Senior Capstone Project

All seniors will be required to take the Capstone and Communications course in addition to their senior English Language Arts course. A key focus of this Capstone and Communications course is a Senior Capstone Project in which students must demonstrate competency on a research paper and presentation. Students may choose their topics; however, selections require the prior approval of English teachers or capstone advisors. Students must earn a minimum grade of 65% on both the Capstone Project and the overall Capstone and Communications course to successfully meet the project requirement and to earn course credit.

The Senior Capstone allows students to demonstrate not only what they know, but also what they can do. Students should be able to independently demonstrate an application of the skills they have acquired throughout their high school academic career. Students will be guided through the process of researching, implementing, writing, and presenting their project to a panel of faculty and administrators. Time management, organization, use of technology, and communication skills are needed to successfully meet the minimum requirement. A complete description of the Capstone and Communications course can be found in the English Language Arts course offerings section of the Program of Studies.