Senior Project Guide

Mineral County Schools

KEYSER HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 12 Note: You must enable MACROS to type in the designated areas. For Microsoft Office Word 97-2003, a notice will appear asking, “Do You Want to Open This File?” Click OPEN. If a Security Warning appears in Word 2007, hit the OPTIONS Button and select “Enable This Content.” Hit OK.

Student’s Name:

English Teacher:

How to Organize Your Senior Project Information

The SENIOR PROJECT GUIDE 9 is on the county and high school’s websites. The guide may be copied onto your FLASH DRIVE and uploaded into your Electronic Portfolio (Career Cruising). You may type directly onto the forms in the Portfolio. PLEASE READ Letter from Principal (9 – 12)

HSTW Key Practices (9 – 12)

SECTION I – FORMS / ESSAY Yearly Acknowledgement Contract (9 – 12) Give to English teacher Photo Release Form (11 - 12) Give to English teacher

The VITA Activity Record (9 – 12) Record all charted information in Electronic Portfolio

Completed (typed) SCANS Essay (11) Type in Elect. Portfolio and print out for English teacher

Work-Based Learning Credit Form (10) When completed, record experience on this form in Elect. Portfolio SECTION II – TIMELINE / CHECKLISTS Record all charted information in Electronic Portfolio

Senior Project Timeline for Grade 9 Portfolio Checklist – Grade 9 Senior Project Timeline for Grade 10 Portfolio Checklist – Grade 10 Senior Project Timeline for Grade 11 Portfolio Checklist – Grade 11 Senior Project Timeline for Grade 12 Portfolio Checklist – Grade 12

SECTION III - MENTOR

Mentor’s Agreement Form (11) Give to Mentor to sign & return. Download into Electric Portfolio

Mentor’s Documented Log Sheet (11) Give to mentor

Mentor’s Consultation Form – Grade 12 Record experience on this form in Electronic Portfolio

Mentor’s Evaluation of Student (12) Get back from mentor and give to English teacher

Student’s Documented Project Log (12) Record experience on this form in Electronic Portfolio

SECTION IV – PRODUCT / PRESENTATION Writing a Senior Project Proposal Form – Junior Year (11) Give to English teacher

Product Agreement (12) Record information on this form in Electronic Portfolio and give signed form to English teacher

Senior Project Presentation Request Form (12) Give to English teacher

Student’s Project Self-Evaluation (12) Complete this form in Electronic Portfolio

Photographs/power point and script of Project (12) Upload into Electronic Portfolio

SECTION V – CAREER Resume/Cover Letter applying for either: a job, a college application, or a scholarship/award - revise senior year if needed (10) Complete in Electric Portfolio and give to career teacher

Completed Letters of Reference (1 in each grade - 10, 11, 12) Scan and upload into Elect. Portfolio

The CAREER INTEREST SEARCH report (10) Will be graded by career teacher, then upload corrected copy into Electric Portfolio

SECTION VI – TRANSCRIPT/TEST SCORES May be scanned & uploaded into Electronic Portfolio

Certificates of testing (SAT/ACT) or WESTEST scores (11 – 12)

Transcript (12)

SECTION VII - FOR YOUR INFORMATION Career Clusters and Some Examples of Career Majors (9) FAQ’s About Senior Projects (9) CAREER INTEREST SEARCH - Rubrics/Evaluation Sheet (10) CAREER INTEREST SEARCH - Oral Presentation Evaluation Form (10) When to Use a Cover Letter (10) Letter of Reference (10-12) The SCANS Essay - What is SCANS? (11) Visual Presentations (12) Oral Presentation Outline (12) Oral Presentation Tips (12) Oral Presentation Attire (12)

SECTION VIII – GRADING CAREER INTEREST SEARCH - Rubric/Evaluation (10) Completed in career class

CAREER INTEREST SEARCH - Oral Presentation Rubric/Evaluation (10) Completed in career class Oral Presentation RUBRIC for Senior Project (12) Evaluation Sheet - Research Paper and Project Presentation (12) Given to English teacher by

principal after judging

SECTION IX – Career Cruising ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO (9 – 12)

(Record information below for future use)

Account Username:

Portfolio Password:

SENIOR PROJECT PORTFOLIO

GRADE 12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR SENIOR PROJECT INFORMATION

I. INTRODUCTION

Letter from Principal/Senior Contract . . . . . . . . . . 1

HSTW Key Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

II. FORMS

Product Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The VITA Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5

Photo Release Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mentor’s Consultation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 – 8

Mentor’s Evaluation of Student . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Student’s Documented Project Log . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Senior Project Presentation Request Form . . . . . . 11

Senior Project Timeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Grades 9 & 10 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Grade 11 Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

PORTFOLIO Checklist – Grade 12 . . . . . . . . . . 15

Student’s Project Self-Evaluation . . . . . . . . . 16 – 17

III. FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Letter of Reference #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Visual Presentations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Oral Presentation Outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Oral Presentation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Oral Presentation Attire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

IV. GRADING

Oral Presentation RUBRIC for Senior Project . . . 23

SENIOR PROJECT (Evaluation Sheet) for . . . . . . 24 Research Paper and Project/Presentation

The Senior Project requires students to complete each of the following P’s: PAPER PROJECT PORTFOLIO PRESENTATION HSTW (High Schools That Work) KEY PRACTICES FOR IMPROVING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

High expectations – The Senior Project encourages students to have high expectations of themselves, to focus on their performance in high school, and to make the best of their education in order to prepare for college or a career.

Programs of study – The Senior Project helps students focus on high school being a preparation for the world of work, rather than just a requirement without any focus.

Academic studies – The Senior Project allows

students to focus on identifying their strengths (identified in VITA and the SCANS Essay) in order to better prepare for post secondary education for their chosen career.

Career/technical studies – The Senior Project allows

vocational students an opportunity to communicate their performance and prepare for job interviews with solid knowledge about themselves and their chosen career.

Work-based learning – The Senior Project allows

students to focus on various work-based learning, as seen in their resumes, reference letters, VITA, and Goals Essay. This better prepares them for a job interview when asked what experiences they have had to prepare them for a particular job.

Teachers working together – The Senior Project becomes a project that all English teachers and vocational teachers help students complete, as well as all other teachers in gathering “Work Samples” which can be displayed in the portfolio. Guidance and mentoring is provided during the Product aspect of the project.

Students actively engaged – The Senior Project keeps students actively engaged in using writing real documents for real audiences, and documents which are life-long models for future job interviews.

Guidance - The Senior Project allows students to

explore, with guidance, various careers, specifically their chosen career field. Students are assisted with setting goals and selecting courses. The student’s progress is reviewed and appropriate interventions are suggested if necessary.

Extra help – The Senior Project provides extra help

to our students in preparing them for post secondary education for a specific career field, as well as providing them extra help in the interviewing process by having information gathered that will assist them in their resume and job application process.

Keeping score – The Senior Project is a mandated

activity in our county. By having our students complete this common activity, we provide our students with real opportunities for better job training, job applications, and job interviews.

Mineral County wants to create a life-long learner who knows how to access

information, how to use reading, writing, and thinking skills, and how to be

proficient with the use of technology.

2.

FORMS

PRODUCT AGREEMENT – Grade 12

APPROVALS

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date ____________

Parent’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date ____________

English Teacher’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date ____________

Mentor’s Signature: ____________________________________________ Date ____________

Research Topic:      

Product Idea:      

Career Cluster (Check one)

Natural Resources

Business, Marketing and Finance

Fine Arts

Health Services

Science and Engineering

Public and Human Services

3.

I understand that successful completion of the Senior Project is necessary to fulfill graduation requirements.

The VITA Record

STUDENT’S NAME:

9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12

ACES BASEBALLAFS BASKETBALLDEBATE Club BOWLINGDECA CHEERLEADINGFBLA CROSS COUNTRYFEA FOOTBALLFFA GOLFForeign Language Club ManagerFRANKFORT FANATICS Mat Maid/StatisticianGreen Team/Going Green SOCCERHI-Y SOFTBALLHOSA STATISTICIANKEY CLUB TENNISKEYSER KRAZIES TRACKRachel’s Challenge VOLLEYBALLRAZE WRESTLINGSADDSCIENCE CLUB 9 10 11 12

SKI CLUB Math Field Day Winner

SkillsUSA Science Fair WinnerSMILE TEAM Social Studies Fair Winner

STUDENT COUNCIL Voice of Democracy Winner

Student for Change       YOUTH ALIVE      

9 10 11 12 9 10 11 12

Academic Honor Society BOYS STATEArt Honor Society GIRLS STATEMu Alpha Theta Gov. Honors Academy      Hugh O’Brian                        CONCERT BAND       MARCHING BAND      

4.

The VITA RecordNOTE: Click directly under each headings and begin typing

HONORS AND AWARDS: List name of award and year you received it (eg. Student of the Month – Oct. 2011).      

COMMUNITY SERVICE: 4-H, Scouting, Church Youth Group, etc.     

OFFICES HELD:     

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: List name of sponsoring organizations, the activity, and number of volunteer hours.      

5.

Mineral County SchoolsOne Baker Place

Keyser, West Virginia 26726

PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I give permission for photos and/or images of my child, captured through video,

photo, and digital camera to be used in connection with the Senior Project being completed

by at . (Student’s name) (School)

I understand these images may be shown to students/faculty/administrators/community

members for demonstration and/or training purposes only.

Parent/Guardian’s Signature _______________________________________________

Student’s Signature ______________________________________________________

A copy of this form must be included in the Senior Project portfolio.

6.

MENTOR’S CONSULTATION FORM - GRADE 12(Use this form to document at least three meetings with your mentor)

Name:             I.D. Number:       Last, First, Middle Initial

Mentor:       English Teacher:       Meeting #1

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:           

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:      

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

Meeting #2

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:      

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:      

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

Meeting #3

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:      

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:      

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

7.

MENTOR’S CONSULTATION FORM - GRADE 12(Use this form to document at least three meetings with your mentor)

Name:             I.D. Number:       Last, First, Middle Initial

Mentor:       English Teacher:       Meeting #4

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:      

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:      

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

Meeting #5

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:      

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:     

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

Meeting #6

Date of Meeting:       Amount of Time Spent with Mentor:      Activity/Items Discussed:      

Suggestions/Goals for Next Meeting:      

I have met with the student named above for the purpose of discussing his/her Senior Project.

______________________________________ ___________________________ Signature of Mentor Date

8.

MENTOR’S EVALUATION OF STUDENT

Please complete this evaluation form regarding ___________________________________ (student’s name)

and return it to the student. This form will be reviewed by the Senior Project Coordinator

and placed in student’s portfolio. Thank you!

My evaluation of the student named above is as follows: (please circle)

Low Average High

1. Displays courteous behavior 1 2 3 4 5

2. Responds well to instruction 1 2 3 4 5

3. Shows responsibility (keeps appointments, meets deadlines, etc.) 1 2 3 4 5

4. Demonstrates commitment 1 2 3 4 5(works steadily on project)

5. Establishes and meets goals 1 2 3 4 5

6. Works independently 1 2 3 4 5

7. Demonstrates effective communication 1 2 3 4 5 skills

8. Strives for quality 1 2 3 4 5

Do you have any suggestions for this student?

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any suggestions for improving Mineral County’s Senior Project program?____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Additional comments or observations?

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Would you be willing to serve as a mentor again? ____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________ _____________________ ____________ Mentor’s signature Telephone Date

Thank you. We appreciate your assistance with the Senior Project program.

9.

Student’s DOCUMENTED PROJECT LOG SHEET – GRADE 11

Document time spent developing your project and product. You should log at least 15 hours.

DATE WORKED ACTIVITY COMPLETED TIME SPENT

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

10.

A PROJECT is a series of related activities completed over a period of time which results in

a tangible PRODUCT, something you can show to prove what you achieved in doing the

project. This is documented in a PORTFOLIO which includes all paperwork assembled in a

notebook or folder. You will complete a final PRESENTATION to a panel of judges to

complete the senior project process.

SENIOR PROJECT PRESENTATION REQUEST FORM

Student : English Teacher: (First) (Last)

Presentation Title:

Equipment needed: Table for display Power Point VHS player CD player/Tape player (music) DVD player

If other, please describe in detail:      

You are responsible for checking the compatibility of your presentation on the school’s equipment

at least two school days before your presentation. We cannot guarantee that your saved presentation

will work! Have a backup plan (e.g. hard copies of your visual slides for the judges).

Space needed to display your product: (Give dimensions)      

For any other specific needs, you must check with your school’s tech specialist no later than two

days before your presentation. If you have a special request for time slot, please explain in detail:      

11.

SENIOR YEAR

Return the Senior Project Parent/Guardian Consent Form – Contract (Give to English teacher)

Return the Product Agreement – Grade 12 (Give to English teacher)

Give Mentor the MENTOR’S EVALUATION OF STUDENT Form

Update The VITA Record in Electronic Portfolio

Complete all PORTFOLIO requirements from grades 9 – 11.

Due dates for Portfolio/Product/Paper/Presentation will be determined based on your scheduled English 12 class (fall or spring semester)

Fall semester due dates Spring semester due dates

PORTFOLIO: PORTFOLIO:      

PRODUCT: PRODUCT:

PAPER:       PAPER:

PRESENTATION: PRESENTATION:

Compose RESEARCH PAPER as part of your English 12 class

Secure Letter of Reference #3 and upload into electronic portfolio

Turn in Senior Project PRESENTATION REQUEST form to English teacher, if applicable

If your Research Paper does not receive a passing score, you must rewrite and resubmit within 10 school days

Deliver your Presentation to a panel of judges on a scheduled date. An interview will follow upon completion of Presentation

Upload MENTOR’S EVALUATION OF STUDENT form into Electronic Portfolio

If all four-year PORTFOLIO requirements are not satisfactorily completed, a grade of “Incomplete” will be assigned for your English 12 course. The “Incomplete” will be removed immediately upon completion of missing work

Complete Student’s Evaluation Form in Electronic Portfolio

12.

SENIOR PROJECT TIMELINE for Grade 12

These items should have been completed from GRADE 9:

COMPONENT DATE COMPLETED

STUDENT’SINITIALS

ADVISER’SINITIALS

Signed Yearly Acknowledgement Contract

Create an Electronic Portfolio

The VITA Activities Form

These items should have been completed from GRADE 10:

COMPONENT DATE COMPLETED

STUDENT’SINITIALS

TEACHER’SINITIALS

Signed Yearly Acknowledgement Contract

The VITA Activities Form (in ElectronicPortfolio)

Continue updating Electronic Portfolio in Career Class* (Career Cruising or CFWV)

Take Interest Inventory from Career Cruising (Matchmaker) or CFWV

Complete a Resume/Cover Letter – either Applying for a Job, Applying to a College, or Applying for

a Scholarship*

Letter of Reference #1 (see handout in FOR YOUR INFORMATION section)*

CAREE R INTERES SEARCH* included in Grading RUBRIC included in 10th grade Guide

Oral Presentation of CAREER INTEREST SEARCH* Grading RUBRIC included in 10th grade Guide

Place Programs of Study Booklets in Advisory folder*

Work-Based Learning Credit verification form* (Proof of experience will be recorded on this form in Electronic Portfolio)

*Items will be completed in Career Majors

13.

GRADE 11

PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST

Complete the following PORTFOLIO requirements for Grade 11:

COMPONENTDATECOMPLETED

STUDENT’SINITIALS

ADVISER’SINITIALS

Signed Yearly Acknowledgement Contract(give to English teacher)

Signed Senior Project Proposal Form(give to English teacher)

Signed Photo Release Form (give to English teacher)

Complete SCANS Essay in English class (in Electronic Portfolio)

Signed Mentor’s Agreement Form (if applicable)

Mentor’s Documented Log Sheet (give to mentor, if applicable)

Give Mentor the Mentor’s Evaluation of Student Form (if applicable)

Begin the Student’s Document Project Log (if applicable)

Letter of Reference #2 (upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Update The VITA Record (in Electronic Portfolio)

Update Resume (in Electronic Portfolio)

14.

Grade 12 PORTFOLIO CHECKLIST

Complete the following PORTFOLIO requirements for Grade 12:

COMPONENT DATECOMPLETED

STUDENT’S INITIALS

TEACHER’S INITIALS

Signed Parent Consent Form (Give to English teacher)

Update The VITA Record (in Electronic Portfolio)

Photo Release Form (give to English teacher)

Mentor’s Consultation Form (record in Elect. Portfolio)

Mentor’s Evaluation of Student(Give to English teacher)

Student’s Documented Project Log (record in E.P.)

Senior Project Presentation Request Form(give to English teacher)

Complete all PORTFOLIO requirements (9 – 11)

Letter of Reference #3 (upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Update Resume (in Electronic Portfolio)

Insert evidence of participation in vocational, art, science fairs, & other competitions related to career pathway (awards, certificates, honors)(scan and upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Certificates of testing, such as SAT/ACT or WESTEST scores (scan and upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Photographs/powerpoint and other evidence of project completed (upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Senior Project Research Paper (place corrected copy in Electronic Portfolio)

Transcript (upload into Electronic Portfolio)

Student’s Self-Evaluation (complete in Electronic Portfolio)JECT SELF-

EVALUATION

(This completed form must be included in your portfolio)

1. In at least 25 words, describe your product.      

2. Fill in the blanks:A. Estimated total hours spent on project:       B. Estimated total steps involved in your product       C. Date started:      

Date completed:      

D. List materials used:      

E. List every kind of resource, putting a check by all the people who could potentially help future seniors: (Attach an additional sheet if necessary)

     

3. Check YES , NO, or NA (Not Applicable) YES NO NAA. Did the community resource person you interviewed help? B. Have you asked for advice/comments about your product

from other people?

C. Did you utilize task analysis and time management principles?

D. Have you ever done this type of product area before?

E. Would you recommend your product area for future seniors?

If yes, explain:      

If no, explain:      

16.

4. A. List three things you now know after completing this entire project.

1.      2.      3.      

B. List all personal satisfactions or knowledge you gained from this experience.1.      2.      3.      

C. Describe what risk you took in completing this project. Consider not only a physical risk, but an emotional or intellectual challenge.      

5. Short Responses:A. List problems you encountered:

1.      2.      3.      

B. How did you handle these problems?      

C. Will you be willing to have your paper, product, and evaluation form on file as a model for next year’s students? Explain why or why not.

     

D. If given the opportunity, what would you do differently now that you speak from experience?

     

E. Beyond the product itself, what did you learn about yourself?      

17.

Letter of Reference #3

Reference letters are gathered from a variety of sources:

Former/Current Employers Clergy/Church Members

Community Leaders Club Leaders/Members Friends of the Family

Neighbors

ASKING FOR A LETTER Ask someone who will be positive and thorough in your reference letter Ask if the letter could be typed on letterhead stationery, as this looks more

businesslike for your portfolio Provide a copy of your resume and/or VITA so the writer can include additional

information about you as a candidate WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A LETTER?

A reference letter should include the following: - How the writer knows you - In what capacity? - How long has the writer known you? - Samples about what you have done which would make you an

outstanding candidate LETTER INCLUDES:

Additional information about involvements in school and community activities Information which would attest to character of the applicant Be certain the name, address, and phone number of the writer are included on

the letter Be certain the writer signs the letter

WHEN TO USE REFERENCES Send your references along with your application package for:

College Admission Scholarships and Awards Jobs

18.

VISUAL PRESENTATIONS

1. KISS - Keep it short and simple. Too much writing is a frequent mistake!

2. Use phrases with bullets

3. Follow the 666 rule: a. No more than 6 words per bullet b. No more than 6 bullets per page c. No more than 6 word slides in a row

4. Keep everything parallel, including fonts, colors, and format

5. Make only one point per visual

6. Use serif fonts (serif fonts have “feet” at the ends of letters, like Times New Roman)

7. Avoid bold and italics which become difficult to read

8. Use the same color throughout to highlight important points

9. Make sure the fonts you choose are loaded on the computer that you use for the presentation; otherwise, you may have an unpleasant surprise

10. Use cool colors for backgrounds (blues/greens)

11. Be sure the text color stands out against the background for easy reading. Avoid using red on green. Note: 10% of men are color blind!

12. Use pictures or images whenever possible to add lots of interest

13. Place images on top two-thirds of the slide

14. Whenever you use a photo, you need brief text with it. Don’t use pictures alone!

15. If you enlarge a photo or other images, be sure to keep it in proportion. Ask for help if you do not know how to enlarge an image correctly

16. Use a pointer or pen if you plan to point to the screen; don’t use your finger

17. Talk directly to the audience, not to the screen

18. Grammar and spelling mistakes is inexcusable! (Irritating, ain’t it?)

19. Never, never, never read from the screen. Your audience is not illiterate, so don’t insult them!

20. Put six slides per page on the printout. Put the printout in your portfolio

19.

ORAL PRESENTATION TIPS

Test the media equipment ahead of time to avoid any “technical difficulties”

Make and maintain eye contact with your audience

Smile!

Stand up straight

Know the content of your speech so well that you use your notes only as prompts

Leave your notes on the podium (even if your hands shake – no one will notice!)

Speak slowly. Be proud of all you have accomplished

Moderate the pitch of your voice. Speak loud enough to be heard, and vary your inflection and tone

Relax! Enjoy this. You worked hard!

We Taught You Better – and Eveyone Knows It . . .

Avoid fillers such as “um”, “you know”, “like”, etc.

Do not slouch!

Let go of that death grip on the podium

Avoid all nervous habits, such as fidgeting , squirming, playing with your hair or face

Take your hands out of your pockets

Don’t fold your arms either – use your hands to gesture effectively

Don’t read your notes word for word

Take the gum out of your mouth before you get to school

Dress appropriately (business attire or Sunday best)

Reminders:

Use 3. 5 index cards for your notes, and number them according to the order of your speech. You may be asked to turn in your cards.

Avoid handling anything, including papers, during your speech

21.

ORAL PRESENTATION ATTIRE

Your clothing should:

Follow the high school dress code Demonstrate awareness that this is a professional presentation

We expect the following dress from all seniors on the day of your Presentation:

MALES

Business suit with collared dress shirt and necktie OR Sport coat, dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie OR Dress slacks, collared dress shirt, and necktie Dress shoes and socks A banded collar shirt may be worn only with a business suit or sport coat

FEMALES

Business suit with blouse OR Business pantsuit with blouse OR Business dress OR Skirt or dress slacks with blouse or sweater Dress shoes and/or hosiery Skirts should be an appropriate length for business attire

INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE INCLUDES ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

Denim or chambray clothing of any kind (e.g., jeans or jean skirt) Overalls, shorts, skorts, stretch or stirrup pants, exerciser or athletic clothing Backless, see-through, tight-fitting, spaghetti straps, strapless, extremely short or

low-cut blouses, tops, dresses, or skirts Sandals, athletic shoes, industrial work shoes, hiking boots, bare or backless shoes, boots above the ankle, or bare feet Athletic wear, including sneakers and letter jackets, tee-shirts, and muscle shirts Visible foundation garments Head coverings, such as hats and scarves

(This dress code is recommended by the Future Business Leaders of America)

NOTE: An exception to the above guidelines will be made if the attire is related to the product and is in good taste.

22.

GRADING

KEYSER HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENT’S Oral Presentation RUBRIC for Senior Project Topic ___________________________________________________________________________ Criteria Student Notes/Examples

Intr

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Introduces self and career cluster Clearly introduces topic States reason for choosing topic Relates final product to the subject of his/her research and career choice

C

onte

nt

Informs audience of process used to complete Senior Project

Uses accurate & appropriate supporting details Has mixture of personal voice interwoven with

research Relates research (discusses working with mentor or how project was developed)

Discusses any problems and how they were overcome

App

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of th

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Spe

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Neat, appropriate dress (See 12th Grade Senior Project Guide, p. 22)

Courteous, punctual, and prepared Proper use of allotted presentation time

(7-10 minutes)

Del

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Spe

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Maintains eye contact Speaks clearly with appropriate volume and rate Uses correct grammar and vocabulary appropriate to context and audience

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Selects appropriate visuals and/or technology tools to engage audience and enhance understanding of topic (See 12th Grade S.P. Guide, pp. 19-2

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Clearly summarizes the value of Senior Project Beyond the product itself, what did you learn about yourself?

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Demonstrates knowledge of topic by responding to all questions and feedback

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Professional looking and complete

Grading Scale: (93-100=A; 85-92=B; 75-84=C; 65-74=D; 0-64=F)

Natural Resources Business, Marketing and Finance Fine Arts and Humanities Health Services Science, Engineering and Technical Public and Human Services

23.

(Evaluation Sheet)

English 12 Research Paper and Project/Presentation

Student: ____________________________ Date: __________________________

Topic: ________________________________________________________________________

Oral Presentation of Senior Project (100 point scale) ____________ (Graded by judges)

Research Paper (100 point scale) ____________ (Graded in senior English class)

Total Points (200 Possible) ____________ ÷ 2 = Final Grade _______________ Grading Scale: 93 – 100 = A 85 – 92 = B 75 – 84 = C 65 –74 = D 0 –64 = F

24.

English Teacher: __________________________