The Project Overview:

Senior Exit Projects begin with a dream. What is it you’ve always wanted to do, to make, to learn, to be? The project you choose must somehow be a “stretch”. That is, it must challenge you in a way you haven’t been challenged before. For example, a photographer should only pursue a photography project if a new skill is to be learned. The project itself must take at least 15 hours outside of class to complete; hours must be verified by an adult through a signature on each log form. At the beginning of your project, choose a mentor, an adult who has some expertise in your field and is not a family member or a Northwood School employee. The relationship between the two of you can be as formal or informal as you wish. The degree of guidance is up to you; however, you must have a mentor. He or she will be filling out some important paperwork during your project. Please remember that only a third of the time spent on your project can be spent job shadowing or volunteering. The rest of the hours should be spent on your self-driven project.

The Portfolio Overview:

Throughout the project you will document evidence of your project work/hours. At the completion of your project, you will turn in a portfolio showcasing the details of your project. This portfolio is the only way that you will be assessed on your project, so make sure you make this portfolio as detailed as possible. Include all required items, highlight what you learned through details on the log forms and in the letter to the reader, and include labeled evidence to show what you accomplished.