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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
GRADING PROCEDURES24
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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