GP COODINATORS: KATHRYN DEEMER, JEFF LOVINGOOD

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1 GP COODINATORS: KATHRYN DEEMER, JEFF LOVINGOOD

2 PRODUCT: WHAT YOU ARE DOING PAPER: PART OF ENG IV GRADE, NLT 5 PAGES IN LENGTH NOT INCLUDING CITATIONS. RESEARCH, THESIS STATEMENT, AND CITATIONS ARE REQUIRED PORTFOLIO: DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR WORK. ALL OF THIS MAY BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.STUDENTS WILL NEED TO SUBMIT PAPER COPY AS WELL THE JUDGES AND TEACHERS MAY VIEW THIS THROUGH A ONE NOTE/ONE DRIVE FORMAT TO BE DISCUSSED IN CLASS. PRESENTATION: STUDENTS WILL GIVE AN 8-10 MINUTE PRESENTATION OF PRODUCT IN FRONT OF A PANEL OF SELECTED JUDGES

3 PORTFOLIO: ALL FORMS WILL BE FOUND ON EDMODO/GOOGLE DOCS/ONE NOTE/ONE DRIVE SITE. EDMODO CODE FOR GROUP-4n4a3y FACULTY MEMBERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SERVE AS MENTORS. THIS IS UP TO FACULTY MEMBER AS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT. LESS PAPERWORK

4 SIMPLY PUT, THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE DOING, FROM BUILDING A SURFBOARD, TO DESIGNING A CAR, TO CUTTING HAIR, TO CREATING A LEADERSHIP SEMINAR, TO DESIGNING A TIME MACHINE. WHAT IS THE DESIRED OUTCOME OF YOUR RESEARCH AND WORK?

5 MUST BE 5-8 PAGES IN LENGTH MUST HAVE AN APPROVED THESIS STATEMENT MUST SHOW RESEARCH AND CITE SOURCES THE GP PAPER WILL BE SUBMITTED AND BE A PART OF THE STUDENT S ENG IV CLASS GRADE THE COMPLETED FINAL DRAFT OF THE PAPER WILL BE CHECKED AND THE FINAL APPROVAL SHEET WILL BE SIGNED BY THE ENGLISH TEACHER OR FACULTY MEMBER..

6 THIS IS WHERE MOST OF THE CHANGES WILL OCCUR THIS YEAR ALL SENIORS MUST JOIN EDMODO GROUP THROUGH SCHOOL WEBSITE. THE PORTFOLIO IS WHAT THE JUDGES WILL SEE. IT MUST CONTAIN A MINIMUM OF THE FOLLOWING: TABLE OF CONTENTS PERSONAL RESUME, THANK YOU LETTER TO JUDGES, PRODUCT PICS AND MENTOR JOURNALS, RESEARCH PAPER APPROVAL FORM,

7 ALL PORTFOLIO S WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF THE FOLLOWING: TABLE OF CONTENTS PERSONAL RESUME THANK YOU LETTER TO JUDGES NLT 5 RELEVANT CAPTIONED PRODUCT PICS AND MENTOR JOURNAL APPROVED FINAL COPY OF RESEARCH PAPER SELF EVALUATION ESSAY INTERVIEW WITH MENTOR OF NO LESS THAN 10 QUESTIONS (NOT MANDATORY) BUT A GOOD TOUCH

8 NO LESS THAN 8-10 MINS IN LENGTH STUDENTS WILL PRESENT IN FRONT OF JUDGES PANEL OR WITH FACULTY MEMBERS AS SITUATIONS REQUIRE STUDENT SHOULD DO AT LEAST TWO REHEARSALS WITH FACULTY MEMBERS VERIFYING TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRESENTATION

9 STUDENTS WHO ARE HABITUALLY NOT MEETING DEADLINES MAY FORFEIT LATER ARRIVAL/EARLY RELEASE IN LIEU OF MANDATORY STUDY HALL POSSIBLE LOSS OF PARKING SPACE POSSIBLE LOSS OF HOMECOMING, SENIOR TRIP, PROM, FAILURE TO GRADUATE/FAILURE OF GRADE

10 Student log in user name your then create password. Password is 4n4a3y If a student has issue getting on site please see Ms. Deemer or Mr. Lovingood Parents and Guardians may join site to check as well

11 JUN-AUG 2017: STUDENTS SHOULD START GETTING IDEAS FOR PROJECT, MEET WITH POSSIBLE MENTOR AND WORK ON PROJECT IF POSSIBLE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF SCHOOL: STUDENTS SHOULD COMPLETE THESIS AND MENTOR SHEETS FOR SUBMISSION

12 2017 GP Due Dates Sept. 14 Title Page Sept. 15 Resume Sept. 21 Journal #1 and thesis with three backup points Sept. 22 Color coded intro due Sept. 29 Intent and mentor forms due, notes with citation information on at least 2 articles, journal #2 due Oct. 6 2 ½ page rough draft with citations due Oct. 13 Thank you letter, one picture of you working on your product with sentence caption, Journal #3 Oct. 20 Interview with mentor, portfolio cover page Oct. 27 Completed rough draft with faculty adviser notes, table of contents without page numbers Nov. 3 Five product pictures with sentence captions, Journal #4 Nov. 9 Final Draft with complete Works Cited page Nov. 17 Self-Reflection, Thank You Note to Mentor, Journal #5 Nov. 24 ENTIRE PORTFOLIO DUE Dec Final Rehearsals -> Teacher Rubrics due on the 12 th at the end of the day. GP Presentations -> PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT APPROX 5 PM AND LAST FOR APPROX 2HRS. STUDENT PRESENTATIONS WILL BE FROM 8-10 MINUTES IN LENGTH PER STUDENT. THE ONLY EXCUSED ABSENCES FROM THESE TIMES WILL BE DUE TO SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CONCERTS OR GAMES, SERIOUS ILLNESS WITH A DOCTOR S NOTE, AND FAMILY ISSUES, WHICH MUST BE CONFIRMED BY NOTIFICATION FROM A PARENT/GUARDIAN. WORK CONFLICTS WILL NOT BE EXCUSED.

13 DIXON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PROJECT TIMELINE FOR FALL/WINTER 2017 WEEK OF SEP 5-8: STUDENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTING INTENT AND THESIS FORMS TO ENGLISH IV TEACHERS (LOVINGOOD/DEEMER). STUDENTS SHOULD BE PREPARING PRODUCT IDEAS, GETTING AND INFORMING MENTORS OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITES WEEK OF SEP 11-15: STUDENT RESUMES ARE DUE TO ENGLISH IV TEACHERS. STUDENTS SHOULD BE BEGINNING RESEARCH ON TOPIC/THESIS FOR RESEARCH PAPER. WEEK OF OCT 16-20: PRELIMINARY ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE. NOTE THIS IS FOR MR. LOVINGOOD S CLASS, MS. DEEMER S CLASS MAY HAVE A DIFFERENT TURN IN DATE FOR ROUGH DRAFTS. THIS IS BASED UPON MR. LOVINGOOD HAVING AN A/B SCHEDULE FOR TWO OF HIS ENGLISH IV PERIODS. WEEKS OF OCT 23-NOVEMBER 8 ROUGH DRAFT EDITS AND REVISIONS WEEK OF NOV 13-17: RESEARCH PAPER FINALS DRAFTS ARE DUE. NOTE THIS IS FOR MR. LOVINGOOD S CLASS, MS. DEEMER S CLASS MAY HAVE A DIFFERENT TURN IN DATE FOR ROUGH DRAFTS. THIS IS BASED UPON MR. LOVINGOOD HAVING AN A/B SCHEDULE FOR TWO OF HIS ENGLISH IV PERIODS. WEEKS OF NOV 20- DEC 1 COMPLETE PORTFOLIOS ARE DUE. PORTFOLIOS WILL INCLUDE TABLE OF CONTENTS, RESUME, INTENT FORM, MENTOR FORMS, BUSINESS FORMATTED THANK YOU LETTER TO THE GP JUDGES, CLEAN FINAL COPY OF RESEARCH PAPER, ANY RELEVANT PICTURES OR JOURNAL ENTRIES AND SELF- REFLECTIVE ESSAY ON WHAT THE STUDENT HAS LEARNED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS. DECEMBER 4-13 STUDENT PRESENTATIONS REHEARSALS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO DO AT LEAST ONE REHEARSAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION DECEMBER PRESENTATIONS** THIS DATE MAY BE MOVED BACK TO THE LAST WEEK BEFORE HOLIDAY BREAK. NOTE*** ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED UPON PERSONAL OR SCHOOLWIDE EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. PERSONAL ISSUES WILL BE OKAYED THROUGH THE GP INSTRUCTORS AND ADMINISTRATION AND ARE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

14 GRADUATION PROJECT INTENT FORM Submit form to Graduation Project Advisory Board for approval Complete neatly in BLACK ink. Student Name: Project Topic: Requested Faculty Advisor (subject to Advisory Board approval): Mentor Name and Qualifications: Research Paper Working THESIS / Essential Idea / Controlling Purpose: English Teacher s Initials: Tentative Product: Explain how your Graduation Project demonstrates a learning stretch for you. What parts of the project are new and challenging for you? What is the estimated cost of your project product? 5

15 Student Signature: Parent Signature: Student Thesis and Product Acceptance Thesis and Product meet Academic Rigor and OCS Standards Thesis and Product do not meet Standards. Student must revisit their GP concept. Reason for resubmission: ATTENTION: If you decide to make any changes in topic or product, you must submit a request in Faculty Advisor or GP Coordinator Signature: Date: Note a resubmission requires a new intent form to be completed and signed by the student. 6

16 Graduation Project Student & Parent Policies/Liability/Release for Participation/Publication I, (Print name in blank) have read the policies and understand the responsibilities of the Graduation Project, will adhere to these policies and responsibilities, and will accept the consequences of not doing so. I will not knowingly undertake any activities in the name of the Graduation Project that could result in injury or death, my own or anyone else s participating in my project. Student Signature: Date: As a parent of a senior completing the Graduation Project, I understand this is an Onslow County Schools requirement for graduation and failure of any of the four parts (research paper, product, portfolio, presentation) will hinder my child from graduating on time; I understand that my child must document a minimum of 15 hours (consisting of at least three faceto-face meetings with mentor) outside of school in working on the product; I understand that I must support my child by being aware of all due dates and encouraging diligent work to meet these deadlines; failure to do so may result in loss of privileges, including, but not restricted to, late arrival or early dismissal, parking, prom, and senior trip. As the parent and/or guardian of, I do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless Dixon High School and its employees in the activities required to complete the four components of the Graduation Project from any and all liability, claims or demands for personal injury, sickness or death as well as property damages and expenses, of any nature whatsoever that may be incurred by the undersigned child participant while the participant is in the above described activity. Furthermore, I hereby assume all risk of personal injury, sickness, death, damage and expense as a result of the activities involved therein. The undersigned further hereby agrees to hold harmless said organization, its administrators and staff, for any liability sustained as the result of negligent, willful, or intentional acts of said participant, including expenses incurred attendant thereto. I, the parent or legal guardian of the participant, hereby acknowledge these policies and consequences and grant permission for my child to participate fully in the four components of the Graduation Project: the product, the research paper, the portfolio, and the presentation. Please X your selection and fill in the student s full name on the appropriate line: 7

17 I / We grant permission for s image/photograph or work to be used in the situations described above and/or to participate in related learning activities. Published images or work become part of the public domain, ineligible for monetary compensation for their use in approved situations. I / We refuse permission for s image/photograph or work to be used in the situations described above and/or to participate in related learning activities. Parent/Guardian s Signature: Parent/Guardian s Name : (Please print) Address: _ City, State, Zip Code: Phone Number: address: Date: 2017/18 Mentor Registration Form MENTOR INFORMATION to be completed by the mentor. Please print. Mentor s Name: Mailing Address: Phone (H) (W) (C) Address: Age: (must be at least 21 years old) Occupation, Position, and/or Title: Answer the following required questions in detail. Also attach your business card if you have one. 1. What is your area of expertise that will make you a suitable mentor for this student s Grad Project? 8

18 2. Have you known the student prior to beginning the Grad Project? If so, in what capacity? Mentor s Name (please print) Mentor s Signature Parent Signature Approving Mentor (This form will be returned to the mentor at a later date for evaluation of the final physical product; see reverse side.). Graduation Project Mentor Evaluation of Physical Product Student s Name: Mentor s Name: Mentor s Address: City State Zip: Mentor s Phone #: 1. Please describe which aspects of the student s product you witnessed in progress? 2. How many hours can you verify that the student worked on the product? 3. Describe your role as the student s mentor through the process of completing the product. 4. Describe any growth in attitude, skills, and abilities you observed as the student completed the product. 5. Describe what you felt was the best moment for the student in the completion of the product. Please rate the student on the following criteria: Criteria Outstanding Above Avg. Avg. Below Avg. Not evident 9

19 Demonstration of background research Evidence of learning stretch Commitment to Completion Evidence of Responsibility Demonstration of mature behavior Management of time Quality of product Creativity Mentor s Signature (full name please) Permission to include evaluation in student s project portfolio (please initial): yes no The mentor will fill out this side after student completion of the GP physical product. 10

20 PORTFOLIO CONTENTS FOR GP The following is a list of the contents that must be in the student GP Portfolio for the Portfolio to be accepted. The contents are listed in the order that they are expected to be in the portfolio. All submitted forms must be edited and checked by a faculty member or Pride Teacher to be eligible for submission 1. FRONT COVER OF PORTFOLIO 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. INTRODUCTORY LETTER TO THE JUDGE 4. STUDENT RESUME 5. INTENT/ THEIS FORM 6. MENTOR FORMS 7. COMPLETED FINAL DRAFT OF GP PAPER 8. MENTOR JOURNALS AND PICTURES NOTE: THESE ARE NOT REQUIRED BUT DO HELP THE OVERALL PROFESSIONALISM OF THE PAPER. IF YOU ARE CHOOSING TO USE PICS IN YOUR PORTFOLIO THEY SHOULD BE CAPTIONED. IT IS BESTIF YOU CHOSE TO PUT PICTURES WITHIN THE PORTFOLIO THAT YOU HAVE AT LEAST FIVE TO SIX PICTURES 9. A SELF REFLECTIVE ESSAY OF ONE PAGE TO TWO PAGES IN LENGTH

21 Final Portfolio Rubric Grades will come from the following rubric. Grammar, including spelling and punctuation, will be evaluated in determining your score for each section. /5 Cover - Title, colored image, name, seminar teacher; placed in front pocket of portfolio binder /5 Table of Contents all criteria is used with correct page numbers /10 Letter to Judges 3 paragraphs 12 font in correct format /10 Resume neat format including contact information, objective, education, references and at least one other section (Job Experience, Athletics, Community Service, etc.) /5 Intent Form, Mentor Commitment Form & Mentor Evaluation of Product (signed) (Paper Rubric) Research Paper is evaluated separately. / colored pictures with captions (1-3 sentences each) showing student involved in Product / Journal Entries (5-8 sentences) detailing the student s GP experience /10 Student Interview with Mentor questions /10 Self-Reflection Essay of 3 paragraphs in same format as research paper Para 1 Why you chose your topic Para 2 Evaluate how you did on completing portfolio (paper, presentation, and product specifically) Para 3 Advice for next semester s seniors /5 Photocopy of approved Thank You Note or Card to Mentor Final Portfolio Grade /75

22 Dixon High School Graduation Project Presentation Rubric Please review the explanation of the standards established by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the criteria for reaching each standard level. Use those guidelines to judge the student s presentation on the following scale: 4 = Exemplary, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Developing/Emerging, 1 = Resubmission Necessary. Student: Topic: Communications Skills Consistently speaks with appropriate volume, tone, and articulation Consistently employs appropriate eye contact and posture Consistently employs appropriate nonverbal communication techniques Consistently exhibits poise, enthusiasm, and confidence Consistently employs standard grammar Adheres to prescribed time guidelines (min.8 /max. 10 mins. before Q&A ) Wears appropriate professional or authentic attire Employs creative use of visual aids that enrich or reinforce presentation Content and Coherence Effectively defines a main idea and clearly adheres to its purpose throughout presentation. Employs a logical and engaging sequence which the audience can follow Demonstrates exceptional use of supporting details/evidence Self-Reflection Offers an insightful evaluation of the project process Reflects on successes and challenges with exceptional depth and insight Extensively reflects on the collaboration with the mentor Extemporaneous Responses Confidently, politely, and accurately responds to judges questions and comments. (Not counted in time requirement) Notes: Evaluator s Signature: Date: Teacher s Signature Required to Earn Credit for a Required Practice Presentation I have made sure that my technology format is compatible with the school s computers. I need the following equipment for my presentation: TV/DVD player Large floor space Outside space CD player Smart board Other (specify) Student s Signature

23 Product Criteria Purpose Alignment Innovative Thinking Long Term Practicality Graduation Product Rubric - Honors Distinguished Mastery Satisfactory Below Average The project affects the school (at least a class), community (at least 20 people), or something even bigger The project proves the paper s premise to connect content knowledge, acquired skills and work habits with the real world The product transforms or extends a novel or unique idea to create knowledge; craftsmanship and skill are prevalent. This has the potential to affect the school and/or community indefinitely The project affects less than 5 people, but valuable help and/or lesson was given The project proves the paper s premise The product explores a new concept or is a fresh take on the concept; craftsmanship and skill are established. This will affect the school, community, and/or student for the next 3-5 years The project affected the student; he or she learned a valuable lesson and/or previous ideas on subject evolved The project is aligned with paper The product shows a new skill with creativity and craftsmanship This will affect the school, community, and/or student for the next year The project showcased a skill that the student previously had; nothing was gained The project somewhat contradicts thesis Shows an already available selection of ideas; originality and uniqueness are not achieved There is little or no long term effect Collaboration with Mentor and Faculty Adviser Collaboration with mentor (who is educated about subject) is obvious in product and pictures: Mentor Evaluation sheet is marked with all above average and/or outstanding and students spent 15 or more hours creating product Collaboration with mentor (who is educated about subject) is shown in product: Mentor Evaluation sheet is complete and students spent 15 or more hours creating product Collaboration with mentor is shown in product: Mentor Evaluation sheet is complete, and students spent 10 or more hours creating product Student minimally collaborated with mentor and/or faculty advisor; less than 5 hours was used to create the product

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25 JOHN SMITH 123 Farms Village Road (860) Simsbury, CT Objective The Objective is a brief statement which expresses a goal for employment or college. It tells the reader what you want to do. Begin your objective with To For example: To attend a four-year college and obtain a business degree Education Simsbury High School Simsbury, CT Honors/Awards Extracurricular Employment Present Book Award Grade High School Honor Roll Grade National Honor Society Grade 9 11 Simsbury Scholar Grade 11 Student Council Grades Varsity Basketball Grades 9 12 SHS Connect Leader Grade 11 Freshman Band Grade 9 Little City Pizza Grade 10 Stop & Shop Grade 9 10 Other Languages, Use this category for specific activities or interests that may not fall under another heading. Examples are: Computer or other Special Skills, Travel, etc. Change the heading to reflect the content of your category. Community Service/Volunteer Experience Church Acolyte Grades 9 11 Relay for Life participant Grades 9 10 Interests Guitar, photography, skiing, biking, reading References are available upon request. (Needed for employment resume, not for college resume)