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Questions about the Mentors
Can parents/guardians be mentors for my project.
No, you must find a mentor that isn't a parent/guardian.
Can a Harriton or Lower Merion High School teacher be my mentor?
We discourage this as an option, but it's allowed at the discretion of individual teachers.
Can I have more than one mentor? For example, I want to split my 70 hours into 35-hour sessions with two mentors.
This can be allowed with permission from your faculty advisor; however, each mentor will need to individually sign a mentor form.
Questions about the Assignments
Can I pass Senior Project with missing or incomplete assignments?
No, in order to pass Senior Project, you must receive passing scores on all 9 assignments.
If I have missing or incomplete assignments, can I still start the Experiential Phase after Assignment 6?
No, if you haven't completed Assignments 1-6 before the Experiential Phase, then you cannot start this phase of the project. On the Monday after Senior classes end, you'll need to attend a mandatory meeting with the Senior Project Coordinator to create an action plan to complete the missing assignments. You'll need to attend subsequent days until you are ready to start the Experiential Phase.
What if I have all of the assignments completed, but the mentor cancels my placement?
With guidance from your teacher advisor, you will need to develop a new Senior Project before you start the Experiential Phase. Right after you become aware of the cancelled placement, review the "Types of Projects" link again to assist you with a new placement idea. It's at your advisor's discretion whether you will need to submit new assignments.
If I started a portion of my Senior Project before the Experiential Phase in May, can I use this as credit towards the mandated 70 hours?
No, you should complete 70 hours during the Experiential Phase, but you can include information from these preparation hours in the project presentation and overall experience.
Questions about the Experiential Phase
What assignments are completed during the Experiential Phase?
Assignment 7 is your daily reflection form that documents your project work.
Assignment 8 are the instructions for your presentation.
Assignment 9 is to verify, from your mentor and parents, that you completed the Senior Project.
Can I exceed the mandated 70 hours?
Yes, but don't create a project that becomes overwhelming for you and those that assist you.
During the Experiential Phase, what are the expectations from my advisor?
This is at the general discretion of the individual faculty advisors but, generally, you are expected to meet with your advisor in order to provide an update on your progress with the project.
Will the faculty advisor communicate with my mentor?
Yes, the faculty advisor will contact your mentor.
What if a problem arises during the Experiential Phase?
Immediately contact your faculty advisor and Senior Project Coordinator, in order to create a modified project option or change the format of the project from its original purpose. For example, an internship can be changed to a research paper.
Questions about the Presentations
Can I do my presentation on Zoom?
No, students are expected to present in-person; however, if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent you from being in person, the advisor and senior project coordinator will need to approve this option.
Are parents/guardians or guests allowed to attend presentations?
If there are no LMSD restrictions, then students will be allowed to invite guests to in-person presentations. You need to inform your advisor, in advance, about parents/guardians and guests planning to attend.
If I don't present my Senior Project, do I still pass?
No, the presentation is Assignment 8, and you must receive a passing grade on all assignments to pass the Senior Project.
What do I need on presentation day, and what happens after I present?
Arrive five to ten minutes early to prepare and start on time. Be properly dressed. Prior to your presentation you will meet with your faculty advisor to go over expectations for the presentation. Generally you need to have a PPT or another presentation format ready to present what you did during the experience. There is flexibility in ways you can present your experience on this day, but you should include Assignment 8 questions in it. Before or after the presentation, you need to submit Assignment 9 in order to finalize and pass the Senior Project. The faculty advisor will then inform you, your parents/guardians/caregivers, the Senior Project Coordinator, your counselor, and your Assistant Principal whether you passed or failed.
Once I am finished the Senior Project and no longer need my school laptop, can I turn it in after I present?
Yes, but please review the guidelines from administration on how to do this during presentation week.
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