to successfully complete any one component of the High School Project (Topic Approval Packet, Research Paper, Poster, Project Portfolio, Oral Presentation) will not receive credit; therefore, they will not receive endorsement on final transcript.
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Topic Proposal Approval Packet o Letter of Intent – TP1 o Parental Certificate of Understanding and Parent Consent – TP2 & 3 (Forms PCU
& CF) o Student/Mentor/Parent Contract – TP4(Form SMPC) o Poster – TP5
Process:
1. Choose a topic of interest. 2. Pick an activity related to your topic of interest. 3. Find a mentor who can assist you in your activity. 4. Explain the procedure to your mentor. Show them the mentor information on
the SHS website. 5. Interview the mentor about his/her qualifications and fill out the appropriate
sections on the mentor form. This is in your words, not your mentor’s. You will need this for your mentor bio in the portfolio. This form will be on the SHS website.
6. Have your mentor sign the mentor form by signing his name on the online form. 7. Summarize your project and resource needs on the Parental Certificate of
Understanding and type them in the form. The form is also found on the SHS website.
8. Have your parents sign the Parental Certificate of Understanding on the online form.
9. Do some preliminary research on your research paper topic. Be sure it is a topic on which you will be able to find information.
10. Write your Letter of Intent. Follow the guidelines indicated in this manual. 11. Create a draft (sketch) for your poster. 12. Submit your Parental Certificate of Understanding before September 13. Use
form on the SHS website. 13. Follow timeline for dates of submittal for all components of the High School
Project. Your Junior and Senior Advisors as well as the High School Project Committee will evaluate your packet. Save all typed documents in Google Drive (all students have a Gmail account) or Dropbox.com. Also save in 2 or 3 different places (on disk, hard drive) in a format that will work at both home and school. Be sure to save every 10 to 15 minutes. If you have questions about saving, please see Mrs. Brooks Seniors will be required to purchase a 1” vinyl binder with a front opening to display their poster proposal. High School Project binders are due by Friday, September 12.
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Evaluation Once Letter of Intent and Parent Certificate of Understanding are approved, you may proceed with your mentor forms and poster. All four pieces need to be approved before your research paper will be accepted. If any of the pieces are not approved or incomplete/missing, you will need to make any necessary changes or revisions. It may be that you need to change your project or find a better research topic. You will have to resubmit your packet. Do not begin your research paper until you are sure that your topic is acceptable. If your Topic Approval Packet is not approved, your first draft of the research paper will not be graded until it is approved. You can assume that there is a one-‐week turn around time to get your packet approved, so plan accordingly. If your Topic Approval Packet is approved late, the first draft of your research paper will be graded down for lateness accordingly. Once approved, keep the Letter of Intent in a safe place. You will need a clean copy for your portfolio. Your poster will go in the front cover of your High School Project notebook. A larger laminated copy will be turned into your Senior Advisor. The Parental Certificate of Understanding and Parent Consent Form will be kept in the High School Project office.
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LETTER OF INTENT – TP1 This is a letter in which you formally indicate your High School Project topic, your research paper focus, your activity and your understanding of the consequences of plagiarism. You are writing this letter to your Junior or Senior Advisor. It must be approved and signed by your Junior or Senior Advisor and the Topic Proposal committee. Formatting Instructions:
o One inch top, bottom, left, right margins o 12 point Times New Roman font o Single space within paragraphs o Double space between paragraphs o Follow the formatting outline given on the next page o Keep your letter to one page o Be sure to include the lines for your Junior or Senior Advisor and the Topic
Proposal committee to approve your topic. These must be on the same page as the letter.
Below are some questions that you need to answer in your Letter of Intent
o Is my topic clearly identified and does it involve a learning stretch? Does it show how I will be challenged by my project?
o Is it appropriate according to school and community standards? o Does my research topic tie into my activity? o Will I be able to spend at least 15 hours during the year on my activity and will
those hours be completed prior to April 18? o Have I verified that my High School Project is feasible? o Did I identify potential resources for the research paper and activity? o Will I need outside funding? If so, what are the sources and what is the strategy
for securing the funds needed to complete my High School Project? o Am I doing a fundraiser for my activity and have I completed the extra steps
required for doing a fundraiser? o Am I doing my project with a partner? If so, did I indicate that in my letter and
have I turned in an Issues Resolution Form requesting this? o What are my time requirements? Will I need any special time off? o Will my project involve the school somehow (occurring on school grounds, using
school equipment or affiliated with a school group) and have I completed the forms required for doing a project affiliated with the school?
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Letter of Intent Format – TP1 (DO NOT TYPE THIS ON LETTER) Student Name Student Street Address City, State ZIP Phone Number with Area Code Today’s Date (June 17, 2011 Format) Junior or Senior Advisor’s Name Sunnyvale High School 222 N. Collins Road Sunnyvale, TX 75182 Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms. ______________________: Example -‐ Dear Mrs. Brooks: Paragraph 1 – Introduction Describe the general area of interest of your High School Project. Explain why you chose this overall area of interest. Describe what you already know or have done which will help you with your knowledge base. State your topic for your High School Project. Indicate what your learning stretch will be and how you will be challenged. Make sure you capitalized High School Project. Paragraph 2 – Research Paper Begin with a transitional sentence (For my research paper…) and indentify the topic on which your research will focus. Identify some of the subtopics you might include in order to prove a thesis. Identify some of the resources you plan to use (library, mentor, other community sources, Internet, manuals, etc.) Paragraph 3 – Activity Begin with a transitional sentence (For my activity…) and identify what you will be doing for your activity. Explain the relationship of your research paper to your activity. Describe the activity in specific terms. What is it ~ Who’s involved ~ Potential cost (and how you will pay for it.) Potential time. Identify and give short description of your mentor. Possible resources (financial, multimedia lab, outside training, etc.) Sincerely, Your name typed Approved: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Senior Advisor Topic Proposal Committee Representative
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High School Project Letter of Intent Rubric
Descriptor 4 Exceptional
3 Commendable
2 Competent
1 Not Yet
Form
atting
● All required formatting included
● Document on one page ● Footer included with information for Topic Proposal committee to sign
● Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the letter
● No grammatical mistakes in the letter
● All required formatting included
● Document on one page
● Footer included with information for Topic Proposal committee to sign
● No more than 1 error in capitalization
● No more than 1 error in grammar/usage
● All required formatting included
● Document on one page
● Footer included with information for Topic Proposal Committee to sign
● No more than 2 errors in capitalization
● No more than 2 errors in grammar/usage
● One or more formatting guidelines not followed
● Footer not included with information for Topic Proposal Committee to sign
● More than 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation
● More than 2 grammatical/usage errors
Introduction
● General area of interest of High School Project described in detail ● Previous knowledge described ● Topic stated in detail ● Learning stretch and challenge of project stated ● High School Project capitalized
● General area of interest of High School Project described in detail
● Previous knowledge described
● Topic stated ● Learning stretch stated and challenge of project
● High School Project capitalized
● General area of interest of High School Project described
● Topic stated ● Learning stretch stated
● High School Project capitalized
● General area of interest of High School Project stated but not described
● Learning stretch not stated
● High School Project not capitalized throughout the letter
Research
Paper
● Smooth transition from introduction to research paper paragraph
● Topic for research paper stated and explained
● Subtopics stated ● Resources to use identified
● Transition sentence used to introduce research paper
● Topic for research paper stated and explained
● Resources to use identified
● Topic for research paper stated and explained
● Resources to use identified
● Topic for research paper stated but not explained
● No resources identified
Activity
● Smooth transition from research paper to activity paragraph
● Activity stated in specific terms such as what is it, who’s involved, and potential cost
● Connection between research paper and activity stated and explained
● Description of mentor ● Possible resources identified
● Transition sentence used to introduce activity paragraph
● Activity stated in specific terms
● Connection between research paper and activity stated
● Possible resources identified
● Activity stated in specific terms
● Connection between research paper and activity stated
● Possible resources identified
● Activity stated but not in specific terms
● No connection given between research paper and activity
● No resources identified
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SHS -‐ High School Project Letter of Intent Score Sheet Student_____________________________________________________ Date _________________________________ Letter of Intent Committee Member Name ____________________________________________________ Please score the following areas based on a point system from 4 to 1.
4 – Exceptional 3 – Commendable 2 – Competent 1 – Not Yet
__________ One inch top, bottom, left, right margins
__________ 12 pt. Times New Roman __________ Date, salutation and closing in correct format
__________ Single space within paragraphs, Double space between paragraphs __________ Letter on one page
__________ Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the letter __________ No grammatical mistakes in the letter __________ Introduction stated in detail – Paragraph 1 __________ Research Paper stated in detail – Paragraph 2 __________ Activity stated in detail – Paragraph 3
TOTAL __________ Total Points (All points added from above)
__________ Average (Total Points divided by 10)
Comments:
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High School Project Consent Form – Form CF These forms are signed by the parent/guardian stating that they are aware of and support what you are doing for your High School Project activity, what resources you may need and your plan for securing them. They are also indicating that they are aware of the consequences if you fail to turn in any part of the High School Project or if you plagiarize or forge any signatures. Please type the description of the activity and the explanation of any resources you will need and have both you and your parents sign the form. These forms are online and students/guardians are encouraged to fill out online. All forms are available at the following: www.sunnyvaleisd.com, High School, Clubs & Activities, High School Project.
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Sunnyvale High School High School Project Parental Certificate of Understanding – Form PCU
High School Project is divided into a research paper and an activity. For the activity component of the High School Project, my son/daughter has decided to do the following: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I understand that child may work on their activity during the summer or fall semester of their senior year but at least 15 hours must be logged during the course of the year. All activity hours are to be accompanied by a reflective log. In order to complete the activity described above, my student will need access to the following resources and assistance: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I fully understand that the selection of the activity component is a decision made independently of the staff and administration of Sunnyvale High School. All activities are the responsibility of the student and his or her parent or guardian. Any activity involving schools in the SISD or fundraising must have prior approval in writing. The student is to see his/her Junior/Senior Advisor regarding proper procedures and forms. All consequences of this activity choice and production experience, unless otherwise stated in writing, rest solely with the student and his/her parent or guardian. I also realize that the must, in some way, be related to the High School Project Research Paper and represent a learning stretch for the student. I understand that if any aspect of the above mentioned activity requires that my son or daughter be off-‐campus during normal school hours, prior approval must be obtained in writing from the High School Project Coordinator. In addition, a signed off-‐campus permission slip must be turned in to the office prior to any student leaving campus for the above-‐mentioned purposes. I understand that my son/daughter is making a commitment to complete the High School Project by May 1. I am aware that there will be reward trips throughout the year that are funded by the school at no cost to the students. I understand that if my son/daughter breaks the commitment at any time during the year that I will be responsible to reimburse the school the cost of the trips that have already been taken. I realize that this reimbursement procedure is put in place to encourage students to complete the High School Project. In addition, a signed off-‐campus permission slip must be turned in to the office prior to any student leaving campus for the above-‐mentioned purposes. Signatures below indicate an understanding of this information. ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Parent Signature Student Signature ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Parent Name (printed) Student Name (printed) ______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Date Name of Senior Advisor and Project #
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Sunnyvale High School High School Project Consent -‐ Form CF As a parent or guardian of _______________________________________________, a senior at Sunnyvale High School, I am aware that this student has chosen to participate in the High School Project. I am aware that the project consists of five phases that include the proposal, research paper, project, portfolio and presentation. I am aware that my child will receive multiple English grades for the research paper; plagiarized papers will receive a grade of zero (0). He/she has my permission to complete this project, and I agree to release the school district and its employees from all claims arising from financial obligation incurred, or damage, injury, or accident suffered while he/she participates in the project chosen. Students found guilty of forging required signatures, plagiarism, or failure to successfully complete any one component of the High School Project (Topic Approval Packet, Research Paper, Poster, Project Portfolio, Oral Presentation) will not receive credit; therefore, they will not receive endorsement on final transcript. Parent/Guardian (please print)_____________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian signature _________________________________________________________________________ Phone: Home: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Work: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Cell: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sunnyvale High School encourages seniors to consider the safety factor when
selecting their projects. We reserve the right to reject any inappropriate, dangerous or illegal project.
Received by Senior Advisor: ________________________________________________________________________ Signed: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________________________________________ Project #: ___________________________
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Student/Mentor/Parent Contract -‐ Form SMPC A mentor is a person who has expertise in your chosen field of interest and will serve as a resource and guide. Your mentor will also be verifying your completion of the required 15 hours. As part of the learning stretch, a student must use someone other than a parent/guardian or SISD teacher for this project (unless there are special circumstances). The mentor must be at least 21 years old. On the mentor form, you will include a description of your activity, a description of your mentor’s qualifications to be your mentor and of how he/she will be helping you. This form is to be filled out by you in your own words and typed. Then have your mentor sign it. From this form you will formulate your mentor bio. You must have 4 varied visits with your mentor.
Sunnyvale High School High School Project Mentor Consent
Dear Mentor, This student has chosen you to act as a mentor for his/her High School Project. Sunnyvale High School is very grateful to you for your cooperation and for your willingness to share your expertise with this student. Suggested responsibilities of the mentor are as follows:
1. Meet with the student and discuss the possibilities for ‘hands on’ experience in your area.
2. Provide practical advice and guidance through the project/product phase. 3. Allow the student to “career shadow” you, if appropriate. 4. Possibly provide input into the student’s research. 5. Fill out Mentor application online at www.sunnyvaleisd.com, Sunnyvale High
School, Clubs and Activities, High School Project.
At the completion of the project you will be asked to answer four questions and complete an evaluation rubric:
1. Can you verify that the student has spent at least 15 hours on the project? 2. Have you seen the project at different stages of completion, not just the final phase?
(You will need to list 4 different dates that the student met with you during the course of the project.)
3. What specific problems did the student encounter and overcome? 4. What success have you seen the student achieve? 5. Evaluate the student on his/her project using the Sunnyvale High School Project
Rubric.
As you can see, your role in this project is that of advisor and verifier, while the student is responsible for completion of the actual physical project. If, at any time, you have questions or concerns regarding this mentoring experience, please contact Mrs. Brooks at our High School Project Office at [email protected]
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Student/Mentor/Parent Contract – Form SMPC
Student: I understand that I am responsible for making and keeping appointments with you. I also understand that you will be asked to sign a Mentor Verification Forms at the completion of the project/product phase to acknowledge my fulfillment of the required 15 hours and 4 Mentor meetings. Thank you in advance for the time and effort you will be dedicating to my education. My project topic is: __________________________________________________________________________________ My reason for selecting this mentor is: ____________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please PRINT and provide complete mailing address, email address, and phone number Mentor:
Mentor Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Relationship to student: _____________________________________________________________________________
Organization or place of employment: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: Work: ________________________ Home:______________________ Cell:
Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mentor Signature: ___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent:
I am aware and agree that _______________________________________ will serve as a mentor for my
son/daughter’s High School Project.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Received by Senior Advisor:
Date: _____________________ Signed: ________________________________________ Project # ______________
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Guidelines for Poster Purpose The poster should be a visual representation of your project (activity and research together). The design of your poster should reflect the theme of your topic. It may include words, pictures, photos, drawings, pamphlets, etc. as appropriate to your topic. Think of it as an advertisement of your High School Project. This poster is NOT an informational poster. The intent of the poster is to:
o Share the topic and intent of your project with the public o Give a visual representation of your High School Project
Audience Posters are designed with a broad audience in mind: students, parents, teachers and other distinguished guests. They will be displayed in the atrium area at SHS. Assistance See the art teacher or the computer teachers for hints and help if you need it. Students will be given time during their advisory period and computer labs will be open before and after school. There will also be open lab times at night closer to the poster due date. Requirements Size The completed poster must be at least 11” X 17” and no larger than 16” X 20”. It
should be made on a durable backing or laminated in order to be hung in the hallway. Seniors will be responsible for printing and laminating posters at home or through services such as Kinko’s, OfficeMax. There are also online services available. An 8 ½” X 11” copy must be inserted in the front of your portfolio folder.
Lettering Use bold, large font. Be careful with too many colors and styles. Lettering for the
title should be visible from 6 feet away and lettering for labels should be visible from 3 feet away. All lettering should be neat, finished and checked for errors.
Content The specific elements needed on this poster are: the title of your project, your name
(on the front) your Senior Advisor’s name, High School Project 2014, and at least one graphic (photo or illustration). The title should be a bold message. If you add additional text to the poster (such as photo or graphic labels), these must be less than 10 words. On the back of your poster put your name and a Works Cited page for any images or text that you use that are not your own.
Creativity Plan out all the elements first. Do not squeeze an excessive amount of material on
the poster. Get a second opinion. Do not use yellow or orange too often; these are hard to see from a distance. Create frames for display. Insert color backgrounds to add interest. Incorporate some originality in your poster and do not rely entirely on borrowed graphics. Remember for a poster of this sort (an advertisement), less is better. Also, neatness counts. Make it professional.
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Example of Poster – TP5
High School Project 2015
Jenny Smith
Project: Making a set of Dishes using a pottery wheel Mrs. Paula Brooks – Senior Advisor
Picture of
Jenny Smith
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High School Project Poster Rubric
Descriptor 4 Exceptional
3 Commendable
2 Competent
1 Not Yet
Form
at
● The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information and meets minimum requirements
● All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away
● Title can be read from 6 ft. away; describes content well
● All required elements are included on the poster. Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can re read from at least 3 ft. away
● Title can be read from 6 ft. away and describes content well.
● All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster
● Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away
● Title can re read from 4 ft. away and describes the content well
● Several required elements are missing
● Labels are too small to view or no important items were labeled
● The title is too small and/or does not describe the content of the poster well
Graphics
● Graphics are all in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 3 ft. away
● Powerful graphics with minimal words
● Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect an exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display
● Effectively “sells” topic ● All lettering and layout are professional
● Layout may include an original shape or medium
● Most graphics are in focus and the content easily viewed and identified from 3 ft. away
● Uncluttered and concise ● One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity and/or display
● Effective use of color, shape, texture, lettering and/or image
● All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand
● Most elements of the lettering and layout are professional
● Most graphics are in focus and the content is easily viewed from 2 ft. away
● Clutter or too much writing
● The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others
● Use of color, shape, texture, lettering and/or image compliments the topic
● All graphics related to the topic
● Lettering and layout are neat
● Many graphics are not clear or are too small
● Too much writing with little purpose
● Too cluttered and unclear
● No graphics made by the student are included
● Looks like a rough draft
● No originality ● Graphics do not relate to topic
● Sloppy lettering and/or layout
Message ● Catchy and/or
informative ● Makes a lasting impression
● Informs importance of topic
● A slogan or other message ● Message is cogent ● Incoherent,
confusing or inadequate
Works
Cited
● All borrowed graphics have a source citation
● All borrowed graphics have a source citation
● Most borrowed graphics have a source citation
● Several (2+) borrowed graphics not cited
● Missing altogether
Mechanics
and
Gram
mar ● Capitalization and
punctuation are correct throughout the poster
● No grammatical mistakes on the poster
● No more than 1 error in capitalization
● No more than 1 error in grammar/usage
● No more than 2 errors in capitalization
● No more than 2 errors in grammar/usage
● More than 2 errors in capitalization
● More than 2 errors in grammar/usage
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Sunnyvale High School -‐ High School Project Poster Score Sheet Student_____________________________________________ Date _________________________________ Poster Committee Member Name ______________________________________________________ Please score the following areas based on a point system from 4 to 1.
4 – Exceptional 3 – Commendable 2 – Competent 1 – Not Yet
__________ Poster must be at least 11” X 17” and no larger than 16” X 20”
__________ Poster made on a durable backing or laminated in order to be hung in the hallway
__________ Bold, large font. Not too many colors and styles. Lettering for the title should be visible from 6 feet away and lettering for labels should be visible from 3 feet away. All lettering should be neat, finished and checked for errors.
__________ Title of the project
__________ Name of student (on the front), Senior Advisor’s name, High School Project 2013
__________ At least one graphic (photo or illustration) __________ Title should be a bold message __________ Additional text to the poster (such as photo or graphic labels), must be less than 10 words __________ Works Cited page for any images or text that are used that are not the student’s must be
listed on the back of the poster with the student’s name
__________ No grammatical mistakes on the poster __________ Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the poster __________ Creativity
TOTAL __________ Total Points (All points added from above)
__________ Average (Total Points divided by 12)
Comments:
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The Paper
Research Paper: The research paper will be incorporated into the fall & spring semesters. In English IV, students will receive multiple process grades as well as grades for each draft of the paper.
The Paper The High School Project requires a 4-‐6 page research paper that follows MLA style, including in-‐text parenthetical documentation. The Works Cited page is in addition to the requisite 4-‐6 pages. The student will use a minimum of 4 sources. The YES test and the Turnitin.com forms and verifications will be included with the paper. Research Paper “YES” Test
This chart reflects the basic requirements for the research paper.
Yes No Basic Requirements Paper typed, double space, 12 point Times New Roman font Margins 1” Proper MLA heading and headers with page numbers Introduction with clear and focused thesis Works Cited page present and in correct format Minimum of six sources with at least one primary Correct parenthetical documentation Correct MLA documentation format Paper written in third person Length of at least 4-‐6 pages, not including Works Cited Page Turnitin.com verification All notes and related research process information submitted Junior and Senior English IV teacher will provide guidelines and due dates.
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Could be any of the following examples: ● A physical product: painting, scientific model, fashion outfit, computer program, rebuilt engine ● A written product: short story, book of poetry, novelette, newspaper articles ● A performance: dance or singing recital, theatrical production, video creation, produce a fashion show ● A teaching or leadership experience: teach junior high health classes about teen alcoholism, coach a junior basketball team ● A physical experience: learn to scuba dive, run a marathon, start a fitness program ● A career-‐related project: investigate a career by working in the field with someone whose currently employed in the area and produce a document related to that field (brochure, guide, pamphlet, video) ● A technology project: develop a home page on the World Wide Web, create a video game, build a robot, draw blueprints
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Student Activity Log
Purpose The purpose of this log is to keep a running record of your time and activities as you move through the activity portion of your project. It also serves as an additional verification of time spent on your activity. Contents This log is to be used to record all activities in which you engage as part of your actual project. In addition, your project log is an opportunity to reflect about what is working, what isn’t and what your next steps may be. You can record meetings with your mentor, phone calls, planning time, and any other activities associated with the completion of your project. Do not include time spent making your portfolio, poster or research paper. Format The log may be kept in your computer and then printed out for your portfolio. Some students keep the log in a separate notebook and put it in the back pouch of their portfolio. It should end up being a chronological record of the steps you took in completing the physical portion of your High School Project. It does not have to be typed. You can download and print a Student Log at www.sunnyvaleisd.com, Sunnyvale High School, Clubs and Activities, High School Project. Hours You may find that you need to begin your activity in the fall semester. This is not a problem. You will record all of your hours as you work through your activity. However, 15 or more hours are required to complete the project. Example of Project Log Entry Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Date Time Spent Activity 1/25/11 0.5 hour Contacted Amy, a parent coach, by phone. I asked her
about coaching the girl’s soccer team. I would like to do this for my project. It sounds like I will be able to do this if I want.
2/8/11 1 hour Went down to the playing field to meet with the girls and parents. I have decided to coach as part of my hours. The girls are really motivated. I think I will like doing this.
TOTAL 15 hours
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Mentor Information Mentor Bio Student must complete a brief biography of their mentor that includes a picture of the mentor and student together. Mentor biography must be typed double-‐spaced and a picture inserted into the document. Mentor Verification -‐ Form MV This is a document where your mentor will verify that you completed at least 15 hours working on your project before the portfolio due date. The document will be sent electronically to your mentor via email from Mrs. Brooks. **Be sure to complete your project ahead of schedule to give your mentor enough time to fill out online verification. Mentor Evaluation -‐ Form ME This is the rubric for the mentor to use in evaluating the student’s project. Mentors are encouraged to write additional comments. This will be included in the Mentor Verification document that will be send via email to your mentor.
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SHS High School Project Mentor Verification of Project -‐ FORM MV
Student’s Name ______________________________________________________________________________________
Project ________________________________________________________________________________________________
You have been chosen to verify the student’s efforts on his/her Sunnyvale High School High School Project. Since most of the time spent on the project phase of the assignment has been out of class, verification of the student’s efforts is necessary. Please answer the following questions to help us evaluate his/her project. Keep in mind that the student’s research paper has already been evaluated. This form refers only to the physical project. This is a copy for the student’s handbook. An online version will be emailed to you from the High School Project coordinator.
1. Can you verify that this student spent at least 15 hours creating this project?
¨ Yes ¨ No
Please estimate hours spent on project: ___________________________________________________
1. What specific problems did this student encounter and overcome?
2. What successes have you seen this student achieve?
3. List 4 dates that the student met with you.
Date 1: _______________________________ Date 2: ______________________________________________
Date 3: _______________________________ Date 4: ______________________________________________
Please mark according to the project rubric your evaluation of this student’s project:
_____ 4 Excellent _____ 3 Commendable _____ 2 Competent _____ 1 Not yet
Mentor’s Name (please print) ______________________________________________________________________
Mentor’s Signature __________________________________________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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SHS High School Project Mentor Evaluation Student Name_______________________________________ Total Points ______________________________ Mentor’s Signature _________________________________________________________________________________ To the Mentor: Please evaluate the student’s project using the criteria below. Please write additional comments. These comments are very important in the evaluation procedure. Please be as candid and thorough as possible. This is a copy for the student’s handbook. An online version will be emailed to the mentor from the High School Project coordinator.
Exceptional Achievement 4 Points
Commendable 3 Points
Competent 2 Points
Not Yet 1 Point
Score Total Points
Comments
Meets goals of
proposal and
challenge
Exceeds goals of proposal; a major challenge
Meets goals of proposal; product was a challenge
Not applicable Not applicable
Work Ethic
Prepares questions in advance; extends learning outside meeting times
Enthusiastic; knows how and when to ask questions; shows initiative; come ready to work
Is enthusiastic but is sometimes late to meetings; asks few questions
Does not meet as scheduled; rarely asks questions; lethargic; unenthusiastic; disrespectful
Timeliness in
completion
Product was complete well in advance of due date
Product was complete early enough to allow for troubleshooting, adding finishing touches, and evaluation
Product was on time, but did not allow extra time for troubleshooting, etc.
Product was late, incomplete, or of unacceptable quality
Responsibilities
on mentor sheet
fulfilled
Exceeded responsibilities
Met all responsibilities on mentor contract
Nearly met all responsibilities
Did not meet responsibilities on a regular basis
Product Quality
Craftsmanship demonstrates highly exceptional achievement as measured according to all professional standards for this kind of work
Craftsmanship qualities meet the standard for student’s individual learning, skills, and ability levels; use of correct tools, techniques, technology, terminology, and leadership (were applicable) is observed
Craftsmanship qualities do not meet the standard for student’s individual learning skills, and ability levels; use of correct tools, techniques, technology, terminology, and leadership (where applicable) lacking
Poor or incomplete craftsmanship; clearly below standard for student’s individual learning, skills and ability levels; little or no evidence of use of correct tools, techniques, technology, terminology, and leadership (where applicable)
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SHS High School Project Approval Requirements for Senior Related School Absence
NASB – Not absent school business
If it is necessary for a senior to miss a school day or a portion of the school day in order to fulfill a commitment for the physical project portion of his/her High School Project, the senior’s parent/guardian must submit a formal request for approval of the planned absence to the High School Project Coordinator who will send it to the High School Principal for approval. These requirements for NASB status will be reviewed on a case-‐by-‐case basis and will be approved or denied by the Principal based on the justification provided for the “reason for absence”.
1. Completed High School Project NASB Permission Form must be turned into the High School Project Coordinator at least five school days prior to the requested time off.
2. A maximum of one NASB day for High School Project activities may be granted based on the justification provided to the principal. Students may not take a day that has a test scheduled.
3. Seniors receiving approval for the High School Project NASB day will deliver the approved High School Project NASB form to the attendance office upon their return to school.
4. Approval will be possible only for those who are up to date on all High School Project items and passing ALL classes.
5. Students will be responsible for ALL missed work.
NASB Forms can be obtained from the High School Project office. NASB days may not be taken for the purpose of writing the research paper or compiling the portfolio.
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SHS High School Project – Form NASB Not As School Business – Excused absence form request
Please use ONLINE request form – this is an example of online form
Please excuse my absence for my High School Project. I understand that I am responsible for any missed schoolwork for this one-‐day absence. Form must be submitted to Mr. Sterling for approval. Completed form must be on file with the High School Project Coordinator. (Please print in ink or type) Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle day of absence M T W Th F Date _______________________________________ High School Project ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Reason for Absence ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of person supervising project ______________________________________________________________ Contact Phone # _________________________ Signature _______________________________________________ Parent Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________ Student Signature ____________________________________________________________________________________ Principal Signature __________________________________________________________________________________ Date ____________________________________ Approved ________________ Denied ________________
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Self-‐Evaluation
The purpose of this component is to provide a structure for reflection. This is an extremely important part to any learning process. A part of this process is wondering what might have been done differently, if anything, to produce a better result. It will be evaluated on your depth of thought. The following questions need to be completed by typing in organized paragraph form. Questions to Answer: 1. What was your research topic? 2. What was your physical activity? 3. Did your topic or activity evolve? Explain. 4. Did you make any useful or unexpected discoveries? Explain. 5. How did your research paper connect to your activity? 6. Did your position change as a result of your research? 7. Time management is a critical skill in the High School Project. Discuss your time management.
a. How much time did you spend preparing your research paper? b. How much time did you spend completing your physical product? c. Did you use the timeline to keep yourself on track? d. What would you have done differently if you had to do your High School Project over again? e. As you have completed your portfolio and as you are preparing for your presentation, what can you do to better prepare yourself for the final presentation?
8. What were some of the difficult parts of the High School Project? How did you deal with them? 9. Write down any final thoughts, ideas or reflections on either the product or
the process you used in creating your High School Project. 10. Share what you learned about yourself as you completed this project and
how you grew as a person. Share what you learned about your project. Enhanced Contents The enhanced contents should include items such as photos, drawings, computer images, brochures, handouts, flyers and other evidence related to your project that helps to illustrate or exemplify what you did. Please include a short caption or explanation of each of your enhanced content pieces.
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The Portfolio A portfolio will be compiled that includes all paperwork along the way, poster as a front cover and verification (pictures, letters, receipts, documents) of project. Purpose The purpose of the portfolio is to demonstrate your learning and self-‐discovery from the High School Project. Before you speak to your Senior Board, the judges will preview the portfolio that you have prepared for them. This portfolio is a compilation of assignments done for your High School Project throughout the year and will provide a “sneak preview” of who you are, what you did for your High School Project and what skills and learning you acquired. Based upon this initial introduction, your judges can then ask related questions during the question and answer period of the Senior Boards. Remember, your portfolio will give the judges a first impression of your work, and first impressions do count. Requirements Contents There are 11 required pieces for your portfolio. Container The most common form for a portfolio is a binder or report cover. It should
include all the required documents. It may contain dividers. However, a portfolio is a personalized document and may take many different forms. No matter how it is assembled, it must contain ALL the required documents in the order specified in your Senior Portfolio Checklist. Feel free to add creative touches or enhancements that address your topic and reflect your personality. It is NOT required that you spend an excessive amount of money for fancy binders and plastic sheet covers in order to earn a high score. If you choose to use them, buy them early.
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High School Project Portfolio Checklist Check off when completed.
________ 1. Cover Page – the Cover (8 ½” X 11” copy of Poster) must be placed on the outside cover of your portfolio.
________ 2. List of Contents (typed) -‐ List of contents of the portfolio in the order that they appear. Use this checklist to put the components in the proper order.
________ 3. Letter to the Senior Board Judges (typed) – Your letter to the judges is an informal letter of introduction. It gives you an opportunity to tell the judges something about yourself. Follow the format for the Letter of Intent but the contents should be like a personal letter. It is important for the judges to know any challenges or success you have experienced. Some students have included academic achievements, sports, extra-‐curricular activities, family background, and future goals. This letter is an extremely important part of your portfolio.
________ 4. Letter of Intent (must have two signatures – done at beginning of year) this is simply the letter of intent that you wrote at the beginning of the year. Make sure that you are using a clean (no spelling or grammar errors) copy that has both signatures. If you will be reprinting your letter, be sure to leave yourself enough time to get the two signatures again.
________ 5. Research Paper (typed) – This is simply a clean (no spelling or grammar errors) copy of your research paper. Do not forget to include the Works Cited page.
________ 6. Mentor Bio (picture with mentor and you included)
________ 7. Mentor Evaluation/Mentor Verification Form (typed or legibly handwritten)
________ 8. Student Log (typed or legibly handwritten)
________ 9. Self-‐Evaluation (typed)
________ 10. Enhanced Contents – pictures verifying project (mandatory), media, advertisement brochures, thank you notes, etc. (Not required)
________ 11. Three copies of the Portfolio Evaluation (may be put in folder pocket)
________ 12. Three copies of the Senior Board Evaluation (may be put in folder pocket)
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High School Project Portfolio Rubric
Descriptor 4
Exceptional 3
Commendable 2
Competent 1
Not Yet
Completeness ● All required items
are included and completed in full
● All papers in the correct order
● List of contents matches required order of contents
● All required items are included and completed in full
● All papers in the correct order
● List of contents matches required order of contents
● All required items are included and completed in full
● All papers in the correct order
● List of contents matches required order of contents
● One or more items are missing or incomplete
● One or more items are out of order
● List of contents not done properly or missing
Hours
● 15 or more hours completed during spring semester
● Hours verified by mentor
● 15 or more hours completed during spring semester
● Hours verified by mentor
● 15 or more hours completed during spring semester
● Hours verified by mentor
● Less than 15 hours completed during the spring semester
● Hours not yet completed
● Hours not verified by mentor
Quality of
Responses ● Responses and
letters show exceptional insight and sophistication
● Writing is concise and personable
● Responses and letters show commendable insight and sophistication
● Writing is clear
● Responses and letters show insight and some sophistication
● Writing is comprehensible
● Responses and letters are incomplete or not included
● Writing is confusing or incomprehensible
Style/Professional Appearance ● An “attention-‐
grabbing” or interesting cover
● Aesthetically pleasing visual supports included
● Demonstrates extra effort in completing a creative and professional looking portfolio
● Enhanced contents are included, labeled, and explained
● Style reflects topic and student’s own personality
● Visual support included
● Evidence of effort and planning of the portfolio
● Enhanced contents are included
● Style reflective of topic but standard approach
● Cover has required information but print is the dominant feature
● Includes all required features but lacks originality
● Some evidence of effort and planning
● Little or not evidence of individual style or topic
● Cover missing required information; no visuals
● Lacks required features; no added visual support
● Little or no evidence of planning or effort
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Sunnyvale High School -‐ High School Project Portfolio Score Sheet Student_____________________________________________ Date _________________________________ Portfolio Committee Member Name ___________________________________________________ Please score the following areas based on a point system from 4 to 1.
4 – Exceptional 3 – Commendable 2 – Competent 1 – Not Yet
__________ Cover Page – the Cover (8 ½” X 11” copy of Poster) must be placed on the outside cover of your portfolio.
__________ List of Contents (typed) -‐ List of contents of the portfolio in the order that they appear. Use this checklist to put the components in the proper order.
__________ Letter to the Senior Board Judges (typed) – Your letter to the judges is an informal letter of introduction. It gives you an opportunity to tell the judges something about yourself. Follow the format for the Letter of Intent but the contents should be like a personal letter. It is important for the judges to know any challenges or success you have experienced. Some students have included academic achievements, sports, extra-‐curricular activities, family background, and future goals. This letter is an extremely important part of your portfolio.
__________ Letter of Intent (must have two signatures – done at beginning of year) this is simply the letter of intent that you wrote at the beginning of the year. Make sure that you are using a clean (no spelling or grammar errors) copy that has both signatures. If you will be reprinting your letter, be sure to leave yourself enough time to get the two signatures again.
__________ Research Paper (typed) – This is simply a clean (no spelling or grammar errors copy of your research paper. Do not forget to include the works cited page.
__________ Mentor Bio (picture with mentor and you included) __________ Mentor Evaluation/Mentor Verification Form (typed or legibly handwritten) __________ Student Log (typed or legibly handwritten) __________ Self-‐Evaluation (typed) No pts Enhanced Contents – pictures verifying project (mandatory), media, advertisement
brochures, thank you notes, etc.
__________ Three copies of the High School Project Portfolio Score Sheet (may be put in folder pocket) __________ Three copies of the High School Project Presentation Score Sheet (may be put in folder pocket)
TOTAL __________ Total Points (All points added from above) __________ Average (Total Points divided by 11)
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The Presentation A formal 8-‐10 minute presentation that will be given to a board of judges – High School Project Boards. Oral Presentation What The Oral Presentation is where you present your High School Project to a High School Project Presentation Board to demonstrate what you have learned and how you have grown. It is evaluated on both content and style. You will have 20 minutes for your presentation: 4 minutes for set-‐up, 10 minutes for the presentation itself, and 4 minutes for clean-‐up. Your presentation will be a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 10 minutes. When The presentations will be April 28 and April 30. You will receive the time and date for your Board by April 11. If you have any limitations on the time or date you can do your presentation, a Special Date Request form will be available online and must be submitted no later than April 10 to the High School Project coordinator. All requests will be accommodated as much as possible. Who There will be at least 3-‐5 judges on your High School Project Presentation Board. Special Needs If you have any special needs such as:
o Time and Date o Equipment: TV/VCR/DVD, overhead projector, computer, LCD projector,
SmartBoard o Location: Library, Computer Lab, Chemistry/Physics lab, Ag Lab, Consumer
Science lab, Cafetorium, Band Hall o Bilingual Board
You can request any of the above on the Special Request form that will be available from your Senior Advisor and must be turned in no later than March 21. If you fail to turn in the request by the due date, we will not be able to accommodate your request. Make request as early as possible! Expectations
o Dress professionally or thematically. o Have some form of visual aid, whether it is a poster, or materials you bring in or
a PowerPoint presentation or video. o Be organized and prepared for your presentation. Check out your equipment
ahead of time to make sure you know how to set it up once your presentation comes.
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Evaluation All Senior Board members will evaluate your presentation using the Oral Presentation Rubric. The scores from all Board members will be averaged to determine your score on the Oral Presentation. You will receive these rubrics in your advisory once all presentations have been completed and the scores have been recorded. If your presentation is below basic, you will upon Board approval have an opportunity to redo it on May 12. Tips for Success
o Practice, Practice, practice – give your speech to others and receive feedback. Also practice in front of a mirror. Fear of public speaking is overcome with practice. There will be a committee of teachers available for you to practice your speech in front of and to receive feedback.
o Shape and refine your speech. A practice speech will be required during advisory. o Plan use of support materials to help take focus off you (visuals such as poster,
PowerPoint, video. o If using cards, keep them simple. Perhaps a chart with an outline is a good
alternative. o Do not read your presentation from cards or a piece of paper. o Arrive in plenty of time to be as relaxed beforehand as possible. o Look for a friendly face in the audience and start addressing your speech to him
or her. o Familiarize yourself with the presentation rubric, as it will be used to evaluate
your Board presentation. o Begin with an attention getting opening. Some attention grabbers:
o Visual aids o Stories o Anecdote o Rhetorical question(s) o Short narrative o Clothing appropriate to your topic (example: surgical scrubs for
shadowing a nurse)
Use of visual aids o A visual aid such as video clips or PowerPoint needs to correspond to your topic.
Be sure to edit it and keep it short and concise. o Be sure to set up beforehand o Familiarize yourself with the use of equipment. Double-‐check your location. o Rehearse using the equipment that is in your room. They may change depending
on the room. o Your speech should be planned around your use of visuals. For example, if you
are using slides, you may show a few between each part of your speech or show them all while talking about your activity. For video clips, decide where to place them relative to your speech.
o If your props are hard to see, you may need to pass them around. Plan ahead. o If you are using a poster in your presentation, do not stand in front of it. o When you write on the board, use large print and move to the side.
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Sunnyvale High School High School Project Presentation
Date Request Form Please use ONLINE Date Request Form – this copy for example
Name _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle the date you would like to request for your presentation:
Tuesday, April 28 Thursday, April 30
Reason you need this date: (This has to be a verified reason and has to be written legibly. Must be turned in by Friday, April 10 to High School Project Coordinator.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For office use only: Date and Time Stamp: ______________________________________________________________________________
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High School Project Presentation Guidelines
Minutes Parts of Speech Points to Consider
4 Entrance Set-‐up
● This is the time allotted for you to set-‐up ● Be sure any equipment you are using is ready ● Rehearse set-‐up of the equipment so it goes smoothly
● Put up your poster, etc. ● You are not being graded during this time ● Write your name and your Senior Advisor’s name on the board
2 Introduction Introduction
● Introduce yourself and say who your Senior Advisor is
● Tell about yourself ● State interests or how you became interested in your topic for your project
● Remember, the introduction will catch your audience’s attention
● Set a positive tone for the speaker ● Introduces your overall project “The Big Idea”
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Body
Topic/Paper
● Include your thesis statement ● Tell about the facts of your research and give a summary of your findings
● Explain how you proved your point or position ● How did your research lead to or support your activity – make connection between the two
2 Activity
● Give an overview of your activity ● Discuss your hours (setting up the project, the 15 hours, etc.)
● Use of mentor ● Give some highlights of your activity (refer to your log if appropriate)
2 Learning Stretch
● This is one of the most important parts ● oth your research and activity? ● Tell about your learning stretch ● Personal – What did you learn about yourself? Time Management? Organization? Flexibility? Etc.
2 Conclusion Conclusion and Question
Time
● Final Evaluation of the experience ● Bring your speech to closure ● Where do you go from here? ● Any goals in the future? ● That was High School Project for you? ● Thank the judges for their time and for listening ● Invite the audience to ask questions. (Your option -‐ you may also let the audience ask questions during the presentation)
4 Exit Clean-‐up ● Collect your materials ● Judges will be filling out the rubrics during this time
● Breathe! You have just completed your High School Project!
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High School Project Oral Presentation Rubric
Descriptor 4 Exceptional
3 Commendable
2 Competent
1 Not Yet
Content
● Introduction powerful and grabs attention
● Superior knowledge of topic displayed
● Highly articulated learning stretch
● Clear, concise delivery of a logical sequence of material
● Strong conclusion ● Self-‐discovery compelling
● Used coherent creative ideas
● Related big idea to research topic and activity
● Introduction powerful ● Shows clear command of topic
● Clear, well-‐defined learning stretch
● Presentation organized; easy to follow
● Solid conclusion; clear and evident
● Self-‐discovery clearly stated
● Introduction present
● Shows knowledge of topic
● Learning stretch present
● Some organization ● Conclusion included
● Self-‐discovery present
● No evidence of introduction or “attention getting” device
● Lacks knowledge of topic
● No learning stretch demonstrated
● Presentation unorganized; choppy
● Weak ending; abrupt; no closure
● Self-‐discovery is not apparent
Form
at
● Set-‐up rehearsed and seamless
● Outstanding use of visuals (several typed used); compelling; shows preparation; and enhances understanding of topic
● Smooth transitions ● Overall format impresses audience
● Set-‐up organized and prepared
● Audio or visual components compelling and integrated
● Presentation smooth; natural; easy to follow
● Interaction poised; confident
● Set up acceptable ● Audio or visual component present
● Some preparation apparent
● Some effective interaction
● Set up haphazard, awkward, unprepared
● Audio or visual components not used or not related
● Audio or visual use shows little or no pre-‐planning or thought
● Presentation lacks cohesion; no evidence of planning
● Presentation awkward; no evidence of practice
Style
● Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others
● Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation
● Completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed
● Impromptu skills excellent, speaking volume and speed easy to follow; natural
● Dress professional and enhances presentation
● Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others
● Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation
● Prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals
● Impromptu skills evident; smooth responses
● Dress appropriate and neat; use of uniforms matches topic
● Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate some enthusiasm
● Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact
● Somewhat prepared
● Some impromptu skills displayed
● Dress is casual but not offensive or off topic for presentation
● Very little use of facial expressions or body language and did not generate much interest in topic being presented
● Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation
● Not prepared to present, impromptu skills lacking; reads from cards, no apparent rehearsal
● Dress either inappropriate, distracting; or uniform not related to topic
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Sunnyvale High School High School Project Presentation Score Sheet
Student_____________________________________________ Date _________________________________ Classroom __________________________ Judge ________________________________________________ Please score the following areas based on a point system from 4 to 1.
4 – Exceptional 3 – Commendable 2 – Competent 1 – Not Yet
Content __________ Introduction (Speaker establishes theme or purpose in a compelling
manner)
__________ Organization (Speaker demonstrates preparedness)
__________ Ideas support by details (Regarding the process of their project) __________ Application of Learning (Regarding the process and outcome of project)
__________ Relationship of Paper/Project (Speaker reflects how paper and project tie together)
__________ Conclusion (Speaker reflects thoughtfully on gains and legacy)
Delivery __________ Eye contact and Voice (Speaker is direct and comprehensive – Uses
appropriate volume, diction, rate, vitality and emotion) __________ Appearance and Poise (Dresses with respect for the occasion)
__________ Portfolio Visuals (Speaker uses appropriate and integrated visuals)
__________ Question / Answer (Speaker responds knowledgably & with poise) TOTAL
__________ Total Points (All points added from above – Content and Delivery
__________ Average (Total Points divided by 10) __________ Time of Presentation
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