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Graduation Project Orientation

Learn about the graduation project requirements at Council Rock School District for classes of 2016 and beyond, including Keystone Exams, Project Based Assessment, and technology components. Consultation with advisors, self-management, and various project components are detailed. Contact Mr. Jason Traczykiewicz for more information.

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Graduation Project Orientation

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  1. Graduation Project Orientation Back to School Night September 10, 2015 6:30 PM

  2. High School Graduation Requirement • The Pennsylvania Code • § 4.24 • Council Rock School District • Class of 2016 • Class of 2017 & Beyond • Keystone Exams • PBA

  3. Academic Opportunity • Self directed research in an area interest • Real life connections or experiences • Career Research • Impact others

  4. 6 Components

  5. Consultation with advisor • Completion and submission of forms • Evidence of work Self Management

  6. 6 Components

  7. Journal • Research paper • Manual • Lab Report • Play, story or poetry • Blog Written

  8. 6 Components

  9. Speech • Demonstration • Dramatic presentation • Role playing Oral

  10. 6 Components

  11. Word processing • Databases & Spreadsheets • Webpage • Multimedia production • Electronic Research Technology

  12. 6 Components

  13. Library • Internet • Journals • Interviews • Exhibits Research

  14. 6 Components

  15. Prexi • PowerPoint • Video • Drawing, painting, or sculpture • Performance or demonstration • Poster Visual

  16. Component Percentages

  17. Timeline

  18. Course Selection

  19. Program Planning Guide

  20. Website

  21. Keystone Exams • End-of-course assessment designed to assess proficiency in: • Algebra 1 • Literature • Biology • Component of Pennsylvania’s system of high school graduation requirements.

  22. Testing Dates • December 2015 • Retake of prior exam • May 2016 • End of course • Retake of prior exam • July 2016 • Retake of prior exam • Scores are released approximately 2 months later. • Proficient Score = 1500 or above • Highest level achieved posted on transcript (2017 and beyond)

  23. Project Based Assessment • Students who are unable to meet Chapter 4 requirements relating to high school graduation requirements through the Keystone Exam may qualify to complete the PBA. Enrollment • Taken course • Unsuccessful after two attempts • MBIT student – Biology after one attempt • IEP student after one attempt • Religious exempted from Keystone

  24. More Information • Developed by PA educators to serve as a learning activity implemented in a classroom setting. • One project per module • Several tasks under each module • Align to PA Core Standards Implementation • School Day • Afterschool • Summer

  25. Contact Mr. Jason Traczykiewicz Phone: 215-944-1308 E-mail: jtraczykiewicz@crsd.org

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