KVCS Project Based Credit Pre-Approval
Project-Based Credit
This is a typical 7-8 month timeline (Late Spring Term Start)
It is possible to do these steps much faster.
Task/Time Frame
1. Choose a research topic or project in spring semester.
2. Find a teacher (project advisor) that is interested in your topic or project late in spring semester.
3. Have your project advisor sign a pre-approval form for your project late in spring semester.
4. Develop your project proposal; meet with your project advisor multiple times during summer.
5. Assemble and meet with project committee to obtain full project approval in August
6. Complete project and prepare for oral defense Oct--Nov.
7. Complete oral defense of project in front of committee December/January
Note: The sample timeline above assumes that a student is a full-time student who wishes to begin in spring and finish at the end of fall semester. Each project candidate should develop a similar chart with the assistance of his or her project advisor. Most candidates should expect to take 1-2 semesters to complete a paper/project.
Project Proposal Pre-Approval Form
Please answer the following questions using no more than a single piece of notebook paper, one typed page (double spaced), or orally with your project advisor and a parent. You will construct a much more detailed proposal after you are pre-approved.
1. Briefly describe your project’s process in a few sentences.
2. What are you planning to do in the final two weeks of your project? (December-January)
3. What is the product or community contribution you will produce?
4. Explain why you think this project is a good idea.
5. Explain how this project relates to a class or classes offered at KVCS or in typical high schools.
Speak with your project advisor and write the dates you plan to meet below:
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I have read and understand the nature of the project as described by
STUDENT NAME________________________ and I agree that the student is prepared to proceed to the next step (final approval by full committee).
Parent Signature:_____________________________________________________________________
Project Advisor Signature:_____________________________________________________________
I agree to complete the proposal process by _____/______/______.
Student Signature:____________________________________________________________