1. Exit Project Proposal How Do I Get Started?

2. Getting Started-Step 1 0 Talk with parents, friends, or teachers and brainstorm ideas 0 Brainstorming worksheet used in Jr. English 0 Decide on a topic based on your interests and/or abilities 0 Make sure there is a learning STRETCH 0 Determine how a project could be formed from your interests 0 Organizing an event, learning a skill, giving a performance, constructing an item, etc. 0 Write an detailed description of what you think your project involves (write paragraph on proposal form) 0 Check which of the four categories your idea falls into (academic, community service, career, personal growth) 0 Can be a combination of these categories

3. Getting Started—Step 2 0 Determine the potential things needed to complete the project 0 People involved 0 Will it take more people than just you and your mentor? 0 Resources needed 0 Equipment, materials, gas, etc. 0 What are the estimated costs involved? 0 Time 0 Estimate how many hours you think the project will take to complete 0 Research paper topic 0 Determine what research can be done to show a relationship of the paper to the project (this is not a journal of project—it is research)

4. Getting Started—Step 3 0 Determine who in the community might have the expertise and skills needed to assist you in completing your project 0 Consider the following: 0 Does he/she have 2 years of experience in the field, is 21 years old, and not a USD 323 employee or relative (blood, step- or marriage) ? 0 Will he/she be available to judge your presentation? 0 Consider travel distance if not a local person 0 Makes face-to-face meetings and getting required signatures more challenging 0 Proposed Project Outline 0 Detailed, step-by-step process in a logical order needed to complete the project 0 Steps to complete just the project not the required paperwork 0 If it takes more than 12 steps add another page

5. Getting Started—Step 4 0 Contact prospective mentor 0 Initial contact made by phone or face-to-face to set up an appointment to do the necessary interview and paperwork 0 You may be turned down—accept it and move on to the next viable option 0 Drop off the brochure ahead of time so the mentor can read it (also on our Exit Project web page on the RCHS website) 0 Interview 0 Follow procedures given in the Interview Training Seminar 0 Training will be done during advisor period 0 Record interview using a digital device (cell phone, recorder) 0 Check out device from Augustine-Stegman 0 Discuss in detail how the project will work and how the mentor may be needed to help you 0 Discuss lessons/training, demonstration, advice, approval, etc. 0 Additional steps or changes in steps on the rough draft should be discussed

6. Getting Started—Step 5 0 Does he/she agree to mentor you and what are the terms? 0 What will the mentor be responsible for? 0 Lessons/training, demonstration, advice, approval, etc. 0 Get ALL NECESSARY contact information (see form) 0 Get mentor signature in blue ink 0 Get parental signature in blue ink 0 Student signature in blue ink 0 Student e-mail and phone contact number 0 Transcribe interview 0 Type interview and print 0 Save audio/video recording to Exit Folder 0 Submit to Augustine-Stegman

7. Getting Started—Step 6 0 Turn in Proposal/Mentor Confirmation Form properly filled out 0 Attach interview transcription & submit digital interview file 0 Submit to your assigned senior advisor by deadline date 0 Failure to submit by deadline results in an additional 5 hours being added to the project

8. Proposal Approval 0 The Exit Committee will review all proposals and either 0 Approve as written 0 Approve with revisions/suggestions 0 Deny approval and schedule a meeting with you to discuss the reasons the project was not viable 0 Upon approval the proposal form will be returned to you to make revisions 0 Retrieve Exit Proposal Form from I: drive Class of 2016 Exit folder 0 TYPE your proposal in final copy format 0 Save as Your Name Proposal in your Exit Project folder 0 Do final copy edits of interview transcription and turn in with revised proposal form 0 Submit all proposal forms by deadline date

9. Take Off!!! 0 Once the project proposal has been approved and a final copy has been submitted, you are free to begin working on the project. 0 If you make appointments with mentor KEEP THEM!! 0 It reflects badly on you and RCHS to not be responsible 0 Any changes to the proposal steps must be approved by the Exit Committee. If you encounter problems with your project, please contact your senior advisor and discuss your options.

10. Exit Project Proposal