WHAT IS SENIOR PROJECT?

Senior Project is a nationally recognized program where students earn high school credit while learning about or working on something that deeply interests them.

SENIOR PROJECT HANDBOOK

Click here to open the Senior Project Handbook. (pdf)

WHAT ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF PAST PROJECTS?

Here is a short list of some Senior Projects from past senior classes:

• Designing and creating a prom gown
• Obtaining a pilots license
• Establishing a school improvement club
• Organizing and implementing a Year End Dinner Fund Raiser
• Learning about and teaching Yoga
• Writing and illustrating a children’s story book

WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF SENIOR PROJECT?

There are four components to the Senior Project:

1) the actual activity you perform,
2) a portfolio illustrating your experiences,
3) a 7 – 10 page paper on a topic related to your project and,
4) an oral presentation to a small group of teachers and community members.

SENIOR PROJECT FORMS

• Liability Release Form (pdf)

• Mentor Information Form (pdf)

• Mentor Verification Form (pdf)

• Project Approval Form (pdf)

Students who sign up for the program will be scheduled for the same English and Government/Economics teachers who will help them create, implement and report on their project. This course will be immersed in the social studies/English curriculum in the spring of senior year.