Physical Project

Students go into action as they enter the project segment of the Senior Project. Here the student works independently to create a project that is an outgrowth of the research he or she has done. Essential in this phase is selecting a project that challenges the student and demonstrates a learning stretch. Therefore, the student should select something he or she has never done before or something that forces the student to build on skills he or she already has.

Types of projects fall into five major categories: however, students often combine types for a stronger project. The following types have been successful:

1. Physical Project: model of a roller coaster, computer program, fashion outfit, architectural design, collection of pottery
2. Written Project: Short story, book of poetry, novelette, journal of reflective essays
3. Performance: Choreography of dance, musical video, magic show, instrumental recital
4. Teaching or Leadership: Teach a middle school class about eating disorders, coach a little league team, start a tutorial group for students who are limited in English proficiency
5. Career-related: Job-Shadow a police officer and write a journal of experiences, volunteer at a local veterinarian clinic, view and document medical procedures (NOTE: simple shadowing without an extension of the experience is a lightweight project)

NOTE: Specific documentation of each project must be determined in advance.

Senior Seminar Students Projects who are in cooperation with Quashnet & KC Coombs Schools

Seniors who want to do a senior project in cooperation with the Quashnet and KC Coombs school must complete the following requirements in order to begin working on their senior project at either one of these schools.

All students must meet with the Senior Seminar Coordinator, Mrs. Reynolds, and hand in the appropriate paper work before he/she begins working on their project.

1. Meet with Mrs. Reynolds
2. Letter of Intent
3. Outline Project Ideas
4. Letter to Parents (you write a letter introducing yourself to the students’ parents)
5. Tentative Schedule when you will be working at the schools
6. List of ALL materials you will be using (food, supplies, etc) for allergies*
7. Character Reference and Resume (Mentor can write a letter for you)

All of this information will be given to the Principal at the school as well as the teacher you will be working with. You may contact the teacher and get the teacher’s approval to work on a project; however, it is important that we follow a certain procedure so we all know what you are doing: the high school, the administration at the Coombs or Quashnet, as well as the parents’ of the students whom you will be working with.

Field Work Log

Senior project field work can begin once a student submits the Project Proposal Form I and speak to the Senior Seminar Coordinator. Students who are taking the course for honors credit are required to spend 35 hours or more towards their project while college prep students are required to spend 20 hours towards their project. Students will be required to keep a record of time spent, efforts and personal thoughts. Use the time sheet to help you keep track of the number of hours you have spent toward completion of your project. Use the “Field Work Log” as documented proof of your accomplishments. The log will be the only way of proving you have completed the project’s required steps and hours. The Field Work Log will be part of the portfolio presented to your teacher and review board before and during Senior Boards. If you decide to complete your project during one of the school vacations or a weekend, that is fine.

Field Work Time Sheet: Running total of hours you have spent with your project and your mentor.

Upon completion of all field work, your mentor will verify your hours on the time sheet form; so be sure to keep him/her apprised of what you are doing!!!!!!!

Honor Students: 35 Hours College Prep Students: 20 Hours