The senior project is an opportunity for seniors to do in-depth research in an area of interest. The senior develops a proposal for an area of independent study, researches the topic, interviews experts, and presents the information to an evaluation team. The senior, through semester long diligent effort, is prepared to answer questions in defense of their topic. Students are graded on attendance, research journals, a three-part reflection paper, and the quality of their presentation.

Prerequisite: Seniors only with permission of the facilitator.

Expectations

1. Students will learn how to identify, explore, and refine their area of interest.

2.Students will be able to develop a cogent thesis statement that provides a blueprint for their research activities, and answer the course essential questions.

3. Students will investigate and identify research and community resources, verify their authenticity, and learn to collect, analyze, refine, organize, and present their research in the form of an oral presentation called the senior exhibition.

4. Students will be prepared to answer questions from the judges in defense of their presentation.

5. Students will learn to budget their time, meet deadlines, and produce high quality, in depth work.

6. Students will reflect on their experience, exploring what they have learned about themselves, and how they will incorporate this insight into future activities.

PHS Grade Scale

A+ 97-100 A 93-96 A- 90-92

B+ 87-89 B 83-86 B- 80-82

C+ 77-79 C 73-76 C- 70-72

F Below 70