Introduction

Are you ready to begin your journey?

The goal of this guide is to provide online support and resources for teachers, students, and parents who are involved with, or who want to learn more about Senior Project.

Time to pack up your gear and prepare for survival:

Basic Equipment:

What is Senior Project?

It has four components: a research paper, a product, a presentation, and a portfolio.

It represents a significant percent of their final grade for English IV.

The Senior Project is performance based and adaptable to most topics of interest.

An Advisory Board at each school approves/disapproves topics and handles any project dilemmas.

Students must complete all four components--research paper, product, portfolio, and formal presentation--to receive credit for English IV.

Why do a Senior Project?

	The Senior Project empowers seniors to use their talents, skills, and creativity to demonstrate what they know and showcase their achievement in a final presentation.
	Because it provides an opportunity for students, parents, teachers, business leaders, community representatives, and others to work together on an educational endeavor.
	Because it is required for graduation.

Who makes up the Support Team for Senior Project?

	Senior Project Teacher
	Mentors
	Advisory Board
	Steering Committee
	School Based Senior Project Coordinator
	Volunteer Coordinator
	Administration and Faculty
	Judges/Evaluators

What has to be done for Senior Project?

	Write a research paper. This is a student-driven research paper that is centered on a student-chosen thesis and research topic.
	Develop a product related to the paper. The product is a showcase of the application of life, personal and interpersonal, academic, and problem-solving skills.
	Design and compile a portfolio. The portfolio documents the student's Senior Project journey.
	Deliver a formal presentation. This speech is delivered to a board of judges selected from faculty and community members.