Lee High School: Senior Capstone Course Guide 2017
Lee High School: Senior Capstone Course Guide 2017
Lee High School: Senior Capstone Course Guide 2017
Teachers
Lead Capstone Teacher Jody Snyder [email protected] 616-366-2772
Capstone Teacher Brian Cahoon [email protected]
Capstone Teacher - [email protected]
Administration
Mrs. Kathryn Curry - [email protected]
Mr. Rendel Todd - [email protected]
Mrs. Julie Warmels - [email protected]
1. Required Checkpoints.3
2. Grading.
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3. Lee High Diploma.....4
4. Absences...4
5. Academic Dishonesty..5
6. Capstone Contract...6
7. Mentor Interviews.7-9
8. Senior Project Proposal Form....10-11
9. Research Paper Overview..12
10. Lee High Senior Project Research Paper Checklist..13
11. Project Ideas.14-17
12. Weebly Requirements..18
13. Example of an Essay Introduction..19
14. Career Tests...20
15. Senior Volunteer Hours Log.21
Grading
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The course is graded pass/fail. Students must meet all requirements of the
course to pass.
Absences
Students who know in advance that they will miss class,
including school-related activities, must hand in assignments prior
to the absence, or assignments are considered late.
Students who are ill or otherwise excused should check their
capstone teachers blog and/or your email to understand any
information missed (NOTE THAT MAJOR DUE DATES ARE STILL IN
EFFECT WHETHER YOUR ABSENCE IS EXCUSED OR NOT.)
If you are absent more than twice between March 13 and May
5, you may be required to attend Capstone Friday Schools.
Capstone Friday Schools will be held for those who owe work
and for those who want to complete work - dates to come later!
Academic Dishonesty
The Academic Dishonesty Policy is as follows:
Capstone Contract
Contract for the Lee High Senior Capstone 2017
This contract designates that you have have a plan to complete your course work. In Senior Capstone, this means that
you will complete all work towards your project and present in an exemplary fashion.
This also means that you will observe all due dates and that you understand the policies and consequences.
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Complete the contract below in cooperation with your Senior Capstone teacher.
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If you adhere to the guidelines, meet the deadlines, and put forth your best effort, you will know that you have been
successful in a life-long learning experience.
Student signature:_______________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature:_________________________________________________________
Mentor Interviews
Company/Business _____________________________
Company/Business _____________________________
Sample Questions to Personalize & Add to your Research Paper & Weebly
Education/Preparation:
How much formal education is needed in your field?
What sort of special training or advanced degree is required?
What are the important characteristics (personal traits/qualities) for someone entering this field?
What kinds of experience do employers want?
What kinds of extra-curricular activities and/or volunteer experiences would be beneficial?
Are there minors/electives/special knowledge and skills that would be helpful in this field?
What are the most important skills someone should have to find success in this occupation?
What types of part-time, full-time or summer jobs should I be doing right now which may prepare
me for this career path?
What personal attributes/qualities do you think are important for career success?
What specific skills or personal qualities are important?
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Working Conditions:
What is your job title?
Would you please describe your organization (its goal, size, structure, etc.)
What type of training did you receive when you started your first job?
What is the typical career path in this field?
What are the entry-level positions?
How many hours per week are you expected to work?
Do you put in additional hours?
What other things are expected of you outside of working hours?
What is a typical day on the job like for you?
What are the most satisfying and the most frustrating parts of your work?
In what ways can this job be stressful?
How much variety does this job involve?
What is the pace of work?
What times of year are busiest/slowest?
In what ways is travel a factor in this job?
What are pressures that you contend with?
Industry/Advancement:
How has the field changed since you first started your career?
What trends/challenges for this field do you see the future?
What is a major challenge you face today?
How is the job market for your field in this area of the country?
Is it difficult to find an opening?
Is there an area that's best for starting such a career?
How long should I expect to stay in an entry-level position?
What are the opportunities for advancement?
What would be the next step in a career path for a job like this?
Networking:
How did you find your first job after graduation?
What avenues did you explore to find job openings in your field?
What role does networking play, if any, to help break into this field?
How important is it to know someone in the industry?
What professional associations or organizations are useful to belong to in this field?
What magazines, journals, websites are important to read in this field?
Are there any professionals in your network that you would suggest I talk to?
Advice/Other:
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What was the most surprising part of your transition from high school/college to work?
Do you have any additional information that might be helpful?
What advice do you have for someone planning to start a career in this field?
What do you see as the biggest challenges new graduates face when they enter your industry?
What are some other jobs in your field that are similar to your own?
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Narrowed Topic:
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Essential Question
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Project/Showcase Description:
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1. What personal interest do you have in this topic? Why have you chosen this topic for
your Senior Project/Showcase?
2. What research questions will you seek to answer? What kinds of sources might you
look for?
4. What situations, events, or places could you observe or experience to gain insight
into your topic?
5. What challenges might you encounter with your research or project? What
assistance or tools will you need to overcome them?
6. What other questions or concerns do you have about your Senior Capstone Project
at this time?
Assignment Summary
*Write a 750-1250 word paper that demonstrates an informed, research-based
perspective with a focus on a career pathway, career field and project you have
chosen using your mentor interviews.
Purpose
To show a thorough, research-based understanding of an issue based on an
essential question. At the same time, you will be demonstrating a culmination of
high school language arts skills.
Writers Role
Using the third person perspective, you will be writing as yourself, an informed
student researcher who is sincerely curious about a particular problem or issue that
needs to be addressed. Superior papers will exhibit a sensitive awareness of the
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resources.
____________ The length of my paper 750-1250 words long, DOUBLE
SPACED.
____________ My paper is typed with a font size of 12 using Times New Roman.
____________ My essay is typed, double-spaced on standard-sized paper
(8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides.
____________My essay includes a Works Cited page.
____________ I followed the MLA guidelines given. Please see the following for
more information: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Project Ideas
This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it intended to be a menu of choices.
Rather, it should serve to inspire your imagination about acceptable project types.
You are encouraged to think for yourself and develop your own projects suited to
your interests and purposes with the assistance of your Senior Capstone teacher(s).
Showcase Ideas
Design a Fashion Line
Learn Sign Language
Jewelry Making
Study of Music Over the Years
Dance and its Various Forms
Event Planning
Senior Slideshow/Video K/12
Wishing Tree for those in need
Through the years - Interviews with every generation
https://www.facebook.com/lovewhatreallymatters/info/?tab=page_info Psych/Soc
Nutrition Analysis
Sex Trafficking in Michigan
Design an App
One Man/Woman Musical
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Restore an engine
Documentary
Stats and Fantasy Sports
Forensics (Inside the mind of a murderer)
Photography Portfolio
Exploring Presidential Campaigns
Athletic Training - Shadowing Spring Sports
Pay It Forward Project
Exploration of Politics
And more.
Events
Sample Product Considerations
Benefit Dinner/Auction/Other Event will need to occur prior to
May when Senior Projects are
Charity Event presented; artifacts of planning
and event should be collected as
part of project; these can be
collected in a book so that the
event could continue in future
years
One student is allowed for each
sports clinic (ex. One person may
hold a football clinic, one may hold
Youth Sports Clinic a softball clinic, etc.)
Fashion Show Set up a fashion show that
demonstrates your talent with
clothes, make-up, hair, etc.
Commercial Enterprises
Sample Project Considerations
Product (e.g. invention, think As Any business venture that can be
Seen On TV type or infomercial sold because it meets a need for
type products) a market that is not currently
being met.
Business Start a new business. Keep
artifacts of the business to show
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Music
Sample Product Considerations
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Literature
Sample Product Considerations
Medical
Sample Product Considerations
on best practices.
Sample Papers
Since the beginnings of time, teaching has been a career choice many have taken. While every
educator has different reasons for why they entered this profession, they all had one thing in
common - the need to impact the lives of children and young adults. There are five different
types of teachers as follows: practitioners, moderates, idealists, and rationalists, and these
teacher types all have their own personalities, own goals and personal motivations that drive
their time inside and outside the classroom. These underlying beliefs are the foundation for the
success in their role, the affect they have on their students and finally, their own motivation as to
why they have chosen the teaching profession
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Career Tests
http://www.whatcareerisrightforme.com/career-aptitude-test.php
https://sites.google.com/a/lockhart.txed.net/thess/career-cruising---college-and-career-research
http://www.keirsey.com/
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Volunteer Section
Name: ___________________________________
Volunteer Activity:
Location: ____________________
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Mentoring Section (Only if you are mentoring an approved student)
Mentee Name: _______________________________________
Date: _________________________
Time Begin: _________________ Time End: ___________________
Activity/Assistance: