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Graduation Project 2014-2015

Neshaminy High School. Graduation Project 2014-2015. 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:

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Graduation Project 2014-2015

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  1. Neshaminy High School Graduation Project 2014-2015 Research – Writing - Presentation

  2. 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

  3. Graduation Project A “Transition Plan” for the future after Neshaminy • Three components • Research • Writing • Presentation

  4. Research • What are students doing after Neshaminy? • Career and School Research. • Follow directions online. • Helps students decide and prepare for career/education path.

  5. Writing • Focuses on the future. • Compare/contrast options. • Requires additional school/career research. • Follow the step by step directions and assessment rubric.

  6. College/School/Military Cover Page Application (common or school application) Essay Workforce Cover page Resume & Cover letter Basic Job application Essay Writing Choices

  7. Essay 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).

  8. Presentation • Microsoft PowerPoint • Must complete Research and Writing before they present. • Students can present early. • Assessed using presentation assessment scoring guide.

  9. 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

  10. Student Support • ****Neshaminy School Website**** • Graduation Project Office • Resource and English support • Large and small group meetings

  11. Time Line for Class of 2015 • Research Due (Approx.) Sept 29th 2014 • Writing Due (Approx.) October 29th 2014 • Presentations Due January 5th2015 • 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

  12. ??Questions??

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