CCHS Traits/Skills and Capstone Advisory Website
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Important 2026 Capstone Scholarship Competition Information
Students who are interested in competing in the Capstone Scholarship Competition must score a 2.7 or higher on their presentation and receive an email inviting them to participate in the capstone competition. Their presentation must also be completed before the end of 1st semester. Students who score a 2.7 after 1st semester are not eligible to enter the scholarship competition. If a student wishes to pursue the scholarship competition, they must rework their slideshow using this template. This includes a 30-60 second elevator pitch video on the first slide that explains your Capstone project and why you want to participate in the scholarship competition. Once you have completed your scholarship slides, you must send them to kristi.cushman@canoncityschools.org by January 29, 2026. Presentations received after this date will not be considered for the competition. Slideshows that are received will be screened for these items and you will be notified if you made it to the final round of the competition no later than February 12, 2026. The scholarship competition will take place on February 25 & 26, 2026. After you qualify for the final round of the competition you will need to sign-up on this document for your time slot and you must also return a signed Parent/Guardian Agreement Form to Mr. Summers by February 18, 2026.
For more Scholarship information visit the "Seniors" tab.
Traits/Skills & Capstone Curriculum Overview
Welcome to CCHS's Traits/Skills & Capstone Curriculum website. On this site, you will find any and all resources that you need in order to learn about Canon City School's Portrait of a Graduate and complete your Capstone project.
To get to the curriculum on this site, go to the Advisory Days Curriculum tab and then you can go through each grade level. In each grade level (except for 12th grade) the page includes a Google Slides Presentation from the beginning of each year to the end. Going through each slideshow in order will result in the completion of a student's Capstone project.
There is also a "Resources" tab where students will find helpful resources such as presentation exemplars, rubrics, a portfolio checklist, project ideas, etc.
Good luck on your Capstone journey!
Capstone Project Mission Statement
The Cañon City High School Capstone Project will provide a cumulative evaluation instrument to validate a graduating student’s ability to apply math and English Language Arts in a workplace environment, design and complete a project, educate others about the project through a formal presentation, and then reflect and assess performance and learning.
Overview: Students will showcase math, language arts, and essential skills. Possible outcomes include:
A physical product or service resulting from chosen fieldwork (to be aligned with an internship where possible)
A qualitative research product and reflective oral presentation
An artistic endeavor that showcases a cumulative experience
An experience, through reflection, that presents growth (travel, athletic challenge, etc.)
All Capstones include:
An oral presentation, accompanied by a portfolio, to a panel composed of district/school staff and community members (advisor, mentor, internship employer, etc.)
Presentation to the community via the Senior Capstone Expo
This experience cannot rely solely upon what you already know but must demonstrate an aspect of new learning and growth.
Cañon City High School
Graduation & Capstone Requirements
Reference CCSD BoE Policy: IKF-2
Beginning with the Class of 2021
School District Fremont RE-1 Cañon City Schools does not discriminate in any of its programs, activities or employment with regard to sex, color, disability, race or national origin.
Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously. If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to:
Ms. Jamie Davis Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 ; Telephone: (719) 276-5700
The Colorado State School Board of Education mandated minimum graduation requirements for the graduating class of 2021 and beyond. The Cañon City Board of Education approved the guidelines contained within this book for our students beginning with the class of 2021.
Credit Requirements by Subject Area & District Approved Graduation Requirements
In lieu of attaining a minimum score on one of the approved standardized tests, a student will complete a Capstone Project to meet the graduation requirement. This checklist includes the process by which a student can complete a Capstone Project. With CCHS staff instruction and guidance and with a student’s self-advocacy and leadership, future graduates will benefit from the exciting endeavor that is Capstone.
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