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SENIOR PROJECT
Instructor: Mrs. Passmore   
     The Senior Project is an independent project that students begin at the end of their Junior year, and complete in their Senior year at Helix Charter High School. The project has three components.
      The first is the 20-hour independent project. The student chooses an area of interest, and drafts a proposal at the end of Junior year. Once the proposal is approved, the student  then independently completes the project some time between the summer before Senior year and March of Senior year. During the project, the student creates a portfolio, and in April, the student will go before a panel of judges, made up of teachers and community members, who will review the portfolio and interview the student on his/her project. This phase of the project completion is called Senior Defense.
      The second component of the project is the Senior Research Paper, which is completed in the student's English class. The paper must be 8-10 pages long, use a minimum of 8 sources, and is on a topic related the student's project. The student must earn a minimum score of 70 to pass the paper.
     The third component of the project is the Boards Presenation, which will be completed in May. The student will create a speech that describes the process of the project, the link between the project and the paper, the signifcant learning that occurred during the project, and the student's future goals. The speech must be between 8-10 minutes long. Students will have an opportunity to practice their speeches in advisory, and then present to a panel of judges, who will be teachers and community members. The student must pass the speech with a 70 or higher.
 
Senior Project Announcements
Deadline Approaching!
The deadline to be approved for your Senior Project is October 9. If you are not approved by this date, you will lose all privileges. Submit NOW in order to leave time for revisions. Proposals can be submitted through Wednesday Advisory or directly to Mrs. Passmore in Room 140A.
Senior Project Resources
 HCP
Senior Project Information, Requirements, Materials, and Templates. Helix Choice Program students will find everything they need to get started on the Senior Project.
 Juniors
In this folder, you will find the documents that are in your Senior Project Proposal packet that you work on during Advisory.
Please also access the folder labeled "Senior Project Proposal" for documents relating to the actual DRAFTING of your proposal.
 Portfolio Materials
Search here for materials to help you assemble your project portfolio. Looking for sample portfolios? Go to the library and ask to see a few!
 Project Ideas
Still searching for a Senior Project? See Mrs. Passmore about these available options.
 Research Paper
Curious about the paper requirements? Search here for the rubric, a sample paper, and sources to help you with organization and works cited.
 Senior Boards
Have questions about the Boards speech? Search here for requirements, organization tips, samples, and the scoring rubric.
 Senior Defense
Wondering what Defense will be like? Search here.
 Senior Project Proposal
Need help drafting your proposal? Search here for templates and helpful hints.
 Waivers for Project
Photo and participation waivers
Senior Project Deadlines/Due Dates
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