Expectations of Project Advisors
1) Meet with your student at least one time during the project period to review his or her progress.
2) Serve as a gatekeeper for the student’s progress. If you believe a student is not managing the project effectively, let the assistant principal and project coordinator know. Together, the advisor, assistant principal, and project coordinator will decide whether to allow the student to continue with the project or return to classes.
3) Act as a guide/resource to the student – these projects are intended to be independent. Students who choose to participate should ask for advisors’ support/feedback. If advisors would like to do more than the basic expectations set forth in the guidelines, they are welcome to do so. It is not a requirement, however.
4) Meet with your student after the project is complete for a reflective dialogue about the overall learning experience. This is optional but recommended.
5) Attend the student's presentation, if you are able to.
Questions for Project Participants
1. How do you plan to spend your time during the project period?
2. How will you stay in contact with me during the project?
3. What do you hope to learn through the process of completing your project?
4. Do you have a back-up plan in case anything goes wrong with your project plan?
Before the students begin the project period, you might ask:
1. When will we meet during the project period?
2. Who is your contact person for your project outside of school and how can I be in touch with him/her?
3. Have you considered and prepared for all aspects of your project (obtained appropriate permission from outside organizations, fulfilled obligations for volunteer training/background checks, etc.)?
During the project period, you might ask:
1. What have you been up to?
2. How have you spent your past few days?
3. Can I see your journal and/or blog, as well as pictures of your progress?
4. What will your final presentation look like? Have you considered what you will produce and what you will need for the presentation?
Before you agree to be a project advisor, you might ask: