Phoenix Capstone

The Phoenix Capstone Project was introduced at the Senior Class Meeting on Tuesday, December 14th.

Seniors, please contact your English teacher if you have any questions regarding the program. Sponsors, please contact Tyler Anderson if you have any questions regarding your sponsorship responsibilities.


Acknowledgements and Acceptable Use

The Phoenix Capstone team would like to graciously thank Ms. Kimberly Vegilante of Loudon Valley High School for providing the framework for this project and the contents of this handbook.

2021-2022 Capstone Guidelines

Mission

The purpose of the Phoenix Capstone is to provide graduates of Rock Ridge with meaningful experiences, self-fulfillment, and opportunities for post-secondary success through civic engagement and career exploration.

Summary

During fourth quarter, qualifying seniors are excused from classes in order to pursue a community service project or career development opportunity. Students must complete a total of 50 hours at their host site over the three-week Capstone.

Career development opportunities and community service projects can range from hands-on experiences to administrative work. Career development opportunities can also include job shadowing experiences or community service outreach efforts. Students have discretion in choosing their project, as long as the project will provide an authentic professional learning experience.

All participants are required to find both a community sponsor for their project. The community sponsor should be the person who will be responsible for guiding them during their three-week Capstone experience. The teacher sponsor may be any teacher at Rock Ridge with whom the student has a positive relationship. The Phoenix Capstone Team must approve all Capstone experiences.

Alignments:

The Phoenix Capstone was designed using elements from the following entities: