1. Senior Culminating Presentation Information Session
Good morning, Class of 2017
Please be seated in the middle two sections of the auditorium. ☺

2. Purpose Begin preparation for Senior Culminating Presentations
Overview of required presentation components
Review two Class of 2016 sample presentations
Important Reminders

3. The Presentation
The presentation will be to a small panel of ~ 3 to 5 adults.
Community members, a teacher or counselor, and other staff members
Seniors should present themselves professionally, as in a job interview.
Professional dress and behavior
Well organized
Effective communication
The presentation will demonstrate college/career readiness and preparation for life after high school

4. Important Reminders Job Shadow or Career Project due Jan. 11th!
If not complete, U (Unsatisfactory) for Semester 1 Advisory
Must be completed in order to graduate
Advisory Portfolio
All requirements are due April 12th
Typed resume
20 documented hours of community service
4 Year Course Plan - from Class of 2017 Google Classroom
Grad Requirements Checklist & Transcript
Seniors may not schedule the required practice presentation, until the Advisory Teacher has signed off on the portfolio.
Job Shadow or Career Projects not completed by 1/11 must be completed prior to the Practice Presentations, and are required components of the Advisory Portfolio.

5. Practice Presentations - Required
Sign up on April 12th, once the Advisory Portfolio is signed off by Advisory Teacher
The Practice Presentations will be on April 20th
Sign up with a partner from Advisory, you will provide constructive feedback to each other
The Presentation should be fully completed for the practice
This is a Dress Rehearsal

6. Senior Culminating Presentation Timeline
Senior Culminating Practice Presentations
April 20th
Same time as student led conferences for grades 9 to 11
Final presentation times will be scheduled by the counseling office - athletics/activities will be considered
Senior Culminating Presentations
April 28th - Early Release Day
Planned for the early afternoon – more info to follow
1st and 2nd semester Advisory grade
S/U grade on final transcript
Each advisory teacher will not be able to see all of their students.

7. Senior Culminating Presentation
Use PowerPoint or Prezi for both the Practice & Final presentation.
It is okay to have note cards if needed
Total time must be minutes
Final Presentations not meeting standard must be redone - graduation requirement

8. Senior Culminating Presentation Introduction
Introduce yourself to the panel
Briefly describe the purpose of your presentation, which is to answer the three guiding questions:
Who am I as a person and as a learner?
Where am I going?
How am I going to get there?
(Approximately 2 minutes)

9. Sample Presentations
Makenna Hellman
David Rodriguez

10. AHS Website – Counseling Center (avail very soon)
Online Resources
Senior Culminating Presentation Manual
Presentation Outline
Sample PowerPoint Template
Grading Evaluation Sheet
AHS Website – Counseling Center (avail very soon)

11. OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS
FAFSA
Complete ASAP if attending a 2 or 4 year college
Cap & Gown/Graduation Products Order Form
Mail or order online from the Herff Jones websites as soon as possible
Continue searching for Scholarships
Grad Night 2017
Order by January 6th for lowest cost = $100
Goes up to $125 after the 6th
GRADUATION - June 21st!!!