Millersburg Area School District

Senior Student Project

Chapter 4 Curriculum Regulations State:

• “In order to graduate from high school, a student shall complete a project in one or more areas of concentrated study under the guidance and supervision of the high school faculty. The purpose of the project, which may include research, writing, or some other appropriate form of demonstration, is to assure that the student is able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and understanding. Projects may be undertaken by individual students.”

General Guide Lines

• Multi-disciplinary project

• Written, oral, and visual components

• Must reflect State Academic Standards

• Show creativity and originality

• Group projects are acceptable

• Must be completed by the end of day 135 of the senior year

Academic Advisors

Advisors from the secondary faculty will be randomly assigned to each 9th grade student.

That advisor will remain with the student throughout the development and presentation of the project.

Advisors have students from each grade level, divided equally among all secondary professional staff.

Responsibilities of the Student

• Written proposal, using Form A, approved by advisor

• Submit 5 names of persons who will assist the student

• Develop a rubric and work on the project

• Submit progress reports, using Form B, and maintain a project file with advisor

Responsibilities of the Advisor

• Approval of the proposal and rubric

• Provide the student guidance, research strategies, and available technology

• Develop, schedule, and assess the presentation of the project

Responsibilities of the Parent

• Discuss and approve the project proposal

• Sign required forms

• Monitor and encourage student progress

• Maintain contact with the advisor as needed

Final Assessment

• Graded by the mutually developed rubric

• Fifteen minute oral presentation

• Written component including outline

• Evidence of research, technology, or appropriate materials

Possible Topic Suggestions

• Academic: Science or computer projects, Engineering or home-design projects, Foreign language projects, Creative or research writing, Musical recitals

• School Improvement: Tutor, Design a pamphlet or newsletter, Volunteer

• Community: Internships, Organize a fundraiser, Assist with record keeping, Health related or environmental projects, Renovation or building

Required Forms

• Form A: Includes proposal, academic standards, resources, and advisors

• Form B: Progress reports filed each quarter with the advisor

• Rubric: Used to assess the final project and presentation

Some Student Examples

Meet My CamerasThe Olympus C-2100 was the first digital camera I had used. My favorite thing about it was probably the choice you had when it came to choosing to shoot in black and white, color, or sepia tone. It has a 10x optical zoom, a 27x digital zoom and an Optical Image Stabilization System. There is a delay to what you see in the screen and what’s actually happening in front of you, making it difficult to get any good action shots.

This was my second digital camera. It’s much better with action shots than the Olympus because there’s no delay between what you see in the viewfinder and the action that’s actually happening. There’s a problem occasionally when focusing in the dark, but besides that, it is a great camera. It’s a higher quality camera and puts out a higher quality picture (a higher resolution). The amount of zoom ability depends on what kind of lens you put on the camera.

Olympus C-2100

Canon D-30

Toured the building

Learned about funding

Learned how to go about adopting an animal

Immunized and spayed or neutered

Pets Badge

                  

Check oil, automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid, and power steering fluid

Relining brakes and wheels, balancing tires, replacing belts and hoses

Changing oil, disposing of old oil

Check tire pressure

Anti-lock brakes and how they work

Air bags

Computers in cars

Costs

Changing a tire

Safety items to take in car

1. Become familiar with the Food Pyramid

2. Learn how to select the freshest and most healthy foods at stores

3. Learned to check labels for salt and fat content

4. Prepare a meal

5. Examine the technology used in cooking

6. Understand the chemistry behind cooking

7. Visit a culinary school (HACC)

8. Plan a menu for a festive meal (Silver Award Banquet)

9. Understand the use of various kitchen tools (peelers, choppers, mashers, spatulas, food processors, etc.)

Political Careers

Automotive careers

Harrisburg Dance Conservatory

Fashion Careers at Service Unit Event

Pet Careers at Line Mountain Animal Hospital

Health Careers-full day event at Harrisburg Hospital

Career Expo at Hemlock Girl Scout Council(various careers included- attorney, food scientist, home sales, dental hygienist, photographer, professional cyclist, botanist, landscaper, etc.)

Health careers at HACC

Culinary Careers at HACC

Culinary Careers- presented by a Culinary Arts Student

Clean-up at riverTrick or Treat NightSalvation Army stockingsSwept ashes off High School side-walksClothing drive for GoodwillSLV bingo Thanksgiving boxesChristmas favors Caroling at the SLVNed Smith FestivalHeart healthy pins and flyersMeals on wheels favorsHealth Fair- Face PaintingNed Smith Center-Paint blaze marks on

trees

                       

 

STROMBOLIGOOSEBERRY COOKBOOKSBAKE SALESCAR WASHYARD SALEAVONPOT HOLDERSCOOKIESSUBWAY TICKETS

Good Night!

Thanks for coming and feel free to contact your child’s advisor with

any questions or concerns.