Cuyahoga Heights Senior Project Packet

Class of 2018

Cuyahoga Heights School

4820 East 71st Street
Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio 44125

Phone: (216) 429-5707
Fax: (216) 429-5706

SENIOR PROJECT GUIDELINES

Seniors must be on track to graduate and passing all current classes as of May 11, 2018.

All community service hours must be completed by April 6, 2018.

Students must follow attendance policies and procedures as stated in the student handbook. Excessive discipline records, absences and/or tardiness may disqualify a student from participation in a senior project.

Students must actively seek one placement for senior project, and be approved by the committee.

(see previous requirements for senior project criteria)

Students must complete a sign-out sheet which includes all of their teachers,the Media Center, technology, fines/obligation, treasurer’s office, no later than May 11, 2018.

Students must accept final grades as of May 11, 2018.

Students must arrange their own transportation, and other necessary requirements and expenses that may occur as part of the senior project.

Senior project will begin onMay 14 and continue through May 21, 2018 for those non-AP Students. For students who are taking AP Tests, senior project dates will be May 14, 16, 18-21, 2018.

Students are to attend their project site for four days on site, with no less than five hours each day and a maximum of 7 hours each day. (25 hours minimum)

Attendance and punctuality are a necessity. If students are absent, the time must be made up. This will be documented in the weekly time sheet.

A student will NOT be paid for his/her senior project.

The student will communicate as needed with his/her project advisor.

The student will present his/her power point presentation at Cuyahoga Heights High School as assigned.

SENIOR PROJECT 2018

Important Dates

Preliminary application in area of interest is due january 19, 2018

REVISIONS DUE FEBRUARY 23, 2018

APPROVAL GRANTED BY MARCH 2, 2018

those interested in a medical profession should submit application as soon as possible

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 6, 2018

Senior Project May 14-21, 2018 –Non AP Students

Senior Project May 14, 16, 18-21-AP Students

Senior Project Presentations May 22-23, 2018

Criteria for Participation:

Students must be classified as a senior and on track to graduate.

Students must be passing all current classes by May 11, 2018
All community service hours must be completed by

April 6, 2018. Students will not receive extensions.

Students must follow attendance policies and procedures as stated in the student handbook. Excessive discipline records, absences and/or tardiness may disqualify a student from participation in a senior project.

Students must actively seek one placement for senior project.
Senior project must be “career-oriented.”
Students must not receive payment for work and must not use current place of employment.
Students must not work with a family member, someone within the Cuyahoga Heights School District or anyone employed within the villages of Cuyahoga Heights, Brooklyn Heights, or Valley View.
Student are to attend their project for four days on site, with no less than five hours each day and a maximum of 7 hours each day. (25 hours is the minimum)

Any deviations must be approved by the committee.

*CVCC students who go on early placement will meet with the committee on an individual basis.

Faculty Advisors will be asked by staff in the related career or by mutual agreement of the staff member.

Students must complete a sign-out sheet which includes all of their teachers, the Media Center, technology, fines/obligations; no later than May 11, 2018.

Students must accept final grades as of May 11, 2018.

Application Procedure

Students secure a placement and identify a site supervisor.
Placement will be approved by the Senior Project Committee.
Students will ask staff in the related career area or by agreement.
Students must complete the preliminary application by January 19, 2018.

Special Notes

*Students in spring musical performances must make rehearsal arrangements with their site supervisor and Mr. Sokol or Mrs. Pitman*Students participating in track, softball or baseball must make arrangements with their site supervisor and coaches for practice and game schedules.

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Senior Project

Project Proposal Application #1

(Please print in Blue or Black Ink (Neatly) - Submit this and one copy to Mr. Young

Due Date: January 19, 2018

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Street AddressCityStateZip Code

Project Title and/or Major Subject Area:

______

Community Sponsor Information:

Company Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Street AddressCityStateZip Code

Name of Site Supervisor: ______Title: ______

Phone Number for Verification: ______

E-mail Address for Verification: ______

List at least three specific goals for this project. You may add more goals on back.

Goals:

______
______
______
______

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For committee use only:Date Submitted: ______

Proposal Approved: ______Not Approved: ______

Date Approved:______Revisions Necessary: ______

Assigned Faculty Advisor: ______

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Senior Project

Project Proposal Application #2

Revisions

(Please print in Blue or Black Ink (Neatly) - Submit this and one copy to Mrs. Seitz

Due Date: February 23, 2018

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Street AddressCityStateZip Code

Project Title and/or Major Subject Area:

______

Community Sponsor Information:

Company Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

Street AddressCityStateZip Code

Name of Site Supervisor: ______Title: ______

Phone Number for Verification: ______

E-mail Address for Verification: ______

List at least three specific goals for this project. You may add more goals on back.

Goals:

______
______
______
______

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For committee use only:Date Submitted: ______

Proposal Approved: ______Not Approved: ______

Date Approved:______Revisions Necessary: ______

Assigned Faculty Advisor: ______

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Senior Project

Role of the Faculty Advisor

To serve as a liaison to the Site Supervisor during the project. This entails contacting the Site Supervisor by either telephone calls and or e-mails during the week of the project and to visit at least once during the week.

To meet with the student for a weekly conference during the project:
To review time sheets and journals
To advise on project progress
To offer assistance in overcoming unexpected obstacles
To collect and review students’ journals, time sheets, and power point before

May 22, 2018.

To visit the student at least one time during senior project. (5/14-5/21)

Complete the Faculty Advisor Documentation sheet

*** MAKE sure you have the location, days and times students will be at their senior project and

the site supervisor contact information. You will need to observe at the senior project site at least once before the end of senior project. (5/14 or 5/21) would be ideal.

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Senior Project

Faculty Advisor Documentation Sheet

Student Name ______Site ______

Prior to senior project

Name of site supervisor ______

Phone number ______

E-mail ______Date contacted ______

Brief contact info:

Week 1 (5/14-5/21)

______Phone calls/e-mailDate ______time______

______VisitationDate ______time ______

______Phone call/e-mail Date ______time ______

______VisitationDate ______time ______

______Journals collected

______Time sheets collected

______Power point checked

Presentations are 5/22/18, and 5/23/18

Signature: ______

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Community Sponsor Agreement

Due April 6, 2018

On behalf of the Cuyahoga Heights School District, thank you for taking on the role of community sponsor for our senior project. The role of community sponsor is to assist the students of Cuyahoga Heights with learning experiences by integrating real-world experiences with “school learning.” As a sponsor, you will not only play and active role but provide the student the reality of work in the real world.

As a sponsor, you will be asked to accept the following responsibilities:

1)To assist the student with his/her project

2)To be a positive role model in your area of expertise

3)To sign and document the weekly time sheet indicating that the student has completed the required hours

4)To provide a learning experience by integrating real-world experiences

5)To communicate with the faculty advisor and consult when necessary

6)To complete an evaluation form at the end of the project

Senior Project guidelines:

1)Senior project will begin on May 14 and continues through May 21, 2018.

2)Students are to attend their project site for five days with a minimum of five hours a day and a maximum of seven hours a day. (25 hours minimum)

3)Attendance and punctuality are a necessity. If students are absent, the time must be made up. Please document this in the weekly time sheet

4) A student will NOT be paid for his/her senior project.

5)A student must not work with a family members/ relatives, current or previous places of employment, members of the Cuyahoga Heights School district including parents, or anyone employed within the three villages of Cuyahoga Heights, Brooklyn Heights or Valley View.

Community Sponsor Signature ______

Community Sponsor Name printed ______

Student’s Name printed______

Please either fax this form to Senior Project at Cuyahoga Heights High School at 216-429-5706 or mail it to Cuyahoga Heights High School 4820 E. 71st. Cleveland, Ohio 44125

Attention: Senior Project Advisor Sharon Seitz

Senior Project

Student-Parent Agreement

DueApril 6, 2018

(To be completed by the Student and Parent/Guardian)

Cuyahoga Heights High School recognizes the importance of integrating real-world experiences with “school-learning.” The goal of senior project is to take the “new information” which you have learned and apply it in a real-world situation. Senior project is one way of “testing what you know-what you have really learned.”

As a student: I agree:

1)To attend my senior project as scheduled with my site supervisor

2)To complete the time sheets/journals/ power point project.

To communicate with my faculty advisor any concerns about the project

3)That my grades will be final once senior project begins

4)To make arrangements to attend any musical rehearsals/performances as scheduled by the music department at Cuyahoga Heights High School while I am on senior project

5)To make arrangements with my site supervisor and or coaches to attend any practice, meetings, games or meets if I am involved in track, softball, or baseball

6)That I will NOT receive any payment for this project

7)That I am totally responsible for my transportation and other expenses or tests that may be required of the senior project.

8)If I choose to discontinue my project, I will return to Cuyahoga Heights High School, attend classes, be responsible for any work missed including final exams if applicable

11) I realize that if I fail to complete the Senior Project requirements I may forfeit the opportunity to graduate and may not participate in graduation

Student signature ______Student’s name printed ______

To Parent/Guardian:

I have read the guidelines for the Senior Project and have discussed them with my son/daughter. I will help to promote senior project to the best of my ability.

Parent/guardian Signature ______

Parent’s/guardian’s name Printed ______

Cuyahoga Heights High School

Senior Project Time Sheet

PLEASE FAX THIS FORM AT THE END OF SENIOR PROJECT

The fax number at Cuyahoga Heights High School is 216-429-5706

Attention: Sharon Seitz Senior Project Advisor

Due: May 21, 2018

Indicate the hours that you have completed at project site each day. Remember Cuyahoga Heights Senior Project requires at least five working hours a day, excluding lunch.

Week 1 / In / Out / Hours / Sponsors Initials
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
If needed

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Student Signature Date Signed

______

Community Sponsor Signature Date Signed

______

Faculty Advisor Signature Date Signed

Senior Project PowerPoint Presentation/Journals

May 22/23, 2018

Instructions: To create a PowerPoint illustrating your senior project experience. Submit your power point in Google docs and share it with Mr. Young Mr. Burich, and your advisor.

Below are the requirements. It needs to be AT LEAST 3 minutes and no longer than 5 minutes. Your Presentation needs to use Multiple Interactive Technologies such as a link to the company website, video footage, music/sound effects and online photos. Your presentation must also be professional. INCLUDE transitions and animation/custom animation as you see fit.

Questions to be answered

Where – did you go

What – did you do

What – were your responsibilities

What – did you learn

What – was the greatest experience or highlight of this experience

What – was the worst experience or lowlight of this experience

Did – this affect your career path/change your mind on your future

What – is your overall thought on your senior project experience

Journals

Complete the journal entries each day after you have completed your work day. These will help you answer the questions to complete your PowerPoint. The journal entries will allow you to reflect on the day’s events and create ideas that you can present in your PowerPoint.

Bring these journals completed on May 23, 2017and turn in to Mr. Young.

SAVEPowerPoint to goggle docs and share it with Mr. Young, Mr. Burich and your advisor.

Due by May 21, 2018 at noon

Make sure you practice before your presentation before you present.

You MUST Dress professionally.

Boys – Shirt/tie Nice Pants

Girls - Dress/skirt/Pant suit

*** MAKE sure you check in with your advisor before you leave on Friday to make arrangements and let them know the hours you will be working. They need to observe you at least once. YOU need to work around your advisors schedule as most of us will be visiting you on our planning period.

Any questions please see Mrs. Seitz

Name ______

Senior Project Daily Journal

Each journal entry must be between two paragraphs

and sufficient enough to answer the question fully

Day 1- Why did you choose this as your senior project, and what specifically do you plan to learn from this experience?

Name ______

Senior Project Daily Journal

Each journal entry must be between two paragraphs

and sufficient enough to answer the question fully

Day 2- Describe the daily routine of the position you are shadowing (Include the most important tasks and the daily menial tasks)

Name ______

Senior Project Daily Journal

Each journal entry must be between two paragraphs

and sufficient enough to answer the question fully

Day 3 – Describe three specific aspects and three specific negative aspects you have discovered about this position.

Name ______

Senior Project Daily Journal

Each journal entry must be between two paragraphs

and sufficient enough to answer the question fully

Day 4- Overall, was this project a positive or negative experience? How will this project affect your decision to enter this field or career?

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