Graduation Project

2014-2015

Neshaminy High School

Research – Writing - Presentation

Why Do We Have A Graduation Project?

PA State Mandate – Chapter 5. Section 4.24 The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that

students are: able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information communicate significant knowledge and understanding

Aligned with the district’s mission statement

Graduation Project

A “Transition Plan” for the future

after Neshaminy

• Three components

• Research• Writing • Presentation

Research

What are students doing after Neshaminy?

Career and School Research.

Follow directions online.

Helps students decide and prepare for career/education path.

Writing

Focuses on the future.

Compare/contrast options.

Requires additional school/career research.

Follow the step by step directions and assessment rubric.

College/School/Military

• Cover Page• Application • (common or school application)

• Essay

Workforce• Cover page• Resume & Cover letter• Basic Job application• Essay

Writing Choices

• College essay based on specific school or Common Application requirements.

• BCCC students write an essay comparing and contrasting 3 majors or 3 transfer schools.

• Workforce/Military writes an essay that compares 3 career options (in the Military).

Essay Choices

Presentation

Microsoft PowerPoint

Must complete Research and Writing before they present.

Students can present early.

Assessed using presentation assessment scoring guide.

Graduation Survey• Between May 1st and May 15 students will

log on to NAVIANCE and complete an Exit survey about their future plans..

• Goal is to provide data to future NHS students.

• This will include:– Colleges accepted to– College/trade school choice– Career choice– Scholarships

Student Support

****Neshaminy School Website****Graduation Project Office Resource and English supportLarge and small group meetings

Time Line for Class of 2015

Research Due (Approx.) Sept 29th 2014 Writing Due (Approx.) October 29th 2014 Presentations Due January 5th 2015

–Students may present early at any time.–Students will be assigned a time/date that

they will have to present. Graduation Survey - May 1st-15th

??Questions??