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Schuylkill Valley High School
Graduation Project
A Graduation Requirement - Class of 2013
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Why Do A Graduation Project??
The Reason
Schuylkill Valley requires successful completion of the Graduation Project Course
as a requirement for graduation.
The Reason
Businesses require workers who possess the following:
*Oral Communications Skills
The Reason
Businesses require workers who possess the following:
*Written Communications Skills
The Reason
Businesses require workers who possess the following:
*Personal Initiative
The Reason
Businesses require workers who possess the following:
*Ability to Complete Assigned Tasks on Time.
The Reason
People who possess these skills:
* Are more likely to be employed!
* Are more likely to be promoted!
* Receive higher salaries!
The Reason
The graduation project requires the student to develop and demonstrate these important skills.
The Reason
The purpose of the graduation project is to assure that all students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
The Reason
This approach to the graduation project is designed to prepare students for future endeavors in post-secondary education or work.
The Reason
The project is entirely student driven.
The Reason
To complete the graduation project, students will need to demonstrate self-initiative.
The Reason
Advisors, resource people, and teachers are available to assist students, but the students must initiate the request for support.
Project Components
Project Components
Activity Project
Research Paper
Oral Presentation
Important Support People
Important Support People
Graduation Project CoordinatorMr. Steven Schell
Research Paper CoordinatorMr. Daniel Hornberger
Graduation Project AdvisorStudent Selected
Project Time Schedule
Project Time Schedule
Proposal Form
Advisor Approval Form
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2011
Project Time Schedule
Activity Logs
Should be submitted as soon as the required hours are completed
Must be completed by September 14, 2012
Project Time Schedule
Oral Presentation Scheduling Form September 21, 2012
Oral Presentation Beginning October 1, 2012
Project Time Schedule
Research Paper - 1st Submission October 5, 2012
Research Paper - 2nd Submission February 22, 2013
Project Time Schedule
All requirements may be submitted prior to the listed deadline!
Project Time Schedule
Except for the oral presentation, requirements submitted prior to the deadline may be submitted a second time! This allows you to correct mistakes and resubmit the requirement for a higher grade.
Course Credit
Course Credit
* The Graduation Project is a required
1.0 credit course.
Course Credit
* The Graduation Project Course will
appear on the student’s report card
and transcript in the senior year after
completion of all requirements.
Course Credit
* Students will receive a numerical
grade for the Graduation Project
Course.
Course Credit
* The grade received for the Graduation
Project Course will be included in the
student’s final G.P.A..
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
Activity Project
25+ Hours
Course Requirements
Research Paper
5 Pages
5 + References
Student must use multiple types of sources
Students may not use all internet sources
Citations As Required By MLA Standards
Course Requirements
Oral Presentation
15 Minutes
2+ Visuals
Grading Procedures
Grading Procedures
Required Forms and Hours
Graded by the Graduation Project Coordinator
Grading Procedures
Research Paper
Graded by a Senior English Teacher
Grading Procedures
Oral Presentation
Graded by a Senior English Teacher or the Graduation Project Coordinator
Grading Procedures
Final Course Grade
Based on the following percentages:
• Oral Presentation 30%
• Research Paper 30%
• Required Forms 10%
• Required Hours 30%
Grading Procedures
Late Submissions
Requirements submitted late will lose points:
• 11 - 20 Days 1/2 of the Points
• 1 - 10 Days 1/4 of the Points
• 21 - 30 Days 3/4 of the Points
• 31+ Days Late No Credit
Selecting A Topic
Selecting A Topic
*Pick an interesting topic!
Selecting A Topic
*The student should have fun doing the activity portion of the project!
Selecting A Topic
*The project should have some relationship to the student’s current or
future goals and interests!
Examples of Graduation Projects
Types of Projects
Projects Related to Employment
Projects Related to a Hobby
Community Service Projects
Learning a New Skill
Researching a Specific Topic
Projects Related to Employment
Becoming a Veterinarian
Projects Related To a Hobby
The Inner Workings of the Martin Guitar Factory
Community Service Project
Operation of the Berks County Humane Society
Learning a New Skill
The Operation of Emergency Medical Services
Researching a Specific Topic
Integrated Pest Management
in the Orchard Industry
Past Graduation Project
The History and Operation of a Zamboni
Advertising Benefits for the Philadelphia Flyers
How to Write a Screen Play
Rebuilding an Automobile Engine
Teaching Elementary Students with Special Needs
B.C.T.C. Students
B.C.T.C. Students
*B.C.T.C. students must complete a graduation project for B.C.T.C.
B.C.T.C. Students
*The B.C.T.C. graduation project has the same three components as
Schuylkill Valley’s graduation project.
B.C.T.C. Students
*B.C.T.C. students do not need to complete two different graduation
projects!
B.C.T.C. Students
*Your topic is your B.C.T.C. shop!
B.C.T.C. Students
*Use your B.C.T.C. teacher as your advisor!
B.C.T.C. Students
*Do your activity hours at B.C.T.C. and they will count toward both
graduation projects.
B.C.T.C. Students
*Do the research paper at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both
graduation projects.
B.C.T.C. Students
*Do the oral presentation at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both
graduation projects.
B.C.T.C. Students
When you complete your entire project at BCTC, remember to give Mr. Schell a copy of your “Final Graduation Project Grade Sheet”. Final Grades must be to Mr. Schell by March 29, 2013.
Keys to Success
Keys to Success
Select a topic you are interested in!
Keys to Success
Select a compatible advisor!
Keys to Success
Carefully read the entire Graduation Project Manual before you begin!
Keys to Success
As you start a new requirement reread the section of the Graduation Project Manual
related to that requirement!
Keys to Success
Start the activity portion of the project as soon as possible. Don’t wait until the summer between
your junior and senior years!
Keys to Success
Complete assignments before the due date!
Keys to Success
Submit your research paper twice!
Keys to Success
If you have questions or problems, read the appropriate section of your Graduation Project Manual!
Keys to Success
If you still have questions or problems, seek help!
Keys to Success
Remember that completion of the Graduation project is your responsibility!