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3RD QUARTER: required by 4/4/08

1. Completed Registration signature form
2. Accurately Completed Sponsor Registration submitted via web based “Survey Monkey”
3. Completed Proposal Contract signature form
4. Accurately Completed Written Proposal submitted via web based “Moodle”

4th QUARTER:

Approved Senior Options Proposal: You may not start Senior Options without an approved Proposal and written Proposal Contract signature form. If for any reason you must resubmit a proposal and/or it is not approved until after 5/2/08, you will be given until 5/9/08 to obtain approval. If that occurs, you must still work the total minimum required hours before you may do your presentation. If you do not have an approved proposal by 5/9/08 you may not start Senior Options and must do a Summer School version in order to graduate.

Satisfaction of all Project requirements:

TIME ON TASK: 30 hours/week for each week, minimum 5 days worked per week. If you commute 10 hours/week or more, your minimum requirement is reduced to 25 hours/week.

TIME LOG: Filled out and signed weekly by sponsor to be given to mentor weekly

INVESTIGATION OF ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Clearly verifiable by mentor in your journal and at your weekly mentor meetings. Conduct a quality investigation of your essential question through a variety of methods (i.e. experience, observation, research, reading, interviewing).

JOURNAL ENTRIES: Daily, thoughtful, and reflective. (See sections on important tips and procedures Journal Requirements, and questions for journal entries)

WEEKLY MENTOR MEETINGS: Regular, at least once a week for the equivalent of a class period. Meet a minimum of once a week with your mentor. Bring your journal and time log for your mentor to review with you. (SEE: important tips and procedures)

PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK: @ half hour public reflection and explanation of your project (See section on Presentation procedures, Presentation Tips and Suggestions and Feedback Tips and Suggestions)

PROGRAM MENTEE EVALUATION SUBMITTED: provide feedback of program to us.

BE APPROPRIATE: Dress appropriately and abide by appropriate site rules and regulations.

POTENTIAL GROUNDS FOR FAILURE: Work for pay or compensation, even for transportation;
Work at a place of present employment; Be supervised by or work with a family member; or
Have any conflicts of interest.

Midway through Senior Options progress reports will be sent out. Those in danger of failing may also have letters sent to their colleges notifying them as well.

FAILURE OF SENIOR OPTIONS REQUIRES COMPLETION OVER THE SUMMER TO RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA. A LETTER WILL BE SENT TO YOUR COLLEGE NOTIFYING THEM OF YOUR FAILURE.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PASSING You will receive a 3rd and 4th quarter grade
3RD QUARTER: required by 4/4/08 1. Completed Registration signature form 2. Accurately Completed Sponsor Registration submitted via web based “Survey Monkey” 3. Completed Proposal Contract signature form 4. Accurately Completed Written Proposal submitted via web based “Moodle” 4th QUARTER: Approved Senior Options Proposal: You may not start Senior Options without an approved Proposal and written Proposal Contract signature form. If for any reason you must resubmit a proposal and/or it is not approved until after 5/2/08, you will be given until 5/9/08 to obtain approval. If that occurs, you must still work the total minimum required hours before you may do your presentation. If you do not have an approved proposal by 5/9/08 you may not start Senior Options and must do a Summer School version in order to graduate. Satisfaction of all Project requirements: TIME ON TASK: 30 hours/week for each week, minimum 5 days worked per week. If you commute 10 hours/week or more, your minimum requirement is reduced to 25 hours/week. TIME LOG: Filled out and signed weekly by sponsor to be given to mentor weekly INVESTIGATION OF ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Clearly verifiable by mentor in your journal and at your weekly mentor meetings. Conduct a quality investigation of your essential question through a variety of methods (i.e. experience, observation, research, reading, interviewing). JOURNAL ENTRIES: Daily, thoughtful, and reflective. (See sections on important tips and procedures Journal Requirements, and questions for journal entries) WEEKLY MENTOR MEETINGS: Regular, at least once a week for the equivalent of a class period. Meet a minimum of once a week with your mentor. Bring your journal and time log for your mentor to review with you. (SEE: important tips and procedures) PRESENTATION AND FEEDBACK: @ half hour public reflection and explanation of your project (See section on Presentation procedures, Presentation Tips and Suggestions and Feedback Tips and Suggestions) PROGRAM MENTEE EVALUATION SUBMITTED: provide feedback of program to us. BE APPROPRIATE: Dress appropriately and abide by appropriate site rules and regulations. POTENTIAL GROUNDS FOR FAILURE: Work for pay or compensation, even for transportation; Work at a place of present employment; Be supervised by or work with a family member; or Have any conflicts of interest. Midway through Senior Options progress reports will be sent out. Those in danger of failing may also have letters sent to their colleges notifying them as well. FAILURE OF SENIOR OPTIONS REQUIRES COMPLETION OVER THE SUMMER TO RECEIVE YOUR DIPLOMA. A LETTER WILL BE SENT TO YOUR COLLEGE NOTIFYING THEM OF YOUR FAILURE.