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James Kenan High School NC Graduation Project Student/Parent Handbook James Kenan High School 1241 NC Hwy. 24 & 50 Warsaw, NC 28398 (910) 293-4218 www.duplinschools.net/schools/jkhs Mr. Michael Holton, Principal Mrs. Rachel Pender, JKGP Coordinator 2014 - 2015

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James Kenan High School

NC Graduation Project

Student/Parent Handbook

James Kenan High School

1241 NC Hwy. 24 & 50 Warsaw, NC 28398

(910) 293-4218 www.duplinschools.net/schools/jkhs

Mr. Michael Holton, Principal Mrs. Rachel Pender, JKGP Coordinator

2014 - 2015

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JK*GP Committee

2014-2015

Holton, Principal Riley-Gurganus, AP

Pender, JK*GP Coordinator Bell

Bryant Ezzell

Humphrey Lanier Marcin

McCalop McQueen Raynor Sobol

Wagner

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JK*GP Due Dates (2nd semester, English IV)

February 10th 1st Portfolio Check & Product Approval

March 10th 1st Product Check April 14th 2nd Product Check

April 28th Products Due April 30th-May 15th Practice Presentations

May 14th Portfolios Due May 21st-4:00pm Final Presentations

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JK*GP Due Dates

English III 2nd Semester 2014 - 2015

February 10 Student Contract & Topic Proposal Form

March 4 Thesis Statement &

Prelim Outline due April 14 Formal Outline due May 12 Final Research Paper May 27 Portfolios Due

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Topic Information

 ● topics usually fall into one of three categories—career

pathway, hobby/interest, or humanitarian  

● student selects topic based on their interests, talents, future plans, etc.

 

● topic needs to be academically challenging (a learning stretch) to the individual student 

● appropriate, acceptable topics—“outlawed” topics include, but not limited, to (SADD—sex, alcohol, drugs, diseases—may possibly be approved, depending on the approach) —topic must have related project/product 

● a 3-part thesis statement will be written on the topic of choice during English III 

● after approval by English III teacher, passed to JK*GP Committee for final approval 

 

   

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JK*GP Topic Proposal 

 Student’s Name __________________________________  Topic________________________________________________________________________________________  Why are you interested in this topic? ____________________________________________________________________________________________  Product description (PowerPoint, brochure, pamphlet, flyer is not a product)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________  Working Thesis Statement (a 3-part, one sentence statement; not a question) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________  Student signature _____________________ Date _____________ Teacher signature_____________________ Date _____________  JK*GP Committee: Signature_________________________________ date ____________ ____ Approved ____ Rejected ____ Needs Revisions Comments:

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James Kenan Graduation Project  Student Contract 

 Description “The North Carolina Graduation Project is an integral part on North Carolina’s high school exit standards. It is a performance-based exit assessment that provides students with a vehicle to demonstrate what they know and are able to do as they prepare to graduate from high school. To fulfill all graduation requirements, a student must master the NC Graduation Project skills before the completion of the student’s final high school year. Though the project culminates in the graduation year, students should already possess and begin to demonstrate specific, required skills beginning in the 9th grade year or earlier.” (The North Carolina Graduation Project Implementation Guide, NC Department of Public Instruction, 2007)  James Kenan’s Graduation Project James Kenan follows recommended requirements and procedures set by the Duplin County Board of Education Graduation Project Committee.   Graduation Project is a Duplin County Schools high school exit requirement.  The Graduation Project consists of four major components: 

● A research paper ● A project/product related to the research topic ● A portfolio with required components ● A presentation before a panel of judges 

 State-endorsed rubrics, evaluation tools used to score/grade an assignment or tasks, will be used for each of the four components. Students are required to pass each component of James Kenan Graduation Project to graduate.   The student will: 

● develop a written proposal to be approved by James Kenan’s Graduation Project Committee prior to the beginning of the project 

● select and research a topic of interest, develop a research paper, compile a portfolio with required documentation 

● write, speak, solve problems, and use real-life skills, such as time management and organization

● work with a product mentor in the development of the graduation project/product

● present the project/product and paper before a panel of judges consisting of teachers and other school personnel, community members, and business representatives

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● use DCS Student Gmail account & Google Drive for all GP assignments and will also save on their flash drive as back-up

(Students taking English IV on-line are required to complete JK*GP Online English IV Commitment Form)

Supplies needed

● black, 3-ring binder with clear plastic front pocket (2” suggested) ● clear plastic page protectors ● 3x5 index cards ● flash drive

I have read, understand and accept, the above requirements involving the NC, DCS and JK Graduation Project. I agree to abide by these requirements. I will conduct myself with the utmost professionalism in working with school and community leaders. I understand that it is necessary for me to work with a Product Mentor outside of regular school hours. I understand it is my responsibility to purchase the necessary items to complete the Graduation Project. I understand that ethical violations will result in consequences from Administration and the JK*GP Committee. I understand that not completing and passing all four components of the Graduation Project will result in my not meeting the DCS High School Exit Standards requirements for graduation.

Student name (print) ______________________________________________

Student signature _________________________________ Date __________

Parent/Guardian name (print) _______________________________________

Parent/Guardian signature __________________________ Date ___________

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On-line English IV Commitment Form

Seniors taking English IV on-line must follow all JK*GP requirements as students in the traditional classroom setting. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the JK English IV teacher at the beginning of the semester to schedule weekly contact. The research paper component of the JK*GP will be averaged in with the on-line exam grade.

To be completed by student

Student _______________________________________________________

School offering on-line course _______________________________________ Teacher _____________________________ Phone # ___________________ Teacher email ___________________________________________________ To be completed by teacher

JK English IV Teacher ____________________________________________ Weekly JK*GP scheduled appointment (lab days, Plus Period, etc.) ______________________________________________________________ Comments ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ To be completed at scheduled appointments:

Date Time Purpose Teacher’s Initials

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Portfolio

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Portfolio

A portfolio is described and defined in the NCGP Implementation Guide as:

■ a physical record of documentation of all the steps of the GP ■ a learning record of the process & progress demonstrating

student growth ■ a record of reflection containing reflective writings

throughout the journey ■ a journal monitored on a regular basis throughout the stages

of the GP and due the senior year ■ a guide for the judging panel including photos, work samples,

schedules, logs, reflections, grades, notes/comments, etc.  ■ a show-case of artifacts on all four steps of the GP ■ reveals 21st century skills 

  

JK Portfolio requirements:

■ black, 2-inch (suggested), 3-ring binder with plastic front pocket 

■ page protectors ■ contents—Contents of Portfolio/Table of Contents form lists

requirements of documentation to be placed in Portfolio ■ Rubric—state-mandated rubric will be used;

Pass/Fail—students are required to Pass the Portfolio component of GP in order to graduate 

■ Portfolio Check—Portfolios will be checked during the GP process for required contents 

■ students are responsible for the Portfolio during the Graduation Project process  

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Portfolio Title Page

● Times New Roman font

● 22 pt.

● 1 inch top margin

● Title of Student’s Graduation Project

● Enter 7 times

● Student’s Name (First, Middle, & Last)

● Enter 8 Times

● Graduating Year

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Title of Paper

Student Name

2014 - 2015

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English III Portfolio Requirements

Portfolios are due December 8. They will be checked by the GPC and safely stored until English IV. Portfolio/Title Page Table of Contents Autobiography Student Contract Topic Proposal Outline Final Paper Works Cited

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Table of Contents

●Portfolio & Product Checksheet ●Table of Contents ●Autobiography ●Student Contract ●Topic Proposal Form ●Outline ●Final Copy of Research Paper ●Works Cited ●Product Mentor Application ●Product Mentor Log ●Product Mentor Verification Form ●Photos ●Documentation Related to Topic ●Reflection ●Thank You Notes

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JK*GP Portfolio & Product Check

Student _____________________________________

Date Items Due Grade (P/F) GPC Feb.10

Portfolio Check & Product Approval

____ Portfolio/Cover Page ____ Title Page ____ Table of Contents ____ Autobiography ____ Student Contract ____ Topic Proposal Form ____ Outline ____ Paper ____ Works Cited

March 10

1st Product Check

____ Product Mentor App ____ Product Mentor Log (minimum 5 hours with mentor) ____ Photos (minimum of 5 photos of product development)

April 14

2nd Product Check

____ Product Mentor Log (total 15 hours--10 with mentor) ____ Mentor Verification ____ Photos (total of 10)

April 28

Products Due

____ Products turned in to Media Center

May 14 Portfolios Due

____ Product Check form due ____ Reflection ____ Thank You Notes (total of 3)

_____ Portfolios due to GPC

Final (Pass/Fail) _______ GPC Signature ______________Date ___________

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Paper

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English III GP Research Dates

February 10 Student Contract &

Topic Proposal Form due February 16 - 24 Media Center (bib cards) February 24 5 biblio cards due (3 x 5, black ink) March 4 Thesis Statement &

Prelim Outline due March 9 - 16 Media Center (note cards) March 17 25 note cards due March 23 - 30 Media Center (note cards) March 31 25 more notes cards due April 14 Formal Outline due April 20 - 24 Rough Draft Workshop May 12 Final Research Paper due May 27 Portfolios (due to Media Center) Special Notes:

● Late penalty for all research is one letter grade per day ● Research late the same day will lose three points ● You cannot submit research assignments out of sequence ● Complete your 3X5 source cards and 4X6 notecards in black ink ● Follow the format (samples) for the biblio and notecards ● You must type the rough draft (2nd copy) and the final reserach paper ● Failure to show appropriate documentation through your paper will result in an automatic “F” ● Documentation is required in every paragraph; intro and concluding paragraphs may omit

documentation ● Works Cited page required ● Proofread both copies of your papers

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The research paper consists of an outline, the paper and a Works Cited page.

All information concerning the paper will be handled by the English III teacher.

● DCS Student Gmail account & Google Drive will be used for all GP assignments.

● Research Paper Rubric will be given to students by English teacher.

● A rough draft of paper will be assigned, then a final copy will be due. Both copies will be placed in Portfolio.

● An online program, turnitin, will be used for scoring the papers.

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Product

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Choosing a Product The product should be something from which you can grow and benefit. You can choose many different types of products that will reflect the information you acquired from your research. Use the following information to guide you as you choose your product. The product should fulfill a need or desire by either the student and/or community.

● Physical product – build or make something; such as a fashion outfit, a computer program, a special engine or a model of a historical scene.

● Written product – write a short novel, a short story, or a collection of

poetry.

● Performance – perform a dance, a musical selection that has been written, a drama or a magic show.

● Conduct a teaching or leadership experience – teach a middle school or

elementary class a series of lessons or a skill. For example, teach a dance class or coach a little league team.

● Physical experience – learn to sky dive, run a marathon or go on a wilderness

survival trip.

● Career-related project – complete a job-shadowing experience in a professional area that you wish to pursue, volunteer your time at a local office of some kind. Note: simplistic products (like job-shadowing without any application beyond the shadowing experience) are usually not challenging enough to meet the “completion” requirements of the Graduation Project and are unacceptable unless some measure of rigor is involved.

This page adapted from the Senior Project Center from Dynamic Learning and the White Oak High School Senior Project Manual.

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Product Mentor

Tips for how to go about finding a mentor: Talk to parents, friends, and teachers about mentor possibilities. Other people

who may help students locate a mentor include:

o JKHS faculty o Employers and co-workers o Contacts at church o Contacts through community service organizations o Contacts through athletic organizations o Community business owners o Professional organizations employees o Newspaper staff

STUDENTS: **Ultimately, it is YOUR responsibility to locate a mentor. This may require stepping outside your comfort zone. Don’t procrastinate about finding a mentor; he or she is a priority as you start your work. Until your teacher advisor and community mentor are approved, you will not be allowed to continue with Grad Project; however, you will still be penalized for failure to meet deadlines. Working with a mentor:

o Begin by making initial contact. o Explain the overall project goals and product ideas. o Decide how you and your mentor will communicate and work together. o Create a timeline and a schedule o Decide what parts of the product you can work on independently and which

parts will require the assistance of the mentor. o Be considerate, flexible, and respectful. o Professionals are busy people, so be organized to make efficient use of their

time, never use profanity or slang, and always behave professionally.

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NOTICE

THE PURPOSE OF USING A COMMUNITY MENTOR IS NOT TO MAKE LIFE DIFFICULT.

THE MENTORSHIP IS INTENDED TO FOSTER COMMUNICATION AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY, TO HELP STUDENTS NETWORK AND PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, TO CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND OWNERSHIP OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS, AND TO ALLOW STUDENTS AND ADULT CITIZENS THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL.

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THE AREA WHO WANT TO HELP AND SUPPORT YOU - PEOPLE WITH THE EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE TO ASSIST YOU AND THE CARE AND CONCERN TO NURTURE YOU. TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY BY SEEKING A QUALITY MENTOR, AND REMEMBER, IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT YOU.

Types of Products and Examples Products generally fall into seven major categories; however, students often combine types for a stronger product. Many products do not incur any costs or require the purchase of supplies. The following projects have been successful:

● Physical Artifact o Models, computer programs, fashion clothing, architectural design,

pottery, car mechanics, building furniture. ● Written Artifact

o Short story, book of poetry, novelette, journal of reflective essays, cookbooks, or “how-to” books.

● Performance-Based o Choreography of a dance, music video, magic show, instrumental

recital, cooking class, signing, acting. ● Teaching or leadership

o Teach middle-school students about eating disorders, coach a little-league team, start a tutorial group, teach about drug abuse or gang violence.

● Career-Related o Job-shadow a police officer and develop a crime prevention program

for your school or neighborhood, observe a teacher and develop a lesson plan and teach a class.

● Community Service o Volunteer at a homeless shelter and organize a food drive, habitat for

humanity, organize a recycling program.

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Products Cannot Be: - Job shadowing alone. Students may shadow; however, they must take

what they learn on the job and then create something with the information.

- Completed without the advisement of a mentor - Presentation boards describing the research paper - PowerPoint presentations or videos. These are not products unto

themselves. They may be part of a presentation used while teaching, but they alone are not a product. Also, unedited videos are not products. These may be used to show a product, but they are not products in themselves. Brochures which have no audience are another poor choice for a product.

- Changed without approval - Food products UNLESS the student is working with a restaurant, bakery,

etc. with a health license which is NOT his/her place of employment. ADDITIONAL PRODUCT PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION Evidence All work on the product is to be done by the student. Product changes must be approved through the designated process. Products which do not match the approved Topic Selection Worksheet will be stiffly penalized or not evaluated at all. Documentation throughout the creation of the product is required for the portfolio. Documentation includes:

● Field work log - Chart where students record and verify all product hours. Hours may be verified by the mentor, teacher advisor, or other responsible adult willing to attest to the student’s work.

● Mentor logs: A minimum of four are required to be completed and signed to verify the student met the required meeting times with the mentor. Students are encouraged to meet with their mentors more than four times, but only four are required to be verified with mentor logs.

● Pictures and/or video, extensive journaling, etc, documenting the product process

● The actual item created, if your product is physical; however, documentation of progress is also needed.

● Mentor evaluation: An evaluation form completed by the mentor at the end of the project.

● Teacher Advisor Product Verification: Evaluation form completed by the teacher advisor attesting that the product is appropriate and complete.

Be sure that all forms are signed at the time the meetings take place. Do not put the mentor in the position of filling out documentation at the last minute.

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Products with Special Requirements Medical Field Products Any product involved with medical/psychological/sociological patients must have a clearly stated mentor willing to take responsibility for patient privacy and confidentiality. If a student takes photographs or videos of patients, releases must be signed by the patient or their parents/guardians. These releases go into the Product section of the portfolio. The student may print the copies needed or request copies from the English IV teacher. Computer/Technology Products Any student choosing a product involved with computer technology, either hardware, software, or networking, or with other vocational topics must have not taken the applicable CTE courses. If a student has taken these courses and feels he/she has a topic with an appropriate learning stretch, a written statement must be provided by the respective CTE teacher(s) that the topic will be a learning stretch for the student. Any student ignoring this procedure is in violation of the ethical code, which is grounds for failure of Grad Project. Photography Products Any product involving photography will require the following: If the student uses a film-style camera, he/she must submit the negatives as evidence of the product along with the photos taken. These should be placed in the Product section of the portfolio. If the student is using a digital camera, he/she must submit the photos taken on a CD or other digital media along with printed copies. These should be placed into the Product section of the portfolio. Job Shadowing Products Watching others work for the entire 15 hours is NOT adequate for Grad Project. Job shadowing must be done in conjunction with some other type of product. For example, Octavia Hicks shadowed with an obstetrician and then created a 3-D paper-mache model of a pregnant stomach revealing all the layers from the outer skin to the fetus. Students incorporating job shadowing will need to take special care to gather evidence to document their experience. Keeping a journal of the experience is one way to document. Again, students who job shadow must take what they have learned and experienced and DO SOMETHING with it. Students may NOT be paid or compensated in any way during their job shadowing hours. Performance or Exhibition Products Products that involve a performance in front of an audience will require audience members to fill out the Audience Verification Form. These forms can be printed from the WRH website or requested from the teacher as needed. Have copies of

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this form ready to be passed out to the audience BEFORE the performance. After the audience has viewed the performance, have them complete the forms. Collect the forms before the audience leaves. Put these forms in the Product section of the portfolio. Personal Services Products Any student choosing a product involving a personal service such as in the field of cosmetology, barbering, landscaping, etc. must have their clients fill out the Permission Form for Personal Services. These forms can be printed from the WRH website or requested from the teacher as needed. The form must be signed by the client’s parent or guardian if he/she is under the age of 18. The service performed by the senior may NOT involve chemicals (hair color, perms, etc) or body modifications (piercing, tattoos, etc.). Volunteering Products Any product involving volunteering must include a minimum of 15 hours of active involvement in a community service project. Students must provide some sort of physical evidence of active participation in the volunteering activity. Some possible types of evidence are: pictures, videos, documented time log, journal log, etc. Video documentation is strongly encouraged for these products. The student should make sure that he/she APPEARS in the pictures/video. Fundraising Products All fundraising must be approved by the Grad Project committee and the principal. Students MUST show results and receipts of the fundraising. Any product involving use of a school facility must have an administrator’s approval. Documentation of approvals must be in the portfolio. Procedure for fundraising projects at school:

1. Submit to the principal and the Grad Committee in writing the following information:

a. For whom will you be raising money? b. What will be your activity/event? c. What will your expense be? d. When and where will the event occur?

2. Complete the Product Worksheet and attach the information previously mentioned.

3. Complete the Fundraising Form 4. See the W-RH Financial Secretary (Ms. Schrieber) to open an account for

the money you raise. Also, provide her the contact information for the organization.

5. Turn money in daily. DO NOT hold any money for any length of time.

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6. Check with the advisor or mentor; he or she must be willing to attend your event.

7. Fundraising products cannot be done at the last minute due to the permissions one must attain from administration and possibly the Board of Education.

Teaching Products Any product involving teaching a class must include the following:

● Your class must contain at least five students. Complete the Waiver Form and submit it to the Grad Committee if you wish to have less than five students.

● Must have a minimum of five hours of actual instruction time (not observing or planning)

● Lesson plans must be completed for each teaching session. Use a five or six step lesson plan.

● Maintain a notebook/folder of handouts, activities for each lesson, and student work samples.

● Provide evidence in the form of pictures, videos, work samples, journaling, etc.

● If you photograph students, be sure release forms are completed. ● Complete at least one group activity and one individual activity during the

teaching sessions. Coaching Products Any product involving coaching must meet the following criteria:

● Must have a clearly identified audience to coach, a specific team or group must be identified. Groups or teams of fewer than 5 are not allowed.

● Must have a minimum of 5 hours of actual coaching time (not observing or planning)

● Must have a well-written practice plan for each coaching session containing specific techniques or drill for different groups to work on. These plans need to explain in detail how each session will improve the person’s or team’s performance. There needs to be pre-and post- standard measurement. This can be done by measuring timings, counting completed tasks, or videos of improved performance.

● If you photograph participants, be sure release forms are completed. ● There must be an obvious LEARNING STRETCH (Going from player to

coach is not a sufficient learning stretch.) You need to coach in areas you are not as familiar. For example, if you are an offensive player, then you need to learn defensive techniques or drills and demonstrate your teaching of these areas.

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Product Check

Name ___________________ Topic _________________

Thesis Statement (product must be directly related to thesis) ______________________________________________

Product Mentor __________________________________

Product Description (brochure, power point, pamphlet, flyer is not a product) (Check the

type of product and describe product idea in detail) ___ Fundraiser/donation (refer to requirements in JKGP Handbook)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Job-shadowing/Volunteering (refer to requirements in JKGP Handbook) ____________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Service-oriented/Performance-based (Workshop/training session)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

___ Build, make, create ____________________________

GPC member _____________________ Date ___________

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Product Mentor Verification Form

As a Product Mentor, you must verify the student’s progress and effort during the product development phase. Please answer the following questions based on what you have seen in order to help us evaluate his/her performance.

I. Have you seen this product at different stages, not just the final phase/completed product? Yes _____ No _____ (If No, explain.)

II. What problems specifically did this student encounter, and what evidence of problem-solving did you observe?

III. What success did you see this student achieve?

IV. Explain any significant creative thinking, decision-making and/or reasoning skills the student demonstrated during product development.

V. Did the student demonstrate effective time management? Yes _____ No ____ (If No, explain.)

Product Mentor’s signature _________________________ date__________

The James Kenan Graduation Project Committee appreciates your participation in mentoring students during Graduation Project.

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Request to be Absent  

To be completed prior to date student is requesting to be absent from school for Graduation Project-related appointment. Student's name ____________________________________________ Date &/or time student requesting to be absent ____________________ Reason for absence ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Teachers’ signatures for classes that will be missed 1st pd. _________________________ 2ndpd.______________________ 3rd pd. _________________________ 4th pd._____________________ Students are only allowed to be absent one school day/one class period. Student signature _________________________ Date _____________ Parent signature __________________________ Date _____________ Principal’s signature ________________________ Date ____________ To be completed by Product Mentor, place of business or organization with which student is meeting. I, ______________________________ (printed name), met with and/or monitored the above-named student on _____________ (date & time) at ________________(business, school, etc.) for the purpose of working on his/her James Kenan High School Graduation Project. Signature _____________________________________________ Position of person signing __________________________________  

This form must be placed in Portfolio.

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Presentation

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Presentations Tips

● Oral presentation—10 to 15 minutes—not to exceed 20 minutes—of the research and product—demonstrating the research process and findings, the conclusions drawn, and the reason and process behind the product

● Visuals (not to be confused with the visual product) ● Technology component such as PowerPoint, DVD/video, etc. ● Appropriate, professional attire—“Dress for Success” or

costume, uniform, or attire related to topic or product

● Be on time

● Practice, practice, practice! ● Introduce yourself (may shake hands with judges)

● Attention-grabber or “eye-catchy” opening

● Communication skills—speak correctly and clearly, eye contact, nonverbal communication, confidence, etc.

● Content—defines a main idea, logical sequence, supporting evidence

● Self-Reflection—offers evaluation of the GP process including successes and challenges, collaboration with mentor

● Extemporaneous Responses—responds quickly and confidently to questions from judges

● Thank judges

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Reflective Writing

Questions to consider:

Why did you choose this topic?

What did you expect the entire GP process to be like?

What did you expect to learn?

What did you learn about your topic? About yourself? (i.e. work habits such as perseverance, patience, procrastination, ethics)

Did you make a wise choice in academic/product mentors? Why?

How could you have been more successful? (Better product, better results in fundraisers, more people attending your presentation)

Overall, was this a good or bad learning experience for you?

Sum up thoughts.

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Rubrics

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JK*GP Product Rubric

Presenter ______________________ Judge’s Initials _______

(Grading scale: 1-Poor, 2-Fair, 3-Good, 4-Excellent)

Self-directed Learner

Learning stretch, challenge is evident

(product demonstrates student has

reached out beyond school requirements

in service and skill) 1 2 3 4

Minimum 15 hours (required 10 with mentor) on product

development & is documented by product mentor 1 2 3 4

Product shows effort and personal growth 1 2 3 4

Credit for actual product given to student 1 2 3 4

Knowledge Application

Product demonstrates a knowledgeable and

appropriate extension of the research 1 2 3 4

Product demonstrates a depth of knowledge of topic 1 2 3 4

Quality of Product

Product reflects completeness and care 1 2 3 4

Creativity and attention to detail is evident 1 2 3 4

Comments: Total score ______/32

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JK*GP Final Results

Student ____________________

_____ Portfolio

_____ Paper

_____ Product

_____ Presentation

_____ Final (Pass/Fail) Comments:

JK*GP Committee Signature______________________ Date _____