Graduation Requirements

State of Idaho Graduation Requirements:

www.sde.idaho.gov/topics/hs-grad-req/files/general/High-School-Graduation-Minimum-Requirements.pdf

Senior Project Components:

The senior project will consist of four parts: the proposal, the project, the paper, and the presentation. All documents are in the Senior Project Google Classroom.

The proposal:

  • The project must benefit the school or community (local or larger).

  • A formal proposal will be completed in the Google classroom, printed, and then given to Mrs. Quintal. The proposal will be submitted to the Senior Project Committee for approval before the student may proceed with the project.

  • The Senior Project Committee will review the project proposal in a timely manner and either approve the project or ask for revision.

  • The signed proposal will go into the student’s portfolio.


The project:

  • The project should benefit the school or community (local or larger). This can be done while still finding a project that is interesting to the student.

  • The student will need to commit time outside of school towards completion of the project. The student assumes responsibility for any costs or risks incurred due to the completion of the project.

  • The student will keep all artifacts and documentation of the project, including, but not limited to, receipts, timesheets, photographs, blueprints,etc. as evidence. These will be included in their portfolio.


The paper:

  • Students will write a reflection paper that must be no less than 2 and no more than 4 pages in length.

  • The paper will summarize the entire process, explain what the student learned, and how they grew as a result from the completion of their project.

  • The paper must be edited by both the student and others.

  • This paper will be included in the portfolio.


The portfolio and presentation:

  • Students will create a portfolio. This portfolio is a collection of all representative steps in their senior project.

  • It will include all artifacts and the proposal, progress journal and the reflection paper.

  • Once the student has completed all other aspects of the project, they will need to create and give a Powerpoint presentation showcasing their project.

  • Students will present to the Senior Project Committee, as well as any other interested parties.

  • The presentation should be 10 minutes in length and include an overview of the project, observed learning/growth, and any other relevant information.

  • A poster highlighting the project will be created and displayed in the school.