11th Grade: Junior Capstone Project Development

ADVISORS- CLICK HERE FOR THE ADVISORY DAYS CALENDAR 2017-2018

REMINDERS:

Proposals Due No Later Than 2nd Trimester of JUNIOR Year.

Revising or constructing a new proposal is fine.

Helpful Hints for Completing the Capstone Project (Adapted from Mr. Denico).

• 1. Brainstorm a great project first—don’t keep changing topics!

  2. What are you good at? What would you like to fine-tune, develop further, and present to others?

  3. What do you want to do after high school? Is there a career choice you would like to explore?

  4. What skills or talents would you like to learn?

  5. Is there something you have always wanted to do and this might give you the opportunity to explore it?

  6. Start early.

  7. Plan.

  8. Organize.

  9. Get your forms in early, if not on time.

  10. Keep in touch with your advisor and mentor (if you have one).

  11. Look at your checklist frequently.

  12. Keep organized.

  13. Work on it—don’t just think about it.

  14. Keep planning and organizing your project!

  15. Check in with your advisor!

  16. Use advisory as an opportunity to meet with your advisor and work on your project!

  17. Plan out your presentation early—sign up for materials, space, including required forms and signatures no later than the due date!

1. Keep a detailed log from the beginning—don’t leave it to the end! Try using the log, spreadsheet or chart to keep track of Date, Time, Total Hours, and a short Summary of Progress!

Advisors- click here for a rough outline of junior year

Advisors- Click here for end of trimester prompts centered around capstone development

Rubrics and Forms:

Capstone Proposal Rubric- Click here *if you need to revise your proposal

Capstone PARENT APPROVAL FORM (click here) (this should have been done sophomore year)

Capstone Project Log--Junior and Senior Year

Capstone Project/Presentation Rubric 2018 *this is how the presentation is being assessed senior year.

Suggested Time-Line for Junior and Senior Year:

• 1. By May of Junior year—Capstone Project Parent Approval Form Completed and signed. *should have been done with proposals

  2. By May of Junior year - List steps to complete your Capstone Project. *share with advisor in your drive folder

  3. September of Senior year - Meet with the advisor- discuss your plan for putting together your project

  4. October- December of Senior year- Begin drafting project- finalize research, interviews, etc.

  5. January of senior year—Meet with the advisor - project should be working towards completion

  6. February of Senior year— Capstone Presentation Planning Form due

  7. Prior to May of senior year —Process Log completed documenting you put 25 hours towards your capstone.

  8. Prior to May of senior Year—Complete Presentation—physical evidence of project—including all required forms, log, photos/video, etc.