the north carolina graduation project a.c. reynolds high school 2008-2009
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The North Carolina Graduation Project
A. C. Reynolds High School
2008-2009
Leigh Conaway, NCGP Trainer
• English Teacher• ACRHS NCGP Community
Coordinator
Our dedication to the project!
SBE Exit Requirements, as of May 2005
• Class of 2010 required to successfully complete a Graduation Project
• Standardized rubrics across NC– Paper of significant length– Product that requires a significant amount of
work– Portfolio reflecting the process– Presentation to a panel of community
members
Goals of the Graduation ProjectStudents will . . .
acquire new knowledge
practice Information Literacy skills
practice time management
apply communication skills
solve problems
persevere
pay attention to detail
Four Major Components• Paper
– Five pages, five sources (minimum)
• Project– 15-20 hours spent outside of class
• Portfolio– Compilation of all written items
• Presentation– Five to eight minutes with visual aid
• All items must be completed in order to pass English IV.
The Process
• Students conference with English IV teachers and librarians.
•Students propose topics.
• NCGP Committee meets to evaluate topics.
• Students either proceed with approved topics or clarify/repropose topics.
• Once approved, students begin research.
• Students meet with Mentors and Academic Advisors throughout the semester to complete projects and practical experiences.
• Students draft research papers, complete projects, and prepare presentations in class and at home.
• Students practice presentations in front of class.
What are your duties tonight?
• Read the portfolios.• Listen to the
presentations.• Ask questions…they
expect them!– Process-based/Experience– Students are not yet
experts
• Provide feedback on evaluation sheets.
• Let us know if you have suggestions.
Tonight’s Schedule
• Attend training/dinner in the cafeteria.
• At 6:00 find your assigned room.– Map in your packet
• All items needed are in your folders.
• Presentations begin at 7:00.
• Shake hands and introduce yourself.
• Ask questions.• Fill out evaluation
form (please provide comments).
Process, continued
• After all students have presented, place all evaluation forms in the provided envelope.– Don’t forget to fill out
the Evaluation of Graduation Project Night.
Join us in the Media Centerfor refreshments!
Scoring the Presentations
• Evaluate the portfolio. Score on the rubric.• Listen to presentation.• Ask questions at the end.• Room Host will provide the speech time.• The teacher’s name is on the spine of the
binder.• Score each individual area.
– Please don’t discuss your scores
• MAKE COMMENTS, PLEASE!!
Newest Evaluation Tool• Tonight is the first Board Night where we
will use the Presentation Rubric adopted by the State of North Carolina.
• Highlight or circle your choice on white copy.
• Focus on descriptors for separate areas, using yellow copy as reference for interpretations.
• Please make comments.
More on the Scoring Sheet• Descriptors are generalities. There is
some flexibility. Just choose the most appropriate description.
• Please, please, please, make comments.
• Did I mention that we really need you to make comments?
Some information• 155 students presenting this semester• Four or five presentations per room
– Note about PowerPoint rooms: we don’t have enough equipment to spread them out among the rooms.
• Last presentation begins at 8:20– Do not call your students early if your room runs
ahead of schedule.– Send your Room Host to the library (Command
Center) if your room is running behind or you have a problem.
– Can also use the white phone to call the library (251).
Things to remember• Evaluation Rubric
– No total score– No evaluation of project hours
• Paper and project connection may be broad.
• Questions for the Q & A should be phrased to encourage the student to feel confident.
In reference to past feedback:
• Students are encouraged to use note cards (or some sort of reference aid) during the presentations.
• Teachers require 2-3 drafts. If you find typos, that is a reflection of the student’s attention to detail (or lack of).
ACR Graduation Project Personnel
• Principal– Dr. Regina Lambert
• Senior Teachers– Kathy Bonyun– Phyllis Cooper – Chris Gilbert– Richard Hayward– Sam Summers– Suzi Pruett
• NCGP Coordinator-Kelli Self
• Community Coordinator– Leigh Conaway
• Scheduling/Tech.– Allen Kromer
Thanks
• ACR PTSO– Food donations (Corner Kitchen/Outback)
• AB-Tech• Pepsi• Drinkin’ Beanz• A. C. Reynolds JROTC• Parents and students for refreshments• A. C. Reynolds Custodial Staff• YOU!
