Timeline

Timeline

•  Each senior is assigned to a class with an advisor - the class meets once per cycle. 

•  The advisor’s primary role is to guide the senior through the following meetings and assignments.

• Please note: The advisor has discretion as to when assignments are submitted within the window provided below (i.e. an Advisor could choose to have Assignments 3 and 4 submitted on March 2nd while another Advisor may choose to have students submit the same Assignments on March 11th).

By January 30, 2026 Introduction to the Senior Project   

• Seniors are introduced to the project by the senior project coordinator. 

• Assignment 1 given: What do I have to do to pass the senior project?

February 2 - February 11, 2026 Senior Project Expectations

• First meeting with advisor

• Complete and submit Assignment 1.

• Expectations clarified where necessary.

• Assignment 2 given: Researching Essential Questions and Mentors 

February 17 - February 27, 2026 Essential Questions and Mentor Options

• Meeting with advisor

• Discussion of Assignment 2 – Researching Essential Questions and Mentors

• Discuss how to find a mentor.

• Complete and submit Assignment 2.

• Assignment 3 given: Submitting Your Essential Question 

• Assignment 4 given: Submitting Parental Permission/Release for Participation 

March 2 - March 13, 2026  Assignment 3, Assignment 4, and the Project Proposal

• Meeting with advisor

• Complete and Submit Assignment 3: Essential Question Form.

• Complete and Submit Assignment 4: Parent/Guardian Permission Form.

• Discussion of Developing a Project Proposal

• Clarify role and expectations of Mentor.

• Assignment 5 Review: Project Proposal

• Assignment 6 Review: Mentor Agreement

March 16 - March 27, 2026 Final Expectations for the Senior Project – mentor, reflection, documentation and presentation   

• Meet with advisor

• What to expect at Senior Project presentation 

• Other topics include Project Proposal, Mentor Agreement, reflection, documentation, and presentation.

• Assignments 5-6: Questions and Clarifications

April 6 - April 17, 2026  Project Proposal and Relationship with Mentor

• Meet with advisor

• Submit Assignments 5 and 6 – Project Proposal and Mentor Agreement.

• Discussion of expectations for the experiential phase, including what you will do for your 70 hours, the roles you and your Mentor will play in this experience, and how you feel about this upcoming experience. 

April 20 - May 1, 2026  Expectations for the Experiential Phase

• Meet with advisor

• Plan for meetings between advisor and student during the experiential phase

• Review expectations for documentation and reflections

• Establish time, date, location, resources, expectations for presentation; Review rubrics

• Assignments 7, 8 and 9 discussed: Reflections, Final Presentation and Mentor Evaluation and Log Sheet

LAST DAY FOR SENIOR CLASSES - FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026; EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PHASE - MAY 4- MAY 22, 2026

May 26 - June 1, 2026 Final Presentation, Demonstration, or Performance

• Make final presentation. 

• Submit Reflection Journal.

• Submit completed Mentor Evaluation Form / Log Sheet to Advisor (you cannot graduate without this completed form.).

• Return your computer to the tech center.