1. Aiea High Senior Project

2. Purpose A culminating high school activity A learning stretch Unpredictable circumstances with unpredictable results A Bridge to the Community Real World Experience

3. The Class Language Arts 4 The completion of a Senior Project will show proficiency in most of the benchmarks required of the course A credit will be earned for the class The class will guide the student to successful completion Successful completion of the Senior Project will earn another credit

4. The Parts Proposal Paper Product Portfolio Presentation

5. The Proposal Planning will smooth the way to a successful project Form is available on the school website Aieahs.org – Academics – Senior Project Key elements are: Topic Essential Question (to guide the research & product) Product Plan & Budget Ideas for Presentation

6. Paper DOE Guidelines are 1500 to 2000 words The complex ideas we are encouraging will require a longer paper. Its not about how long, its about how well the ideas are explained. 3 drafts required Submitted through Turnitin.com MLA format with citations Plagiarism on the final draft will have dire consequences

7. Product A tangible activity that is a logical culmination of the research Must be documented A Mentor will help guide the process

8. Portfolio Accumulation of evidence Documentation of the process Comprehensive and cohesive Publication

9. Presentation Multiple opportunities to practice Grade will be determined by dress rehearsal at an in-class presentation Final presentation must be made to a panel of community judges – 2 to 4 adults

10. Timeline Proposals: approval should come by the end of 1 st quarter Research: beings 1 st quarter The paper should be finalized by the end of 2 nd quarter Products should begin during 2 nd quarter Products must be finished by mid-3 rd quarter Portfolios will be finalized AND Presentations at the end of 3 rd quarter 4 th quarter will be spent with literature and drama

11. Role of the Parent approve of the student's proposal sign and submit parent consent/liability form guide and assist the student throughout the process cover all costs associated with the completion of the product attend presentation and offer moral support

12. Grades Will be based on proficiency of meeting National Common Core Standards Student can pass class without completing Senior Project Passing the class may be required for graduation (unless student has extra credits) Completion of class with an A or B grade to maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA AND Successful completion of Senior Project Will Earn the Board of Education Recognition Diploma with Honors

13. Contact School phone: 483-7300 x303 (direct to my room) mrs.young.b3@gmail.com

14. Questions?