We want you to look sharp for your Senior Boards because appearance does count. You only get one chance to make a first impression. We want you to dress for success and to reflect Warwick Pride. Please follow these guidelines:
Gentlemen
- Bathe, comb your hair and shave. If you have a beard or mustache, trim it so it looks neat. Avoid heavy aftershave. Make sure that your fingernails are also clean.
- Wear a shirt with a collar. Tuck it in and wear a tie! If you do not know how to tie a knot properly, see your English teacher.
- Wear nice slacks. They may be dress slacks or khaki trousers that fit you. No jeans and no baggy pants. You may also wear a sports jacket if you wish.
- Polish your shoes. Nothing looks worse than to see a nicely dressed young man only to have his appearance ruined by the presence of dirty shoes! By the way, no sneakers, please.
Ladies
- Bathe, comb your hair, and wear minimal makeup. Easy on the perfume! This is a professional presentation, not an evening date.
- Make sure fingernails are clean and avoid bright nail polish.
- Wear dresses/skirts that cover all the essentials. Skimpy or provocative clothing is not appropriate for the presentation. If you wear a dress or skirt, be sure to wear nylons.
- Wear shoes, not sandals.
- Wear minimal jewelry. Nothing should distract from your speech.
Tips for Ladies and Gentlemen
If you are wearing a specific uniform or costume for your presentation, that is O.K.
Just make sure the uniform or costume is clean.
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Senior Board Presentation Notification
Senior Board Presentation Notification
TO:
Date of Board Presentation:
Time:
Room #:
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General Reminders:
ALL REQUESTS TO CHANGE SENIOR BOARD PRESENTATION DATES AND TIMES WILL BE DENIED.
If you miss your presentation, you will not be rescheduled. 60+ other people are relying on you to be prepared and to adhere to the time guidelines (this means not going under OR over!). Also, if you are LATE – you will not be given extra time to present.
If you are using PowerPoint, your presentation must be on a USB-drive. You will not have access to “HS Lab,” your email, etc.
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Senior Project Presentation Rubric
WVHS Senior Project Presentation Rubric – Delivery
COMPONENT: Eye Contact
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Direct, lingering and comprehensive
- Speaker uses eye contact to punctuate & dramatize specific points
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Direct and fairly comprehensive eye contact
- Some judges get more attention than others
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Some direct eye contact may focus too much or too long on a judge, OR
- May look over judges’ heads
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Rarely or reluctantly makes eye contact, OR
- Never makes eye contact
COMPONENT: Voice
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Adapts volume to room
- Uses vocal variety
- Enunciates well
- Vocal expression always matches content
- Uses effective pauses
- Sincerity & vitality are evident
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Uses ample volume
- Varies rate & volume
- Enunciates most words clearly
- Vocal expression usually matches content
- Sincerity obvious, but vitality and enthusiasm are less so
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Can be heard and understood most of the time
- Little vocal variation
- Vocal expression sometimes or rarely matches content
- Sincere tone, but vitality or enthusiasm are barely apparent
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Speaks too softly or rapidly for understanding
- Speech may be marked by mumbling or dropping the voice
- Voice is flat or non-expressive
COMPONENT: Appearance and Poise
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Dresses to honor the occasion
- Appears comfortable throughout the speech
- Recovers with grace
- Enjoys experience
- Shows self-respect and respect for audience
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Dresses neatly and suitably
- Appears comfortable much of the time
- Recovers with relative ease
- Exhibits a pleasant and respectful demeanor
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Dresses too casually for the occasion
- Shows discomfort at times
- Unease obvious when mistakes occur
- Seems relieved to conclude
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Dresses inappropriately, OR
- Distractedly
- Is clearly nervous, OR
- Disgruntled
- Appears to be going through the motions in deference to final exam requirements
COMPONENT: Audio Visual Component
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Mode of exhibition is ideal for the product
- Integration is logical and smooth
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Mode of exhibition is appropriate for the product
- Integration is sensible and relatively smooth
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Mode of exhibition is acceptable but appears to have been carelessly planned/assembled
- Placement shows lack of integration, OR
- is awkward in execution
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Mode of exhibition is so poorly planned and executed that it diminishes the overall impact of the presentation
COMPONENT: Question & Answer Session
DISTINGUISHED – 9.5 – 10.0
- Responds knowledgably and eagerly
- Exhibits great poise
PROFICIENT 8.0 – 9.0
- Responds knowledgably
- Does not appear uncomfortable
COMPETENT 6.5 – 7.5
- Responds with effort, OR
- partially answers question
- Seems uncomfortable at times
BELOW GRADUATION STANDARD 0. – 6.0
- Responds with vagueness, OR
- does not really answer the question
- Is clearly uncomfortable
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PRESENTATION SCORING SHEET
Student Name:
Start Time:
End Time:
Distinguished (9.5 – 10)
Proficient (8.0 – 9.0)
Competent (6.5 – 7.5)
Needs Improvement (Below 6.5)
CONTENT
___Intro: Speaker establishes theme/purpose in a compelling manner
___Body (1): Speaker gives sufficient information on process and experience
___Body (2): Speaker uses logical organization and clear transitions
___Conclusion: Speaker reflects thoughtfully on gains and legacy
___Language: Speaker meets requirements of standard English
DELIVERY
___Eye Contact: Is direct and comprehensive
___Voice: Uses appropriate volume, diction, rate, and emotion
___Appearance & Poise: Dresses with respect for the occasion; performs with comfort
___Audio-Visual: Mode of exhibition is appropriate and integrated into presentation smoothly
___Question/Answer: Speaker responds knowledgably and with poise
___TOTAL (out of 100 points)