graduation project 2015-2016 neshaminy high school research – writing - presentation
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Graduation Project
2015-2016
Neshaminy High School
Research – Writing - Presentation
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Why Do We Have A Graduation Project?
PA State Mandate – Chapter 5. Section 4.24 The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that
students are: able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information communicate significant knowledge and understanding
Aligned with the district’s mission statement: The Neshaminy Community empowers students to
become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
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Graduation Project
A “Transition Plan” for the future
after Neshaminy
• Three components
• Research• Writing • Presentation
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Research
What are students doing after Neshaminy?
Career and School Research.
Follow directions online.
Helps students decide and prepare for career/education path.
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Writing
Focuses on the future.
Compare/contrast options.
Requires additional school/career research.
Follow the step by step directions and assessment rubric.
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College/School/Military
• Application • (common or school application)
• Essay
Workforce• Cover letter• Resume • Basic Job application
Writing Choices
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• College essay based on specific school or Common Application requirements.
• BCCC students write an essay comparing and contrasting 3 majors or 3 transfer schools.
• Workforce/Military writes an essay that compares 3 career options (in the Military).
Essay Choices
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Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Must complete Research and Writing before they present.
Students can present early.
Assessed using presentation assessment scoring guide.
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Graduation Survey• Between May 1st and May 15 students will
log on to NAVIANCE and complete an Exit survey about their future plans..
• Goal is to provide data to future NHS students.
• This will include:– Colleges accepted to– College/trade school choice– Career choice– Scholarships
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Student Support
****Neshaminy School Website****Graduation Project Office Resource and English supportLarge and small group meetings
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Time Line for Class of 2015
Research Due (Approx.) Sept 29th 2015 Writing Due (Approx.) October 29th 2015 Presentations Due January 5th 2016
–Students may present early at any time.–Students will be assigned a time/date that
they will have to present. Graduation Survey - May 1st-15th
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??Questions??