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Graduation Project
2013-2014
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
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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/Technical
• Cover Page• Application
(common or school app)
• Essay
Workforce
• Cover page
• Resume/Cover letter
• Basic Job application
• Essay
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 write an essay that compares 3 career options.
Essay Choices
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Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Must complete Research and Writing before they present.
Students can present early.
Assessed using presentation assessment scoring guide.
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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 2014Time Line for Class of 2014
Research Due Research Due (Approx.) (Approx.) Sept 25Sept 25thth 2013 2013 Writing Due Writing Due (Approx.) (Approx.) October 29October 29thth 2013 2013 Presentations Due Presentations Due January 6January 6thth 2014 2014
– Students may present early at any time.Students may present early at any time.
– Students will be assigned a time/date that Students will be assigned a time/date that they will have to present. they will have to present.
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