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Pennsylvania Requirements
"Requirements shall include course completion and grades, completion of a culminating project, and results of local assessments aligned with the academic standards. The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and understanding."
- State Board of Education, Chapter 4 (1999)
What does NOT count?
Any item done for course credit
Any work done for an employer
Vacations to sites with little or no educational value Court ordered assignments
Picking a ProjectSelect something that interests you! Many times, something you already do in your personal life can be
incorporated in your project
Brainstorm at least 2-3 ideasDetermine which type of project it is:
Research/Scientific ResearchServiceNational History Day competitionCultural/Career/Historical ExperienceDemonstration/Exhibition/PerformanceEagle Scout/Gold AwardUpward Bound
Research Projects
Select a topic to research
Conduct researchKeep track of all sources of information
Write a formal research paperMinimum of 10 pages required
Submit paper by deadline
Scientific Research
Select a scientific topic to research
Set up necessary experiments to prove or disprove your thesis
Enter your project in science fair
Write a formal scientific research paper
Submit research paper by deadline
Service ProjectBrainstorm community agencies that you have an interest in helping
Working with children, animals Coaching a sports team Volunteer at local hospitals or non-profit organizations
Contact the director or department in charge of volunteersPerform 35 hours of service – keep track!Keep a journal, take photosRequest a letter from director to verify that 35 hours of volunteer time has been completed.Submit reflection paper by deadline
Cultural, Career, or Historical Experience
Cultural Experience Travel abroad Hosting an exchange student
Career Experience (Job Shadowing) Choose a career that you are interested in 35 hours of on-site time w/log of hours No pay Complete paper w/visualHistorical Experience Participate in re-enactments Visit a location with educational value from a historical perspective
Submit a reflection paper by deadline Include historical information about sites visited
Demonstration-PerformanceProject
This project involves learning a new skill
Document the process in your journal What did you already know before you began? What NEW skill was accomplished?
Rehearse, practice, work towards your goal
Plan to demonstrate or perform for the evaluation panel
Submit a reflection paper before deadline
Exhibition ProjectThis project involves something that you created, built, raised, or updated Artwork or photo exhibit Work on a car or tractor Care for an animal to enter into competition
Document the process in your journal Take photos before, during & after Save receipts for materials purchased for your
scrapbook/journal
Bring your item(s) to your presentation Bring photos if this is not possible
Submit reflection paper before deadline
National History Day
The National History Day competition is a newly added option for a graduation project. Currently, Mrs. Manniso works with students interested in accepting this challenge. Students who successfully complete this project and present at the regional, state, or national level will not need to present at OAHS.
Parts of a Project
Regardless of the category, each graduation project has four parts:
Research/InformationDocumentation/VisualTyped Paper (reflective, research)Presentation for Evaluation Panel
Examples of Research Process and Information
Research/Scientific Research Project Sources used in library or online Interviews
Service Project Finding an agency Training to learn how to do volunteer tasks
Demonstration/Performance Project Lessons, videos, or manuals used to learning how to do the
new skill
Exhibition Project - reference information What type of car part is needed for this model? What type of art supply is most appropriate?
Examples of Documentation
Photos before, during, and after to demonstrate progress of projectEdited video footage that shows work being doneTime sheets or verification letter for community service hours completedJournal documenting the processCertificates for completion of training
Graduation Project Paper
Paper RequirementsTyped, double-spaced, one inch marginsStandard size font (no larger than 12)
Submit paper/log of hours w/signature for evaluation by deadline.Hard Copy (2) – must be submitted for
evaluation panel to read in advance
PresentationDress/ProfessionalismBe PreparedYou must present individuallyYour explanation of the project Why did you select this topic? What did you learn through the process? Problems along the way? Use your visual aid presentation Do not plan to read your paper to the panel 7-10 minutes in length
Discussion with the evaluation panel Be prepared to answer questions about your topic or
presentation
Official Paperwork Required
Proposal/Sponsor Form/Log of HoursGrade 10-11
Scheduling FormGrade 12Graduation Project Committeewill take care of scheduling. Presentation takes precedenceover most activities.
Proposal/Sponsor Form
Submit as soon as you’ve selected topicClass of 2010 – Now!!Class of 2011 – Now!!
Committee will use these forms to evaluate your topic and to ensure that it is appropriate and meets all requirements http://www.oxford.k12.pa.us
Scheduling Form
You will need to include the following information, if applicable:Scheduling conflicts Equipment needed – VCR, computerSpecific location needed – outdoors,
auditorium
Evaluation Rubrics
Please check the high school web page under guidance for a complete list of all rubrics.
You will be evaluated on all aspects of your project: Research/Information Documentation Paper Presentation
Scale Used for Evaluation
4 = Advanced Exceeded requirements
3 = ProficientFulfilled requirements
2 = Basic Poor work, or did not satisfy all requirements
1 = Below Basic Incomplete or non-existent
What if I don’t pass?
Students will need to meet with an administrator to review the deficient areas.
If you do not complete all requirements for the project, you will not receive your diploma.
What if I’m not ready?What if I don’t show up?
All seniors will be scheduled for a presentation time in November of senior yr.If you are not entirely completed with your project, you SHOULD still present or see Mr. Canaday! You should explain the purpose of your project,
and its status so far. You may also discuss difficulties you’re having – we might have some suggestions to help you!
“No-Show’s” will have several additional items added onto the requirements for their project to be completed.
Keys to Success
Select a quality topic If your topic is unclear or not on target, it will be difficult to
make everything else fall into place to meet requirements Select something that interests you – so it becomes more
enjoyable to do the project
Get organized – NOW! Documentation, Research, Photos, Journal – they matter!
Don’t procrastinate! Don’t try to “wing it” – it will show! Recommendation: You’ll spend less time in the long run
doing a good job the first time, than if you have to re-do items that don’t meet requirements.
Still have questions?
Contact:Mr. CanadayEmail: [email protected]: (610)932-6640
Graduation Project Committee MembersMr. Carlough Mrs. Greer Mrs. Witman
Mrs. Caudell Ms. Webber. Mrs. Manniso