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Graduation
Project
Handbook
Class of 2018
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Graduation Project Handbook
Table of Contents
Mission Statement ..............................................................................2
Rationale ............................................................................................2
Quick Guide .......................................................................................3
Project Advisor Assignment ..............................................................4
Project Deadline Procedures ..............................................................4
Student Checklist/Time Line .............………………………………5-6
Brainstorming Ideas / Project Areas ..................................................7
Assessment .........................................................................................8
Appendix A Community Connections ...............................................9-10
Appendix B Forms .............................................................................11
Graduation Project Evaluation (sample) ................................12
Graduation Project Progress Report (sample) ........................13
Graduation Project Proposal ..................................................14
Student Bio Pages ..................................................................15-16
Parent Signature Page ............................................................17
Faculty Advisor /Community Mentor Request Form ............18
Graduation Project Time Log……………………………….19
Community Project Mentor Letter (Clearances) ....................20
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JERSEY SHORE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
MISSION AND VISION STATEMENT
Our mission: The Jersey Shore Area School District will provide a supportive
environment where staff uses effective data-based instruction to help every student
meet academic and social success.
Our vision: The Jersey Shore Area School District will prepare students to meet all
graduation requirements and to be prepared for the next step in their life plan.
Whether it involves post-secondary education, technical training or employment,
students will be academically prepared. In addition, students will have learned to
be responsible and will be able to live and work in a cooperative manner.
RATIONALE OF THE GRADUATION PROJECT
• Each school district (including charter schools) shall specify requirements
for graduation in the strategic plan under state statute 4.13 (relating to
strategic planning).
• Requirements shall include course completion and grades, completion of a
culminating project and results of local assessments aligned with
the academic standards.
• The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that students are able to
apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate
significant knowledge and understanding.
The overall goal of the graduation project is to prove that all students can take an
idea from its beginning stages all the way through to a finished product and report
back on what was accomplished.
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Graduation Project Quick Guide
The Graduation Project is a graduation requirement per Policy 217 of the Jersey
Shore Area School District Board of Directors.
Presentation before the deadline is required to participate in the
graduation ceremony.
All students must complete a project in order to graduate
Basic Requirements:
Faculty Advisor
Required before beginning project
Requested by student, approved by senior project committee
Project Design
All projects must be student designed.
Projects must have a community connection.
Time Commitment
Minimum of 30 hours required
Maintain a log of hours
Hours must be non-paid
Hours must not occur during scheduled school hours
Presentation
Present to faculty panel consisting of at least three faculty members
Present before the assigned deadline
Presentation should include Visual Aids and use of Technology
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GRADUATION PROJECT ADVISOR ASSIGNMENT
In order to ensure that the faculty advisors are assigned to students in an equitable
way with compatibility between the advisors and students, advisors will be
assigned in the following manner:
1) The graduation project will be explained to all 10th graders in an assembly
format.
2) Students will be asked to return their Graduation Project Advisor Request
Form to Mrs. Welsh or Mrs. Yaudes, in the Senior High School Library
beginning the day after the assembly.
3) All Graduation Project Advisor/Community Mentor Request forms must be
turned in by Friday of the week of the graduation project assembly.
4) Project advisors will be assigned randomly. Student choice requests will
be given primary consideration.
GRADUATION PROJECT DEADLINE PROCEDURE
In order to ensure the timely presentation of all graduation projects, the graduation
project committee will determine the presentation deadlines for each junior class
using the following guidelines:
1) The deadlines for all projects will be near the end of the second semester of
the student’s 11th grade/junior year. The actual date of the presentations will
be an in-service day determined each year according to the school calendar.
2) If a student is unable to present on the scheduled date, it is his or her
responsibility to make arrangements to reschedule his or her presentation.
3) Rescheduled time should be before or after school hours.
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STUDENT CHECKLIST
TIME LINE FOR GRADUATION PROJECT
All students will be provided with information about the Graduation Project in a grade level
assembly. Following that assembly, the graduation project should proceed as follows:
Tenth Grade: Once faculty advisors are assigned, tenth grade students may begin checking with
their advisor for supervision and progress monitoring. This may occur during the
VIP/Homeroom period, or scheduled meeting time.
Semester One
Student turns in advisor/community mentor request sheet.
Faculty advisor appointed.
Student meets with advisor.
Interest survey is completed.
Time line is reviewed.
Log format is discussed.
Possible projects are discussed.
Project chosen and informally approved by advisor.
Student completes and turns in Graduation Proposal to committee.
Be sure to include the following:
Parent Signature
Advisor Signature
Mentor Signature
Committee approves graduation project or requests more information.
Quarter Three
Meet with faculty advisor.
Details discussed.
Check all that apply
hours planned
materials list created
contacts discussed
Log to date is checked.
Quarter Four
Meet with faculty advisor.
Student progress report to date.
Discuss summer project plans.
Log to date is checked.
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ELEVENTH GRADE
Eleventh grade students will continue checking with their advisor for supervision
and progress monitoring. This may occur during the VIP/Homeroom period.
Quarter One
Advisor, mentor, student conference (personal or phone).
Discuss presentation ideas with advisor.
Log to date is checked.
Quarter Two
Meet with faculty advisor.
Contact with mentor.
Log to date is checked.
Quarter Three & Four
Meet with faculty advisor.
Attend job/career fair.
Contact with mentor.
Finalize project presentation.
Log to date is checked.
Submit all documentation to advisor (bibliography, project materials, outline,
video, etc.).
Check with advisor on presentation date, time and location.
Present project by assigned deadline.
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BRAINSTORMING IDEAS/PROJECT AREAS
Community Service: Volunteer at a community organization, such as… • 4H
• American Cancer Society
• Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
• Pa. Fish Commission or Pa. Game Commission
• Jersey Shore, Avis, or Salladasburg Borough; or the townships of Anthony, Bastress,
Brown, Cummings, Limestone, McHenry, Mifflin, Nippenose, Piatt, Porter Watson in
Lycoming County; or the townships of Crawford and Pine Creek in Clinton County.
• Jersey Shore Hospital or ManorCare
• Service organizations (Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, etc.)
• Local fire companies
• Love Center
• Wounded Warrior or other veterans’ programs (American Legion, VFW)
• YMCA
• Summer recreation program
• Jersey Shore Town Meeting, Fort Antes Historical Days, Lycoming County Fair, etc.
Career Related • Entrepreneurship-establishing and presenting your own business
• Job Shadowing/internship
Hands on Work • Organize a community art show or concert
• Build a website for a community organization
• Build a product for a community organization
• Fix or repair community assets
School-Related Projects o Partnership with JSASH clubs to complete a special project for the school
FBLA
Outdoor Club
SADD
Student Ambassadors
Wellness Committee
This list is just a brainstorming effort. The above projects have not been requested
by or approved by any of the groups/departments listed. Many of the clubs,
departments, sports teams etc would appreciate creative and motivated volunteers
for their programs and initiatives.
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ASSESSMENT
Evaluation Panel
The Evaluation Panel will consist of three faculty and/or administrative members,
selected at random by the senior project committee. The Evaluation Panel will assess the student
presentation based on the Graduation Project evaluation guidelines. Each panel will complete an
evaluation form immediately following the student’s presentation. The agreement of two judges
will be necessary for a project designation of distinguished, proficient or non-proficient.
The presentation will be scheduled by the senior project committee and will take place
near the end of the second semester of the student’s 11th grade/junior year. Students who are
unable to present on the date must make arrangements to reschedule their presentations. The time
should be before or after school hours..
If the presentation panel determines a project to be non-proficient, the student will be
given suggestions for remediation. A new presentation deadline will be set by the graduation
committee. Upon successful remediation, the student will present the project again until he or
she reaches proficient status.
Students who do not successfully complete the graduation project will not graduate.
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APPENDIX
A
Community
Connections
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Community Connection Possibilities
Local 4H Crawford Township The Love Center
American Cancer Society ManorCare Lycoming or Clinton County Fair
American Legion (Avis/JS) Jersey Shore Town Meeting Inc. Jersey Shore Area Churches
American Rescue Workers Fort Antes Historical Days Tiadaghton Gardens
Anthony Township Little Pine State Park Jersey Shore Masonic Temple
Avis Borough Local fire departments Pa. Game Commission
Bastress Township Ravensburg State Park Tiadaghton State Forest/DCNR
Boy Scouts of America Jersey Shore Summer Rec Program Salvation Army/Thrift Store
Brown Township Jersey Shore Historical Society Center for Independent Living
Cummings Township Thomas Tabor Museum/Lycoming County Historical Society Lycoming County SPCA
Habitat for Humanity Jersey Shore/Ross/James V. Brown Library
Wise Options/Clinton Women’s Center
Jersey Shore Borough Jersey Shore Pool Pa. Fish and Boat Commission
Limestone Township Little League/youth sports Jersey Shore YMCA
McHenry Township Kiwanis Club Jersey Shore Veterans’ Council
Mifflin Township Lions Club/Lioness Club Knights of Columbus
Nippenose Township VFW, Jersey Shore St. Anthony’s Center
Piatt Township Elks Lodge, Jersey Shore SusqueView Home
Pine Creek Township Lycoming/Clinton County Courthouse American Red Cross
Porter Township Moose Lodge, Jersey Shore Clinton County Historical Society
Salladasburg Borough Girl Scouts of America Millbrook Playhouse/Community Theater League
Watson Township Lycoming/Clinton County Children & Youth Services Others as approved
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APPENDIX
B
FORMS
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JSASD GRADUATION PROJECT EVALUATION
STUDENT NAME ____________________________________________________ DATE _______________
ADVISOR __________________________________
PROJECT ______________________________________________________________
Key: N = NON PROFICIENT P = PROFICIENT D = DISTINGUISHED
Project Development N P D Student communicated with advisor/mentor
N P D Project proposal was clear and well thought out.
Project Delivery
N P D Time management throughout the project is evident
N P D Commitments/deadlines were consistently met.
N P D Quality work was evident
Project Outcomes
N P D Original goal established in project proposal was met.
N P D Community organization was satisfied with project outcome.
N P D 30 hours were satisfied.
Log N P D Organized and complete
N P D Specific activities and time documented
N P D Overall Rating
COMMENTS:
________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Jersey Shore Area School District Culminating Project
Oral Presentation/Visual Aid
Name English Teacher: Date:
Evaluation Components Committee
Content Demonstrates Expertise on Topic 3 2 1 Responds Appropriately to Questions 3 2 1 Organization of Presentation 3 2 1 Uses Introduction and Closing 3 2 1 Shows Evidence of Preparation 3 2 1 Uses Visual Aid to enhance or explain content of presentation 3 2 1
Communication Skills
Speaks Speaks Clearly – Pitch, Rate, Volume, Enunciation, Pronunciation (No Gum)
Chewin 3 2 1
Uses Proper Grammar 3 2 1 Uses appropriate word choice 3 2 1 Shows Evidence of Practice 3 2 1 Uses Proper Body Language (Posture, Eye Contact, Gestures) which Enhance the
Presentation 3 2 1
Demonstrates Appropriate Appearance for Culminating Project 3 2 1 Time Management
Stays Within Time Limit 10 – 30 minutes with a warning at 25 minutes that 5
minutes remain in the time limit – Excluding Questions 3 2 1
Visual Aid- Anything other than paper or oral presentation (i.e. physical item, a video, demonstration, poster/chart). ***Presentation does not require incorporation of technology.
Demonstrates Knowledge and/or Creativity 3 2 1 Shows Evidence of Planning and Organization 3 2 1 Utilizes Appropriate Resources 3 2 1 Demonstrates an Appropriate Level of Skill 3 2 1
3 – Excellent 2 – Satisfactory 1 – Not Satisfactory – must be revised Evaluation Committee ________________________________________________
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Graduation Project Progress Report
(to be completed by faculty advisor if progress is not being made)
_____________________ _____________________________
Date Student Name
______________________________
Faculty Advisor
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Per Policy 217 of the Jersey Shore Area School District, each student in the district must
complete a “culminating project” as a requirement for graduation. According to the law, the
intent of the graduation project is to assure that students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize
and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and understanding.
As of this mailing, your child has not:
_________ Attended quarterly meeting with advisor
_________ Turned in required form (________________________________________)
_________ Made satisfactory progress towards required 30 hours.
_________ Maintained a log of hours
_________ Other: (specify)
Please take the time to discuss this matter with your child, and return this form to the high school
with your signature below:
_______________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature Date
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GRADUATION PROJECT PROPOSAL
Please give an explanation of your project and how you will fulfill the 30 hour
project requirement. Be sure to identify the community connection you are
proposing for your project. Remember – Your project CANNOT be with a family
member or family-owned business.
My community connection is __________________________________
Project Description:
Student Signature___________________________ Date____________
Parent Signature ____________________________ Date ____________
Advisor Signature___________________________ Date______________
Mentor Signature____________________________ Date _____________
Principal Signature___________________________Date ______________
This completed form must be submitted to Mrs. C. Welsh or Mrs. C. Yaudes
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Name _______________________ Student Date _________________
Bio-Pages
10th Grade
Student: Complete this form and turn it into your faculty advisor.
Faculty Advisor: Review this form to get to know your student advisee and turn it into the
senior project committee (Mrs. C. Welsh or Mrs. C. Yaudes)
1. What are your academic strengths and interests?
2. What subject area or course has given you the greatest difficulty?
_____________________________
3. What are your plans after high school? Circle one:
College (4 Yr) College (2 Yr) Technical/Trade School Military
Full Time Employment Other (specify) ________________________________
4. What field or specific occupation do you plan to pursue?
5. Why have you chosen this field?
6. What ideas do you have for your graduation project?
7. What do you consider your greatest strengths?
8. What do you consider your greatest weaknesses?
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9. List any extracurricular activities in which you have participated from grades 9 to 12. Specify by
grade, and indicate any offices held or special accomplishments in these activities. (in and out of
school)
Activity 9 10 Offices, Awards, Special Interests or Significance
(Attach additional sheet if necessary)
10. Describe an achievement that you are most proud of. (include a list of honors and awards if there are
any)
11. What do you see yourself doing ten years from now?
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PARENT SIGNATURE PAGE
Dear Parent:
Per Policy 217 of the Jersey Shore Area School District, each student in the
district must complete a “culminating project” as a requirement for graduation.
According to the policy, the intent of the graduation project is to assure that students
are able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate
significant knowledge and understanding.
Enclosed is a brief description, the procedure, and assessment guidelines for
the graduation project your child must complete in order to graduate. All necessary
forms are included at the back of this booklet.
This is an ongoing project beginning in grade ten and continuing until the end
of the junior year. It is important for you and your child to carefully examine the
information in this booklet so that you are aware of your child’s responsibilities.
Remember – the student’s project CANNOT be with a family member or family-
owned business.
Please sign this page and return it to the project advisor, when one is assigned.
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We have read the enclosed information and understand that the project is a
graduation requirement. We understand that according to Policy 217, a student who
does not complete this culminating project may not graduate.
Parent Signature ________________________________________________
Date ____________________________
Student Signature _______________________________________________
Date _____________________________
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GRADUATION PROJECT
FACULTY ADVISOR REQUEST
LIST OF POTENTIAL FACULTY ADVISORS
Please list 3 faculty members who possess knowledge of a project area you may be interested in
and with whom you would be comfortable working.
1.
2.
3.
Please complete the top portion of this request and turn into Mrs. C. Welsh or Mrs. C. Yaudes
Deadline: ____________________________
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Graduation Project: Time Log The student should complete this log and submit it to his/her advisor when meeting each quarter
from sophomore year through junior year. The advisor will submit the log to the senior project
committee for review.
STUDENT NAME: _____________________________________________________
ADVISOR NAME: ______________________________________________________
MENTOR NAME: _______________________________________________________
PROJECT/JOB SHADOWING: ____________________________________________
DATE TIME ACTIVITY (use back of form or print an additional
form if necessary)
Mentor/supervisor
signature
JERSEY SHORE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Senior High School
VIP: Value Everyone and Everything; Individual Responsibility; Positive Attitude
Jersey Shore Senior High School Phone 570.398.7170
701 Cemetery Street Fax 570.398.5612
Jersey Shore, PA 17740 www.jsasd.org
Dear Community Mentor:
Thank you for volunteering as a Community Project Mentor for our Jersey Shore Area Senior High School
student(s) as they works toward completing their graduation project. All students attending Jersey Shore
Area Senior High School are to complete a 30-hour community service project beginning their sophomore
year in fulfillment of a .5 credit graduation project requirement. This project must be completed in order for
students to graduate. The primary responsibilities of the volunteer Community Project Mentor include: (1)
providing guidance and support for the student(s) and (2) verifying the completion of the projects time
requirements.
Pennsylvania law requires all adult individuals who directly work with youth must complete criminal history
and child abuse background clearances. The adult Community Project Mentor working with our youth will
need to submit a copy of these clearances to the Jersey Shore Area Senior High School and be approved as a
volunteer as per JSASD Policy #916: Volunteers prior to the student beginning their community service
work. The clearances are free of charge for volunteers. Website links can be found on the JSASD website
under the “Employment” tab and directly through the agencies websites.
Pennsylvania Act 34: PA State Police Criminal Records Check
https://epatch.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Act 151: PA Child Abuse History Certification
www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
The Jersey Shore Area Senior High School graduation project is an important component for the overall development
of our students’ academic and social enrichment. The faculty and administration appreciate your commitment to our
students in support of community engagement and graduation requirements. Each student received a packet of
information pertaining to the graduation project requirements. If you have any further questions or concerns, please
contact the graduation project advisors, Mrs. Cindy Welsh or Mrs. Chris Yaudes, or the Jersey Shore Area Senior High
School counselors via email. You may also contact the high school at (570) 398-7170.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Cindy Welsh Mrs. Chris Yaudes
Senior Project Advisor Senior Project Advisor