Presentation Day Process

Presentation Day will take place at Freedom Area High School on Friday, May 21, 2021. The purpose of the presentation is to share the insight gained when completing the service, attending the government meeting, and completing the career pathway components. Students will also talk about their personal growth as an individual and a student, as well as share their future plans.

SCHEDULING:

• Students will be randomly placed into their presentation rooms and time slots.

• The time schedule will be released to students well in advance of presentation day so proper arrangements can be made for presentation day.

• Any senior who is unable to make their scheduled presentation time must make arrangements with administration.

TIME:

• Students need to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled presentation time.

• Upon arrival, students must immediately check in with the guidance staff in the library of Freedom Area High School.

• Students will complete the senior exit survey using the desktop computers in the library computer lab.

• Guidance staff will dismiss students to their assigned presentation classroom at the appropriate time.

ATTIRE:

• Business professional dress is required and part of the grading process

• Business Professional Dress typically consists of:

  • Business Suit or Skirts/Dresses of appropriate length

  • Dress Pants and Blazer or Jacket over a dress shirt

  • Dress Shoes

• If you have specific questions about your presentation attire, seek the advice of your mentor teacher.

EVALUATION:

• Each classroom will consist of teachers and/or staff members of Freedom Area High School and Middle School.

• Evaluators will use the presentation rubric to evaluate the student.

• A passing grade of 70% or above must be reached through the combined score of the presentation and portfolio rubrics in order to successfully pass the graduation project.

At the conclusion of their senior year, students will submit their portfolio and present their Graduation Project to a committee of Freedom Area Educators.

*If a student fails to complete a section of the project or has artifacts missing, the project will be deemed incomplete.

After earning a passing score on their Graduation Project, students will receive 1 Credit, in accordance with the District’s Graduation Requirements.

Students who receive a passing score on their Graduation Project will receive a “Pass” on their transcript, while students who earn a passing score on their Graduation Project and the Self-Development Pathway will receive a “Pass With Distinction” on their transcript.