Graduation Project Components: IMPORTANT: Regardless of the weight of each element of the Grad Project, failure to complete any one of the three components will result in a zero for the entire project. This is not negotiable. Service Hours-minimum 15 hours of documented community service (score 0-4) Presentation-6-10 minute, board-scored oral presentation, includes visual aid (0-4) Portfolio-collection of the above benchmarks and post-presentation reflection (0-4)
Service Project Hours You are required to complete 15 hours of community service as part of the Graduation Project Requirements. Your service is an extension of your research topic--but it does not have to relate directly to your paper. Use the link below to track your hours as you complete them. You must sign this document and provide valid contact information for the person in charge. Service Hours Time Tracking Sheet Service Opportunities:
Volunteer Experience
Internship
Job Shadowing
Mentoring/Tutoring
Awareness Campaigns
Donation Drives
How will your presentation be graded? There is a very specific grading rubric, which your board will use to evaluate your presentation. Graduation Project Presentation Rubric Speech Outline Template Letter to the Review Board You are expected to write a formal business letter to the board introducing yourself and explaining your project. Because this is a formal business letter, there is a specific format you should follow, and grammar, spelling, and style matter! You will need to bring four copies for the board on the day of your presentation. Guidelines for the Letter to the Review Board
Portfolio Contents This is a collection of documents that show the process you went through during the senior year portion of the project. It includes:
Table of Contents
Research Paper Draft
Speech Outline
Board of Review Letter
Written Reflection
General Reminders Use the link below to review expectations and processes. Read this carefully, as it will help you to give your best possible presentation. Graduation Project Reminders
***Until the start of school, these dates are subject to change. Graduation Project Overview: August 26 Paper submitted to turnitin.com: August 30 Speech Thesis Due: September 3 Speech Outline Due: September 6 Speech Draft Due: September 20 Board of Review Letter Peer Review: September 24 Board of Review Letter Due: September 25 Presentation Date: October 10 Portfolio and Reflection Due: October 11 Service Hours Due: December 4 ***If you do the nonperishable food donation service option, Monday, November 25 is the cutoff to bring those in! You may only begin to bring in contributions on Monday, November 18.