Senior Project

Project Description and Finding a Sponsor

How far along is your Senior Project?

What’s “Senior Project?” See your advisor and let them know you

are interested in going on Senior Project.

Mr. SchmidtAbbott - Haynes

Ms. DeMauroHemphill - Potiker

Mrs. DoraPowell - Zempolich

Talk with your advisor about the ideas you have for a Senior Project.

I can’t decide what to do for my Senior Project, so I’m not going.It’s definitely not too late.Meet with your advisor and work

with your advisor to come up with some ideas for your Senior Project.

Your interests and future plans could be used to help determine your Senior Project.

I turned in something to you in yesterday, but I don’t know what to

do now.Each student must meet with his or her

advisor in the Senior Lounge on Nov. 19th.

Advisor Locations – After school only, pleaseSchmidt – Room 259DeMauro – Room 07Dora – Room 172

My project was approved!See you in May!

Not so fast…The next step is to complete your Project

Description form and turn it in on December 10th

Where?The Senior Lounge

When?10th period (ONLY if you don’t have a

10th period class) After school from 3 PM until 4 PM

What’s a Project Description form?Glad you asked…

You do not need to have the Sponsor Information filled in at this point.

If you have a sponsor already in mind, you should at least show them, either in person or via email or fax, a copy of the Project Description just to make sure that what you think you’re doing is what your Sponsor thinks your doing.

The BEST practice would be to complete the Project Description with your Sponsor, but ONLY IF YOU HAVE ONE NOW!

I have a great project idea/plan, but I don’t have a sponsor yet. Do you have someone in mind?

Ask someone you know that works in that field .

Ask your parents/relatives/friends if they or someone they know work in that field.Remember, your sponsor will supervise

your work so they should know a bit about what you are doing.

I asked everyone I know and I can’t find a Sponsor!Everyone?

YES, EVERYONE!There’s no need to yell…

Sorry.It’s OK.

Seriously, what am I supposed to do?

You have several options:

1. Meet with your advisor We have a database of

sponsors’ contact information that we can provide to you.

We do not have a sponsor for every project

2. Find a sponsor on your own

Call a company in your field that you want to work with

Explain that you would like to do your Senior Project in their field

Ask them if they accept students for a Senior Project

Possible ResponsesYes, but we’ve already filled our opportunities this year.Thank them for their time and move on to another place

Possible ResponsesYes, but there are some forms you need to fill out to apply“Great, could you tell me where I can find the forms?”

Possible ResponsesYes, but I don’t handle that program“Could you put me in touch with the person that does?”

Possible ResponsesI don’t know if we do that here“Do you have a community outreach department or someone that coordinates volunteers or internships that I could speak with about it?”

Possible ResponsesYes, we would love to have you.“Thank you very much!”

Be sure to let them know…Your project hours requirement

A total of 100 hours spent on Senior Project, starting on May 4th and ending June 2nd

Two Progress Reports to fill outOne halfway through Project and the

other at the end of Project.You cannot receive any pay for

Project hours

3. Change your Project It is entirely possible that, in

spite of how amazing and wonderful of your Project idea is, you will not be able to find a Sponsor

Come see your advisor and we can work with you and suggest some possible project ideas

In the past, we have received requests for students fromSmall businessesThe Shaker Lakes Nature Center

The Shaker Historical SocietyLocal non-profit organizationsShaker teachers

When should I find a Sponsor?As soon as possibleWe are not the only school that has a Senior Project, so you are not the only students looking for Sponsors

The Sponsor Agreement is not due until February 4th, but you can get it signed as soon as you find a sponsor

Once you get a person to agree to be your sponsor:Provide them with a copy of the Sponsor Packet

Have them sign the Sponsor Agreement page

Get contact information from them and provide them with yours

Stay in touch with them and make plans to complete their calendar

SummaryMeet with your Faculty Advisor on November 19th

Project Description is due on Wednesday December 10th

Find a SponsorSponsor Agreement is due on February 4th along with the Parental Agreement

Next Advisory Period is January 8th