Schedule
Benchmark due dates listed are the FINAL due dates;
The LAST possible day for submitting the assignment.
The LAST possible day for submitting the assignment.
Teachers or schools may assign earlier due dates due to class variables. If you miss the due date for a MAJOR assignment (such as the research paper or the project completion due date), you will be required to attend supplemental instruction until you have completed the assignment. Failure to complete the four components of the Senior Project (paper, project, portfolio, presentation) will result in a non-graduation status.
Highlights
- Bench Mark
First Semester-
Letter to Parents (from Teacher) (p.2)
and Plagiarism Contract (p.3) goes out
√ Letter to Parents (p.2) and Plagiarism Contract *(p.3)
signed and returned to teacher
Paper and Project Selection
(Note: Collaborative projects require Appendix A in the manual)
Pre-Project Reflective Essay
(instructions on pages 4 – 8; the product is the essay)
√ Senior Project Conference Contract
Collaborative projects require Appendix B in addition
Notes on the research paper (p. 33)
√ Parent Consent and Release Form (p. 23)
Letter of Intent (instructions on p. 29 – 30; the product is the letter)
Source Cards/Note Cards
Outline with Thesis Statement (p. 49)
1st Draft of Research Paper
(suggestion: use p. 55 for peer editing)
√ Mentor Letter (from Teacher and Site Coordinator)
√ Mentor Contract (p.27)
2nd Draft of Research Paper
(suggestion: use p. 56 – 57 editing checklist)
√Senior Project Research Paper MINIMUM Requirements Test (p.58)
Note:
NO research paper will be scored until they meet ALL of the
requirements listed on this page!
Submit Final Draft to Turnitin.com
(Do not upload with out permission from teacher.)
Final Draft of Research Paper
Teachers give paper to District Office
Completed Application Form (Job, College or Scholarship)
(instructions on p. 73)
Cover Letter
(instructions on p. 71 – 72; the product is the letter)
Updated Resume
(instructions on p. 66 – 69; the product is the resume)
Task Analysis with Budget for project
(p.81)
Paper Scoring by faculty (papers are externally assessed)
Reflective Questions on Paper, Part I and II (p. 59 – 61) - Bench Mark
Second Semester-
Sign of Commitment
Career Report due
Individual Career Plan (instructions on p. 76; the product is the report)
√ 5 Hour Verification
(p. 87 – must also include project logs)
√ 10 Hour Verification
(p. 88 – must also include project logs)
Interview Evaluation
(p. 75)
Two (2) Letters of Reference
(instructions on p. 70)
Letter to the Judges
(for the judges; instructions on p. 100)
√ 15 Hour Verification
(p. 92 – must also include project logs)
√ Senior Project Log
(instructions on p. 79; blank form on p. 80 and “Electronic Forms” file)
Project Due
Senior Project Self-Evaluation
(p. 94)
Completed Portfolio due
(checklist on p. 102)
Project and Portfolio Scored by teacher
Speech Outline
Speech Practice –
“Dress Rehearsal”
Audio Visual Checklist Due
Presentations –
Presentation days vary by site; see below for specific dates
Final Reflective Essay
Presentation Dates
- Antelope Valley High School
TBA - Highland High School
TBA - Pete Knight High School
TBA - Lancaster High School
TBA - Littlerock School
TBA - Palmdale High School
TBA - Quartz Hill High School
TBA