SENIOR CULMINATING PROJECT

Hatboro-Horsham Senior High

School

CHAPTER 4 §4.24 Graduation

Requirements (ii) Completion of a culminating

project in one or more areas of concentrated study under the guidance and direction of the high school faculty.

CULMINATING PROJECT WEBSITE

Or just go to the High School Web page->Culminating Project

TOPIC CHOICES & EXAMPLES Career Exploration = 15 practicum hours

Opportunity to conduct in-depth investigation of a career path BRIDGES Program Student internship (above school required time) ECAT (Co-op – above and beyond school time)

Community Service/Service Learning = 15 practicum hours Opportunity to explore ways to help community life – civic engagement

Community Service/Service Learning (i.e. OxFam, Battle of the Bands, Relay for Life, various fundraising and awareness efforts)

Partnership Program (beyond time spent w/ HHHS) Numerous community outreach groups & organizations @ our school and beyond

Personal/Creative/Performing Arts = 15 practicum hours Opportunity to create original works or demonstrate talent

Choreographed routines, play direction, documentary, public performances, portfolios, exhibits, etc.

Research = 15 practicum hours Opportunity for investigation or experimentation of a problem/question

Scientific, sociological, etc. Documentary

REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF PROJECT

Contract (student, parent, mentor & admin. contract) F:\outbox\Graduation Project\Early_Declaration 2013.docx

Time Log/Mentor Meeting Record

Ongoing Journals (journal every 5 hours)

Final presentation

F.A.Q. Can a student begin their project earlier than

their senior year?Yes, students can begin as early as the spring of their

junior year. Can a student have their SCP experience

without having had the class yet? Yes, students can complete their experience before having the class and during the class – but they cannot complete

the experience after the class. Does the mentor have to be a teacher? Absolutely not! It can be someone in the scope and area of interest – however, it cannot be a parent or family member.

F.A.Q. Can a student just start their project on their

own? NO, SCP must be approved prior to start date. This eliminates confusion over what is acceptable. When can a student begin?Students can submit proposals as early as the first day May of

their junior year for approval. Students can begin obtaining hours as soon as their project

proposal is approved by a SCP instructor and received a letter/email of approval.

How will culminating projects be presented?In an expo style format at the end of each semester – opportunities will exist for make-ups to achieve proficiency. Can I get hours during the school day?Yes, during non-instructional time (ie. Lunch, HATS or study

hall).

F.A.Q. How will this course be graded?Students will receive a traditional numerical & letter grade for this course. Each component must receive a passing

grade to successfully complete the course. Can I get hours during the school day?Yes, during non-instructional time (ie. Lunch, HATS or study

hall). If a student fails the SCP will they graduate?NO, it is no different than the requirements in place now.

They will not have met the district guidelines and therefore will

not receive a diploma.

EARLY DECLARATION

Submitted to Mrs. Tooley anytime before your first day of your scheduled class.

You will be contacted by one of the CP teachers for a meeting regarding your proposal.

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