In order to participate, the student must be in good standing with all academic classes at Loudoun Valley and have passed all their SOL tests. Approval of any Capstone is contingent on students have passed all of their SOL tests. Students must meet the minimum expectations set forth by each of their teachers to be approved to attend Capstone in lieu of their regularly scheduled classes. They must maintain and open dialogue with their school mentor, who will advocate for the student as needed.
Attendance eligibility is per class. If a student has more than four unexcused absences in a class, they may be required to return to school for that class time or they may have their Capstone cancelled. This is discussed case-by-case.
Note: A senior failing to meet the attendance requirements for eligibility may appeal to his or her classroom teacher. The teacher may determine on a case-by-case basis that special circumstances exist (such as medical absences) and grant the student eligibility to the capstone.
No review of teacher decisions beyond the individual classroom level will be available.
Suspensions, habitual tardiness, hall pass restrictions, office referrals, cheating and other integrity violations will be reviewed on an individual basis. The Viking Capstone team reserves the right to deny any student participation based on their discipline record during their senior year.
In order to participate, the student must pay all fees and fines associated with their student account. This includes fees from the library, cafeteria, textbooks, and parking passes.
If you are considered a "double promote," which is a junior taking senior classes and graduating early, must inform your teachers of your status. Teachers have the right to request you remain in junior classes.
Sign up for the Capstone Remind account to receive updates and reminders
Find or develop a community service or career development project/internship to complete as your Capstone.
Ask a community member who would be willing to take you on for an internship or aide you in the completion of your project to mentor your through the Capstone process.
Ask a school staff member to help you develop your project as well as mentor you throughout the Capstone process.
Maintain consistent contact with the school staff member both prior to and during the student's Capstone. This involves calling, emailing, or texting the school mentor regularly throughout Capstone.
Hand in all required forms. Take special note of forms that MUST be turned in individually and forms that must be turned in as a group.
Participate in the Capstone Community Expo, which will be launched on the final date of Capstone.
Give their time to their project or internship without being reimbursed or paid for their service.
Be professional, punctual, passionate, respectful, and honest in their role as ambassadors of Loudoun Valley High School within the community.
Email and confirm a teacher mentor. - Email an LVHS staff member requesting them as a mentor.
The submission of Capstone Application Form.
The submission of a Capstone Proposal through Schoology.
The submission of all virtually signed and dated permission forms by parents/guardians and community mentors.
The completion of the required hours for this year.
Regular communication with both school mentor and community mentor throughout the Capstone process.
Participation and the creation of a reflective piece that showcases your Capstone at the Community Expo.