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CAPSTONE PROJECT Example

Note from the Academic Assistant Principal

This Power Point presentation was created to help and

guide my 2016 Cohort students as they make history at Burke County High School. They are the very first graduating class to complete a Capstone Project through their 12th Grade Literature classes. The actual copies of the examples in this Power Point are located in my office. Students are welcome to come to my office to review the exemplars. Because portfolios and products do not belong to me personally, they cannot be loaned. Please note that the pictures are similar. Meaning, students should refer to their BCHS Capstone Project Handbook for the actual forms. Finally, I hope that students find this information helpful as they complete their senior project.

Example of Portfolio

The portfolio is a 3-ring binder what will include multiple components such as the resume, research paper, mentor log, and other components. The following slides include examples of each of the portfolio components.

Note: The portfolio cover (Proclamation Slide) must contain certain criteria: 1. Title of your project 2. Graphics representing

your project 3. No more than 4-5

different colors in the title slide

4. The items on the front cover must be clear,

readable, and neat. 5. The cover must contain your name, teacher’s name, and class period.

Example of Proclamation Slide

Criteria 1: Student’s Name, Teacher’s Name, and class Period Criteria 2: Research Topic clearly Labeled. Readable from 4 yards. Criteria 3: Product Clearly Stated. Criteria 4: The visual image used To illustrate the topic and/or product Criteria 5: Color scheme is limited To no more than 4 or 5 colors. Criteria 6: Use the “rule of thirds” The poster is 1/3 illustration with 2/3 text or 1/3 text with 2/3 Illustration. Criteria 7: Neat, clean & complete. Skillful use of all tools & media.

Example of Title Page for Capstone Project

Table of Contents & Mentor/Parent Consent Form

The Portfolio should contain a Table of Contents. It lists all the Documents that are contained in the portfolio. The first official document that should be in the portfolio is the Mentor Parent Consent Form.

Example of Resume

Example of Letter To Judges

The letter to the judges is a business letter in which the student introduces him/herself and explain briefly what his/her capstone project is about. The letter addresses the positive and challenging experiences that the student had as he/she completed this comprehensive project.

Sample of Capstone Research Paper

The research paper is composed in MLA format. Loads of information on the MLA format can be found on the BCHS Media Center webpage such as citing and formatting tutorials. As part of the MLA format, a formal research paper should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font and the paper should be 8 – 10 pages and double spaced.

Sample of Capstone Research Paper

Sample of Capstone Works Cited Page

The Works Cited Page should include a minimum of 8 sources. This page includes all the sources that were cited (referenced/quoted) in the research Paper. All sources listed on this page should be found in the paper.

Example of Mentor/Product Log and Record of Meetings

The Mentor Log should include the dates, times, and list of activities that were completed during each shadowing visit. Your mentor should sign and date the page.

Product Sample Pages (Scrapbook)

Meet the Mentor

The student included pictures of her mentor.

Examples of Thank You Cards to Mentor & Helpful Adults

Sample Portfolio Journal Entries

Journal entries should include the date, exact time, and total minutes/hours of each mentor shadowing event. Very briefly explain what tasks you observed and completed with your mentor. If you spend 7 hours in one day with your mentor, then your journal entry should be very detailed. It could possibly be a full page. Remember to be very descriptive. Give great details so that the reader feels that he/she is experiencing what you experienced.

Example of Reflection Page

The reflection is a look back in time where the writer explains what he/she learned from the experience. The challenges and lessons learned from the job shadowing experience are also explained.

Product Artifacts

Product Artifacts can Include: • Receipts of all materials Purchased • Pictures, flyers, programs of any information related to the product.

Artifacts & Evidence of Mentoring

Pictures & Captions of Mentoring and Product Preparation

Pictures & Captions of Job Shadowing Experiences

Artifacts and Evidence of Mentoring

Product Example for The Impact of the Arts on Education

For the “Impact of the Arts on Education” the product the student chose to capture her hard work was a scrapbook.

Product Sample: Scrapbook


Title page of the scrapbook. This page contains: Title of project, student’s name, and pictures representing the project.


The student explained why her product consisted of 3 artifacts: Scrapbook, DVD, and CD of performances.


The student included a purpose page in her scrapbook.


Meet the Mentor

The student included pictures of her mentor.


The student included a page in her scrapbook of the community Concert choir group that she performs with. The group is Named Creative Impressions. The group consists of middle and high Schools students from the CSRA area.


Scrapbook pages documenting the practice sessions.


The student provided pictures and captions from the various Performances that she participated in with the group Creative Impressions. This was all preparation and training for her as she was learning from Her mentor how to direct a concert choir.


These pages are showing artifacts of the performances that the student Prepared for as she job shadowed her mentor.


After shadowing her mentor, Mr. McLaughlin, the student had to demonstrate What she learned by directing her group Creative Impressions at a community based event. The group was scheduled to perform at Hephzibah Elementary School’s Black History Program.


Pictures and captions of the student conducting Creative Impressions. This is a community-based choral group that consists of high school students From the CSRA area.


Because the student’s project was performance based, she felt that the scrapbook pictures did not capture her journey with her mentor well. Therefore, she also included a DVD and CD of practices and performances. These two documents were additional products that were located in the back of the scrapbook.

Example of the Oral Presentation for the

Project: “The Impact of the Arts on

Education”

“Coming Soon”

Note: This Power Point will include an example of the oral presentation that accompanies this senior/capstone project. The oral presentation will consist of the Power Point that the student used when presenting, as well as a video clip of the student presenting her capstone project. This portion will be uploaded soon.