1. How to Complete your Senior Project Brought to you by Samantha Armitage and Jake Frost, your Vista Volunteers

2.  Think of an AWESOME idea that will help your community!  Related to something that genuinely interests you.  Ex. I like woodworking so I’m going to help the school by building a new bookcase for the library!  Write a Letter of Intent by October 17 and hand in to Jake and Sam STEP 1

3.  Find mentor to help you with your project  This person should be from the community and an expert in the field related to your project.  Have your mentor and parent fill out the Mentor Agreement/Parent Consent Form!  Keep track using your Mentor Hours Verification Log  Ex. I found a carpenter to help with my bench! Step 2

4.  Think of a stretch commitment  One page about how you will push yourself above and beyond what you know, think, and do.  Where are you now?  Where do you want to be by the end of the project?  Ex. I’ve never used power tools before and will have to learn new skills to complete my project! Step 2.5

5.  Plan your process!  Gather supplies  Find volunteers  Choose dates to work on your project  Keep track with a Learning Log  Ex. I have wood, nails, people, etc. to build my cabinet! Step 3

6.  Implement your Product  Pick a date and stick to it  Take pictures of the product  Get your Product Verification Form and Mentor Evaluation Form signed by your mentor  Ex. It’s built! Step 4

7.  Write your Research Paper  Your paper topic is related to your product  Use Jake and Sam as resources!  Use MLA format and a Bibliography/Works Cited  5-7 pages  Due January 30 th, 2015  (This can be completed before your product)  Ex. I will write a paper discussing the history of libraries and the importance of using organized bookcases. Step 5

8.  Put together your Portfolio  Due Feb. 13, 2015  Use your checklist to be sure you have everything included (orange paper in your binders) Step 6

9.  Present your product on March 3 rd, 2015  Explain each step in your process  Make sure you practice and test your equipment  8-15 minutes  Use Visual aids, like powerpoint or a poster  You will present to your peers and community members Step 7

10.  Several components of your portfolio will need a caption/reflection to go with them.  You can find the form in your handbook or on the website.  Describe the component in detail  Reflect on the component  What did it teach you? Caption/Reflections

11.  Do something you are already interested in!  Make an impact!  Think outside the box!  Get started early!  Recruit your friends and family to help!  Make it your own! Its your Things to consider: