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Graduation Project Essentials. How do I design a project?. Incorporate your interests or career path Something new, outside your comfort zone Clear purpose with a measurable product or end result. What are the minimum requirements?. 20 hours – OUTSIDE of school
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How do I design a project? • Incorporate your interests or career path • Something new, outside your comfort zone • Clear purpose with a measurable product or end result
What are the minimum requirements? • 20 hours – OUTSIDE of school • No, you cannot count time spent working in study hall, graphic arts, wood shop … • Mentor: • At least 21 years of age • Not a relative • Expertise in your project’s nature • Documentation of ALL steps of the project
Can I… • Volunteer? – YES! There are many community organizations that could you use an extra set of hands to help out. • Do a fundraiser? – YES!– BUT it needs to raise a significant amount of money ($1,000 +). Local charities are recommended. • Use my job as my project? – NO. • Get paid for Graduation Project? – NO. Any money raised through a Grad. Project needs to be donated to a worthy charity
Where do I do my project? • At home • Within your neighborhood or community • In partnership with local organizations • NOT here – NO Seneca Valley facilities can be used for Grad Project • No, you cannot use the gym at Haine, or the art gallery at the IHS, or the…
When do I do my project? • Submit your project proposal – Due November 10 • Conference with Mrs. Green, Mrs. Flanigan or Miss Smolter • Obtain approval • The date of approval is the first day you can start work on your project.
How do I do my project? • One step at a time • Get organized • Follow your plan • Time manage • Be responsible