Schuylkill Valley High School

Graduation Project

A Graduation Requirement - Class of 2014

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WHY DO A GRADUATION PROJECT??

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THE REASON

Schuylkill Valley requires successful completion of the Graduation Project Course as a requirement for graduation.

Businesses require workers who possess the following:

Oral Communications Skills

Written Communications Skills

Personal Initiative

Ability to Complete Assigned Tasks on Time.

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THE REASON

People who possess these skills:

Are more likely to be employed!

Receive higher salaries!

Are more likely to be promoted!

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THE REASON

The graduation project requires the student to develop and demonstrate these important skills.

This approach to the graduation project is designed to prepare students for future endeavors in post-secondary education or work.

The project is entirely student driven.

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THE REASON

To complete the graduation project, students will need to demonstrate self-initiative.

Advisors, resource people, and teachers are available to assist students, but the students must initiate the request for support.

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PROJECT COMPONENTS

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Project Components

Activity Project

Research Paper

Oral Presentation

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IMPORTANT SUPPORT PEOPLE

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IMPORTANT SUPPORT PEOPLE

Graduation Project CoordinatorMr. Steven Schell

Research Paper AssistanceSenior English Teacher

Graduation Project AdvisorStudent Selected

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PROJECT TIME SCHEDULE

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PROJECT TIME SCHEDULE

Form

Proposal Form

Activity Logs

Oral Presentation Scheduling Form

Oral Presentation

Research Paper

Due Date

September 28, 2012

September 20, 2013

September 27, 2013

Beginning October 1, 2013

February 28, 2014

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All requirements may be submitted prior to the listed deadline!

Should be submitted as soon as the required hours are completed

PROJECT TIME SCHEDULE

Research Paper will be completed as part of the student’s senior English Class

Deadline for Submission February 28, 2014

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COURSE CREDIT

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COURSE CREDIT

The Graduation Project is a required 1.0 credit course.

The Graduation Project Course will appear on the student’s report card and transcript in the senior year after completion of all requirements.

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COURSE CREDIT

Students will receive a numerical grade for the Graduation Project Course.

The grade received for the Graduation Project Course will be included in the student’s final G.P.A..

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

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Course Requirements

Activity Project

25+ Hours

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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

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Course Requirements

Oral Presentation

15 Minutes

2+ Visuals

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GRADING PROCEDURES

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GRADING PROCEDURES

Requirement:

1.Required Forms and Hours

2.Research Paper

3.Oral Presentation

Graded by:

Graduation Project Coordinator

Senior English Teacher

Graduation Project Coordinator

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GRADING PROCEDURES

Final Course Grade

Based on the following percentages:

1. Research Paper 30%

2. Oral Presentation 30%

3. Required Forms 10%

4. Required Hours 30%

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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

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SELECTING A TOPIC

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SELECTING A TOPIC

Pick an interesting topic!

The student should have fun doing the activity portion of the project!

The project should have some relationship to the student’s current or future goals and interests!

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EXAMPLES OF GRADUATION PROJECTS

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CATEGORIES OF PROJECTS

Projects Related to Employment

Projects Related to a Hobby

Community Service Projects

Learning a New Skill

Researching a Specific Topic

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Projects Related to Employment

Becoming a Veterinarian

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Projects Related to a Hobby

The Inner Workings of the Martin Guitar Factory

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Community Service Project

Operation of the Berks County Humane Society

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Learning a New Skill

The Operation of Emergency Medical Services

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Researching a Specific Topic

Integrated Pest Management

in the Orchard Industry

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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

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B.C.T.C. STUDENTS

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B.C.T.C. STUDENTS

B.C.T.C. students must complete a graduation project for B.C.T.C.

The B.C.T.C. graduation project has the same three components as Schuylkill Valley’s graduation project.

B.C.T.C. students do not need to complete two different graduation projects!

Your topic is your B.C.T.C. shop!

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B.C.T.C. STUDENTS

Use your B.C.T.C. teacher as your advisor!

Do your activity hours at B.C.T.C. and they will count toward both graduation projects.

Do the written paper at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both graduation projects.

Do the oral presentation at B.C.T.C. and it will count toward both graduation projects.

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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.

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KEYS TO SUCCESS

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KEYS TO SUCCESS

Select a topic you are interested in!

Select a compatible advisor!

Carefully read the entire Graduation Project Manual before you begin!

As you start a new requirement reread the section of the Graduation Project Manual related to that requirement!

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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!

Complete assignments before the due date!

If you have questions or problems, read the appropriate section of your Graduation Project Manual!

If you still have questions or problems, seek help!

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KEYS TO SUCCESS

Remember that completion of the Graduation

project is your responsibility!

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