The Academy Capstone Project allows students to choose an area of study, to combine different disciplines, and to explore new avenues. It is designed to showcase each student’s academic achievement, enduring knowledge, and unique talents. Each student will experience an intellectual and personal learning stretch by going above and beyond what they already know. Students can choose to dive deeper into a passion, explore a possible career field by doing an extended job shadow or internship, or provide a service to their community and society.
By completing an Academy Capstone Project, students will have experienced a multi-faceted task that has brought maturity, organization, service learning, and public speaking skills to fruition. Students will practice enduring skills like communication, collaboration, self-direction, and critical thinking, that will help them succeed in any postsecondary pursuit, including college, military, or career fields.
A project topic selection that demonstrates a significant learning stretch
Fieldwork outside of school resulting in a tangible end product
Work with a mentor who is not a GMHS staff member or family member
Evidence and Artifacts to show Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Skills
Promotional Poster
Digital Portfolio
Process Paper
Final Presentation to a panel of 4-5 community members, industry partners, and staff