Check Out Process And Final Requirements for Project

Your Senior Project Advisors Mr. Schmidt Ackerman – Hao Ms. DeMauro Hardaway – O’Bryant Mrs. Dora O’Connell – Zuber

How far along is your Senior Project?

If you’ve missed a deadline or are behind on an extension, please get it to us ASAP. You are three and a half weeks away from checking out (Friday April 29 th ) All paperwork must be turned in prior to April 29 th

I’ve turned in everything! What’s next? If all of your paperwork is turned in and approved, it is almost time to check out and start your Senior Project

When do I checkout? The checkout forms will be available on Monday April 25 th in the Senior Lounge No checkout forms will be given out before this date

The Checkout Process In order to check out and begin Project, we have to verify that the following are clear: Attendance Finances Discipline Record Grades Graduation Requirements

You may begin part of the process before that date – Start today! See the banker (Ms. Steenbergh) and clear any fines or fees you owe Get your library books returned and pay any library fines that you have Go to Room 110 and clear up any unexcused absences that you have

Attendance Sign-off for Senior Project * PLEASE NOTE* Unexcused absences MUST be excused NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 27 You may pick up attendance printouts during the week of April , Once all unexcused absences are cleared you may obtain your attendance signature on the following dates:

Checkout Process Pick up your signature sheet and your instruction sheet on April 25 th in the Senior Lounge Here’s what it looks like:

Ms. DeMauro Jewelry IIIA Mr. Berger CP GovernmentD/Yes AP Calculus AB Mr. Tourneaux D/No StudentMister E

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed DO NOT MISS A CLASS TO GET A STAFF SIGNTURE OR INTERRUPT A CLASS IN PROGRESS TO OBTAIN A SIGNATURE FROM A TEACHER

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed YOU MAY GET SIGNATURES DURING FREE PERIODS BEFORE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL DURING YOUR CLASS FOR TEACHER SIGNATURES

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed It is the teacher’s decision as to when they sign your sheet Your teacher may have a particular day that they will sign the checkout sheet for everyone in the class

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Any forgery will result in the student being taking off project permanently

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Book Office Procedures All books except those specifically for AP or IB classes must be turned in prior to getting a signature from the book office. You must also have all of your book fines paid.

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Attendance Get your unexcused absences taken care of ahead of time Do not show up during the week of April 25 th with excuses

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you have less than 7 excused absences in all of your classes, any of the secretaries in Room 110 will sign your checkout sheet

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you have more than 7 excused absences in any of your classes, they will not sign off on your attendance You must see your assistant principal for the attendance signature

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Your assistant principal may ask you to provide documentation for any extended absences due to illness or for any extenuating circumstances

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you have ANY unexcused absences, you will not be able to get a signature

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Do not see your advisors or teachers regarding absences, either excused or unexcused You must deal directly with the attendance office or your assistant principal for your absences

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed In order to keep things from getting overcrowded in Room 110, the secretaries have asked that you observe the following schedule

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Ackerman – Hao  Schmidt  Tuesday April 26 th Hardaway – O’Bryant  DeMauro  Wednesday April 27 th O’Connell – Zuber  Dora  Thursday April 28 th

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed GRADES AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed You must have all of your teachers sign the sheet before you go to your counselor to obtain their signature so that your counselor can verify that you have met the requirements for each class you need to graduate

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Teacher signatures go on the reverse side of the Checkout sheet If you have an A, B or C in a class, you should be cleared to go on Project without an issue

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you have a D or an F, there are several things that could happen when you ask your teacher for his or her signature:

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed D/Yes – If your teacher wants you to go on Project and has no more requirements for you to fulfill, he or she signs “D/Yes” and you have their consent to go on Senior Project

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed D/No – If your teacher wants you to stay in class and continue to attend school (and not go on Project), he or she signs “D/No” and you do not have their consent to go on Senior Project

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed You will not be checked out and permitted to go on Project if you get one of these on your signature sheet

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed CO – There is a condition or conditions that you must fulfill with your teacher in order for you to be allowed to go on Project.

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed Your teacher will determine these conditions and will write them on a separate piece of paper that will be attached to the signature sheet.

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you fail to meet the conditions, you will be taken off Senior Project, required to return to school to attend classes, and take all applicable final exams.

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed If you are getting a D in a class, we suggest that you approach the teacher and speak with them regarding your participation in Senior Project as soon as possible.

Getting the Checkout Sheet Signed F – You are getting an F in a class and are not permitted to go on Project.

Checking Out The completely signed form must be turned in to your advisor in person on April 29 th from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM on the front lawn, weather permitting. In the event of rain, check out will be held in the Senior Lounge

Checking Out Your advisor will verify that you have all of your signatures on your check out sheet and all paperwork for Project turned in and approved. Then you will hear the words that each student wants to hear:

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE NOW ON SENIOR PROJECT!

What comes after that? Beginning on May 2 nd, your advisor or his or her student assistant will begin calling every Project site and asking to verify that you are attending and that there are no immediate issues with your Project

Requirements for Project You must keep a Journal detailing your experiences and your reactions to them. There are instructions describing the Journal entries in the Senior Project Manual.

Requirements for Project You will be required to show your entries to date when you check in on May 13 th in the Senior Lounge You will turn in your Journal on the Senior Project Presentation Night on May 26 th.

Requirements for Project You must also turn in the signed Progress Report from your sponsor and show us your up to date and signed Log of Hours on May 13 th when you check in.

Requirements for Project We will continue to contact you and your sponsor through or phone to ensure that there are no issues with your Project

Senior Project Presentation Night May 26 th 5:30 PM to 7 PM North Gym Arrive for setup by 4:45

Senior Project Presentation Night All students must participate in the Senior Project Presentation Night.

Senior Project Presentation Night You will submit: Your Log of Hours Your Completed Journal Your Final Evaluation, signed by your sponsor

Senior Project Presentation Night The presentation will have a “science fair” format. You will stand by your presentation while parents, teachers, administrators, community members and your evaluator look at your board and ask questions about your experience.

Senior Project Presentation Night Your evaluator will be a parent, teacher, or former student that has volunteered his or her time to help us gauge to what degree your Senior Project was satisfactorily completed. You must remain at your board the entire time, even if you have already been evaluated.

Senior Project Presentation Night Standard size tri-fold boards, as used in science fairs, are required to be purchased by the student. Even if you have a video to display, you must have some form of display board. Please do not attempt to use a poster board, as it is not sturdy enough to stand on its own.

Senior Project Presentation Night Your display must include the following: Title of your project and your name prominently displayed Your journal, displayed in front of your board Students must take their tri-fold boards at the end of the night.

Senior Project Presentation Night Your presentation should reflect the experience that you had and should include artifacts, pictures, and descriptions of your experience on Project

Senior Project Presentation Night Photos, calendar of activities, and letters from sponsors were some of last year’s optional items included on the tri-fold. They are not required, but do enhance your presentation.

Senior Project Presentation Night Be dressed appropriately No jeans No shorts No hats No sagging…

Senior Project Presentation Night Have your presentation board prepared in advance. Students are required to be present for the entire time.

Senior Project Presentation Night Student journals will become the property of the Senior Project advisors. Students are advised to keep a copy of their journal. If students would like material returned, it may be picked up in room 277 after Labor Day Materials will be held until October 1, 2016 and will then be discarded.

Senior Project Presentation Night Students who are not able to present on May 26 th due to extenuating circumstances must make arrangements in advance with his or her advisor and the Senior Project Coordinator

Senior Project Presentation Night You must let your advisor know about any conflicts as soon as you know about them

Senior Project Presentation Night If you are not contacted by your advisor prior to graduation day, you have successfully completed your Senior Project

Summary Turn in your missing paperwork! Get your absences excused by April 25 th ! Pay your fines and turn in your books! Keep your grades up and go to class! Check in Day is May 13 th and Presentation Night is May 26 th

Questions?