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Culminating Project & Portfolio Guidelines 2014
Beginning with the Class of 2008, Washington graduates must: pass state tests showing achievement in basic skills or complete approved alternatives to those tests, complete a culminating project, satisfy class credit requirements, and craft a high school and beyond plan (5-year plan).
Everything you need to know about your senior project!
The Purpose
Required by state in 2008 Bridge the gap between school and work Increased opportunities for employment Creating a template for a future career
portfolios Give Medical Lake students and advantage
The Culminating Project
The Project The Plan The
Portfolio
The Presentation
Selecting a Project
Arts and Communication
Business Finance & Operation
Business Marketing & Management
Science & Engineering
Social & Health Service
Technology, Trades & Manufacturing
Your project should fit into one of the following career pathways.
Think about relationships between current school work; any connections you could use?
Think about your career goals.
What are your plans for next year? Might you begin these as part of your culminating project?
Who do you know that might be able to help you throughout your project?
Things to Consider……..
Option 1 – Job Shadow
The job shadow option requires that the student select a job to shadow that relates to a career goals and a specific career pathway and find someone in the field to observe. The student observes an employee at the work-site to gain valuable career information and may perform some tasks while under supervision.
The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours on the actual job.
Project/Experience options:
The original project option requires that the student select a project that is directly related to the chosen career pathway. The student will create a physical project. The student will need to produce physical evidence of the project. Physical evidence may include but is not limited to the following:
The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours creating the original project.
Option 2 – Original Project
The internship option requires that the student select an internship that relates to their career goals and a specific career pathway. For a student to be involved in an internship program, they must apply and be accepted by the organization, school, or business offering the internship opportunity.
The student must spend a minimum of 15 hours interning.
Option 3 – Internship
It is very important that you choose a mentor who has professional experience within the profession and that your mentor can provide guidance and support throughout this process!!!!!
Choosing a Mentor:
How do I find a mentor?
What can a mentor do for me?
Who can be a mentor?
Who can NOT be a mentor?
Mentor Cont.
Project Pieces:
Project Proposal
Project Proposal Cover Sheet
PROJECT APPROVAL
Mentor Agreement
Parent Verification Form
Work Log
Mentor Interview and
Insights
Mentor Thank You Letter
Self Evaluation
Plan Required Elements:
Plan Summary
Career Goal Statement
Justification
Degree or Certifications
required to achieve plan
Options for Achievement
5th Year Plan
Personal Statement
May Describe:a) Overall Career Goalb) Educational and Career Goalsc) Identify your Career
Development Activitiesd) Describe Specific Skills
Learnede) Summarize your Learning
though this experience
Portfolio Elements
Five Sections
1. Individuality
2. Excellence
3. Career
4. Work
5. Five-year Plan
Given in front of 3 judges, one is a certificated teacher
Should make sure that the dress is appropriate
30 minutes to set up, complete your presentation and answer judges questions.
Minimum of 11 minutes Remember that short presentations may not
score well.
The Presentation
Questions???
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