Welcome Parents of the Class of 2019

“Give the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.”

Madeline Bridges

Senior Project Mission Statement

The mission of Senior Project is to create an opportunity for students to produce

a culminating technical project that challenges them to demonstrate and

display mastery of the technical, academic, and social skills needed for

lifelong learning and success in a changing world.

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Tech Night Invitational- November 8th

Craft Fair- November 10th & 11th

Senior Showcase – May 23rd

Presentation Day - May 24th

ANDAll of the dates on the Student Assignment

Log & Timeline

Keep it simple….☺❖ Read the workbook!

❖ Know how work will be evaluated- Before work is begun!

❖ Ask for assistance before a deadline is missed!

Don’t let this be you!

You lose your Portfolio...

Your Mom /Dad throws it away cleaning your room /cleaning out the car.

Your Portfolio is in the car when it crashes, is towed, catches fire…

Your boyfriend / girlfriend becomes your EX and you can’t get your Senior Project stuff back.

OR

You blow off deadlines.

You plagiarize your product, paper or speech.

Save all of your work!

Completed templates, photos,

etc.

No Junior Proposal = No grading

■ Consequences for changes of proposal:

■ No further in-school disruption of Shop or English. See teachers before or after school!

■ No extensions will be given for due dates!

Was due last spring!

313 Potential Points to Earn!

Trimester 1 = Product (75) & Portfolio (25) (+10)

Trimester 2 = Paper (75) & Portfolio (25)

Trimester 3 =Presentation (75) & Portfolio (25) (+3)

The Portfolio connects each of the 3 other phases together!

Paper +

Portfolio =

100 points

Presentation +

Portfolio =100

points

Product +

Portfolio =

100 points

Mentor - Mentor - Mentor

■ EVERYONE is encouraged to have a mentor.

■ A mentor may help boost your Senior Project Grade. ☺

■ Family and Friends “OK” to guide you

(but not OK for credit)

■ Community based Mentors for extra credit must have

expertise in the Product topic

and CAN NOT be family.

If You’re on Co-op:

■ Make arrangements with your Shop teacher to be graded

■ Be prepared to come to school on the due dates

■ Be responsible■ You will not be eligible for

Co-op if you get a grade of less than a C for the 1st or 2nd trimesters.

Product Evaluation Due Dates:

■ September 14th

■ October 12th

■ November 16th

If your Senior Project includes a Fundraiser:

■ Keep track of the funds you raise for your non-profit agency.

■ You must meet with the Business Manager, Mrs. Orcutt, to set up an account.

■ Technical instructors will be required to monitor monies collected and sign off that the student has disbursed the funds to the intended non-profit.

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Community Partner Form

Community Partners: Those people/organizations that you are coordinating with to plan an event for your Product.

What should you do?Complete this form and put in your Portfolio BEFORE the First Product Evaluation.

Research Paper format…

■ Your English instructor will support the Paper phase.

■ You will write a technical paper that will demonstrate your technical knowledge.

■ Your English Instructor will grade your paper and your Shop Instructor will specifically grade the technical content of your paper.

Presentation – Social Studies

■ The Presentation phase is supported and partially graded by your Social Studies teacher.

■ Students will have opportunities for “dress rehearsals”

■ Make your Portfolio presentation ready.

■ ‘Dress to impress’ with business professional attire the day of your presentation

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■ Entire Senior Project Workbook

■ Community Partner Form■ Fundraiser Form■ Mentor Packet■ Timeline / Due Dates

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How can YOU help your student?

■ Read the Senior Project Workbook.

■ Ask specific questions about their Product, Research Paper, Presentation, Portfolio.

■ Encourage your student to meet deadlines.

■ Remind them that they should seek support when needed: Don’t wait until it’s too late!

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Where can your student get help?

■ All the Senior Project Resources■ Google Classroom, CCT website, workbook,

templates■ Homework Zone: Tuesday/Thursday 2:45-4:30

■ Tuesday - Ms. Fleischer■ Technical Teachers■ English Teachers■ Social Studies Teachers■ Senior Project Coordinator■ Other Teachers, Administrators & instructional aides

Out for Surgery:

I’ll be out from September 17th for about 4-6 weeks.

Problems? ■ See your Shop teacher■ They will confer with Mr. T

or Mrs Dolan-Niles, as necessary.

Need some extra help with your project?

How to reach Mrs. Knight for assistance:

In person: Room 3016Maroon Cycle (when seniors are in shop): Period 1 & 2Gold Cycle (when seniors are in academics) Periods 2

& 5Before & after school: by appointment

Phone: (508)432-4500 x279Email: nknight@capetech.us

• Call or email for an appointment. • Plan to meet with me before or after school. • STAY in your shop or class.

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GUARDIAN EMAIL SUMMARIESGuardians can receive a summary of

their student’s assignments and class announcements.

To receive this summary, email nknight@capetech.us

Please include the name of your student.