Graduation Projects
 

Graduation Projects
Important Dates for 2012-2013:
  • Graduation Project Committee Meetings in Room 104:
    • October 12th @ 1:25
    • November 9th @ 1:25
    • November 30th @ 1:25
    • January 11th @ 2:35
  • All students completing their graduation project at Delta must attend a graduation project committee meeting by January 20, 2012 to propose their project.  Students must email their formal project proposal to Jon 24 hours before the meeting they plan to attend.  Information about what to include in the project proposal can be found here.  Additionally, each student needs to contact a Delta teacher to serve as his/her project supervisor before proposing his/her project to the committee.
  • Students should follow these next steps after receiving approval.
  • Graduation Project Exhibition: May 22, 2013: 1:00 - 3:00 & 6:00 - 7:00
    • (Location TBD)
      • The exhibition is a mandatory element of the graduation project process!
FAQs:

What is a graduation project?
A graduation project should be a challenging and exploratory learning activity that requires you to stretch yourself and explore an interesting topic. 

What will I produce?
Your graduation project can take the form of a thesis, portfolio, creative project, performance, teaching experience, presentation, service project, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

Can I earn credit or service hours for my graduation project?
Yes!  If you would like to earn academic credit, you must complete the Independent Contract process and work with a resource person and certifying teacher.  If you would like to earn service hours, see Nick or Matt for approval and complete the necessary paperwork.

Do I have to do a totally independent project?
No!  You can take a high school class with a built-in graduation project or work with a Delta teacher to complete your project as a supplement to one of your Delta classes.  You can also with with another student, as long as you obtain approval from the committee.

What if I don't know where to start?
You can begin the brainstorming process by using this brainstorming worksheet.

What is the graduation project committee?
The graduation project committee (Jon, Cheryl, Tom & Lynda) meets after school at 3:15 once a month to approve graduation project proposals.

What do I need to do before attending a graduation project committee meeting?
1) Write your formal proposal - Proposal Outline
2) Email your proposal to Jon 24 hours before the meeting
3) Contact a Delta teacher to serve as your project supervisor

Do I have to be a senior to do my graduation project?
No!  As long as your project is some type of culminating activity, you may complete it before your senior year. 

My project has some associated costs, can I receive financial assistance from Delta?
You can request a loan or a grant from Advisory Council's cash cow committee.  (More information to come about this process - if you have questions in the meantime, see a member of Advisory Council!) 

See you adviser, project supervisor, or a graduation project committee member if you have more questions!


Last Modified on October 2, 2012