Senior Capstone Project Overview and Details

Senior Capstone Project Overview and Details

Rationale The IHS Senior Capstone Project is a required opportunity for eligible students to participate in a meaningful and authentic job experience during the final two weeks of senior year. Students will have the opportunity to observe and work with professionals as they perform job responsibilities, while also gaining valuable resume experience. Students are encouraged to seek and select a professional job site related to any career interest they may have. The time required for the project must meet or exceed 50 hours of job shadowing. Important Details 1. Students must be classified as a senior and on track to graduate with all required credits. 2. All 40 hours of community service must be completed. 3. Students must be passing all current classes through 4th quarter. 4. Students must turn in all books, paid fees and fines, and have the school Chromebook turned in by the appropriate deadline. 5. Students must arrange the Community Sponsor location and be responsible for his/her own transportation. 6. Proposal, with all signatures, must be submitted to the Faculty Advisor by the appropriate deadline. 7. Excessive discipline record, absences and/or tardiness will disqualify a student s participation. 8. During Project students should not be present on school grounds unless arrangements have been made with the Faculty Advisor or the student is participating in extra-curricular school events. 9. Students may NOT participate in the Senior Capstone Project at Independence Primary, Independence Middle or Independence High School. 10. Students considering projects in teaching or careers in education must go to other districts to broaden their view and experiences. 11. Students should see Mr. McGuinness with any Capstone questions. Faculty Advisor Role The faculty advisor acts as a consultant to the student. The advisor helps the student with submitting the project proposal, determining reasonable objectives, monitoring progress, assisting with unexpected obstacles, and conducting the final exit interview. The advisor also acts as a liaison with the Community Sponsor. Community Sponsor Role The community sponsor helps the student organize his/her project, advises the student as he/she follows through on his/her project proposal, signs the student timesheet, and completes an evaluation form at the close of the project. Pathway Options There are a number of pathways that satisfy the Senior Project requirement. All students must choose one of the following pathways: Two-week, 50 hour Senior Capstone Project CVCC Early Job Placement Semester II IHS faculty supervised internship Dale Carnegie course completion during senior year Principal approved alternative pathway

Senior Capstone Project Overview and Details Continued... Journal Instructions Every student participating in the Senior Capstone Project must keep a journal. Journal entry details: 1. Use a standard spiral notebook (8 1/2 x 11 inches), in which you record an entry every day during project time. 2. Include the exact hours that you worked each day at the top of the page. 3. Use complete sentences. 4. Consist of a minimum of two paragraphs : a. Paragraph 1 Describe exactly what you did on a particular day. b. Paragraph 2 Write a personal reaction or evaluation of what you did that day. Some ideas for your consideration might include: Did you like what you were doing? Why or why not? Why do you suppose you were asked to do a certain activity? Did everything happen exactly as you expected it to, or were there some surprises? How will you benefit from what you are learning? Senior Capstone Project Exit Interview The following must be included in your Project Exit Interview: a. Describe the general and specific benefits you derived from this experience. Describe both positive and negative experiences. b. State any specific skills or procedures you learned. c. Explain any abstract qualities you learned or discovered that you already had. (i.e. self-reliance, self-discipline, self-motivation, compassion for the ill and disabled, patience and understanding for the young, perseverance, etc.) d. Share general thoughts/suggestions regarding the senior project format/experience. e. Submit journal to Faculty Advisor Independence High School will not assume any liability incurred through the participation in the project.

Senior Capstone Project Checklist Timeline DATE DUE DOCUMENT ACTION Tuesday, May 1 Project Pathway Options Hand in to the Principal s Office Tuesday, May 1 Project Proposal Hand in to Faculty Advisor Tuesday, May 1 Stakeholder Agreement Hand in to the Principal s Office Tuesday, May 15 All books must be turned in/all fines and fees paid/chromebook turned in Senior Checkout Day Principal s Office Wednesday, May 16 Begin Timesheet Senior Project Begins Wednesday, May 30 End Timesheet Senior Project Last Day Thursday, May 31 Timesheet Completed Hand in to Faculty Advisor Thursday, May 31 Project Journal Hand in to Faculty Advisor Thursday, May 31 Exit Interview Meet with Faculty Advisor Thursday, May 31 Community Sponsor Evaluation Form Community Sponsor to mail to the Principal s Office

Project Pathway Options Due: Tuesday, May 1, 2018, to the Principal s Office Student Name: Cell Phone Number: There are a number of pathways that satisfy the Senior Project requirement. Please choose one : Two-week, 50 hour Senior Project Pathway Complete entire application packet and follow complete instructions CVCC Early Job Placement (Return to the Principal s Office this sheet only) Name of Company: Supervisor Name: Supervisor Contact Phone Number: Sem II IHS Faculty Supervised Internship (Return to the Principal s Office this sheet only) Name of Company: Supervisor Name: Supervisor Contact Phone Number: Completed Dale Carnegie Course During Senior Year (Return to the Principal s Office this sheet only) Principal Approved Alternative (Return to the Principal s Office this sheet only) Principal Signature: Proposed Alternative:

Project Proposal Due: May 1, 2018, to your Faculty Advisor Name: Phone: Address: Street Address City State Zip Code Community Sponsor Information: Company Name: Phone: Address: Street Address City State Zip Code Name of Sponsor: Title: Project Title and/or Major Subject Area: Name of Faculty Advisor: List three specific goals for this project: 1. 2. 3. Are you presently working, or have you worked for this company or person in the past? (Please check one) Yes No If yes, when and in what capacity? Do either of your parents or other close relatives own or manage this business? (Please check one) Yes No

Stakeholder Agreement (To be signed by all of the following: Student, Parent/Guardian, Faculty Advisor and Community Sponsor) Due: May 1, 2018, to the Principal s Office Student Name: Print Student Name To Student: I agree: To adhere as closely as possible to the schedule and objectives which I have set for myself To make progress reports at the times and in the form designated by my faculty advisor I understand: I am exempted from academic requirements during the period of the project. If I choose to discontinue my project and continue attending classes, I am responsible for all work and final exams in my classes. It is my responsibility to notify all coaches and activity sponsors of my project, that successful completion and acceptable reporting of the project are required, that I am required to attend those activities required for graduation. I must NOT receive payment for this project. The school is not liable for any injuries that I may sustain as a result of this project. I am responsible and liable for all transportation and any cost connected with the project. If I fail to compete the Senior Project requirements, I may forfeit the opportunity to participate in graduation exercises and will receive and Incomplete for Senior English. Student Signature To Parent/Guardian: I have read the guidelines for the Senior Project and have discussed them with my son/daughter. I realize the school cannot directly supervise him/her and I understand the school is not liable for any injuries that he/she may sustain as a result of this project. Parent/Guardian Signature To the Community Sponsor: I have reviewed a copy of the Senior Project guidelines for Independence High School and the student; has provided a copy of the Role of the Community Sponsor (page 10 of packet). He/She has discussed with me the aims and objectives of the Senior Project. We have discussed both his/her and mutual expectations. I have read his/her proposal for the Senior Project. I approve it and will fulfill my obligations as outlined in the Role of the Community Sponsor. Furthermore, I agree not to pay this student in any way, or in the future, for services rendered during project time. Community Sponsor Signature To the Faculty Advisor: I,, agree to be the Senior Capstone Project Faculty Advisor. Faculty Advisor Signature

Role of the Community Sponsor Independence High School Senior Capstone Project (To be given to the Community Sponsor by the student) Senior: This page is to be presented to your Community Sponsor during your first meeting. sponsor understands the commitment. Be sure that your community The role of the Community Sponsor: The role of the community sponsor is essential to the success of the Senior Capstone Project at Independence High School. As responsible men and women in the community, you will play an active part in the student s learning experience. In playing a dual role as a student mentor and sponsor, you will provide the student a concept of the adult work world. As a sponsor, you will be asked to accept the following responsibilities: 1. Help the student organize his/her project. 2. Advise and guide the student as he/she follows through on his/her project proposal. 3. Sign a weekly time sheet to indicate that he/she has completed the required hours. 4. To complete an evaluation form at the close of the project and mail to the IHS High School Principal. The following is additional pertinent information that we feel you will find useful: 1. The Senior Project begins on May 16, 2018 and continues through May 30, 2018. 2. Students are to shadow a minimum of four hours per day (excluding their lunch hours) and a maximum of eight hours. 3. Attendance and punctuality are important. Absences must be made up. 4. A student may NOT be paid for his/her project work. 5. No relative may be in a direct line of supervision for the student. He/she may not work at a relative s place of business. 6. Each student will also choose a faculty advisor. The advisor will further act as a liaison between the community sponsor and the school. Your contacts with the school can be made through this person. 7. Faculty Advisors may be reached at 216-642-5860, x1201 Name of Student s Faculty Advisor: Student Name: Student Cell Phone Number:

TIME SHEET Due: May 30, 2018, to your Faculty Advisor Indicate the hours that you completed at project site each day. Remember the Independence Senior Capstone Project recommends spending at least five hours per day working. Week 1 In Out Hours Sponsor Initials Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Weekly Total Week 2 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Weekly Total Project Total Student Signature Community Sponsor Signature Faculty Advisor Signature At the end of the Senior Capstone Project the Faculty Advisor is to turn this form in to the Principal s Office.

Faculty Advisor Communication Sheet (To Be Given to the Faculty Advisor by the student upon faculty verbally agreeing to be the advisor) Student Name _ Student Cell Number: Week 1 Phone Call Time Scheduled Appointment Time Week 2 Phone Call Time Scheduled Appointment Time Notes from the Faculty Adviser taken during the Exit Interview: Faculty Advisor Signature: of Exit Interview Meeting: At the end of the Senior Capstone Project the Faculty Advisor is to turn this form in to the Principal s Office.

Community Sponsor Evaluation Form (To Be Given to the Community Sponsor by the Student upon capstone project completion) 2-sides to this form Student s Name: Cell Phone Number: Community Sponsor Name: Company Name: Level of Interest Communication Skills Reliability (attendance, punctuality) Cooperation / Attitude Initiative Contribution Motivation Appearance Level of Commitment Receptive to New Ideas Ability to work with others Excellent Good Fair Poor Did the student meet your expectations? (Please check one) Yes No Comment: Student Strength(s): Student Weakness(es): In what ways do you feel the student benefited from the experience? How did you benefit from the student s capstone project? Two sides to this form

How would you evaluate the IHS Senior Capstone Project Program? What suggestions might you have for improving our IHS Senior Project? Sponsor Signature: Thank you for your assistance in this project! Independence High School hopes that you found your experience to be a rewarding one. Please return this form via US Mail by June 2, 2018 Independence High School Attn: Principal s Office 6001 Archwood Drive Independence, OH 44131