Transcript Aberdeen High School

Aberdeen High School
Senior
Experience
What is the Senior Experience
(SE)?
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A 25 Hour Community Service (service
learning) project centered around a Career or
Personal Focus
 Examples:
– Graffiti has been deteriorating our neighborhoods
and the police guild has requested help. You apply
for a grant and organize a group effort to remove
the graffiti. (Career Focus: Law Enforcement)
– A family member has been struck with cancer and
you lead a team to raise money for the Relay for
Life (Personal Focus)
What are the parameters?
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All SEs must be approved by your parents
and advisor. Final approval will be made by
the Project ME Evaluators.
 All projects must comply by Federal/State
Law and by the policies and procedures of
the Aberdeen School District
 AHS is not responsible for any cost incurred
with your SE. Students are encouraged to
seek grants or other funding.
 The PM Board has the right to reject any SE
that is judged to be unsafe.
How to get your SE
approved?
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Step ONE: Choosing a SE
– You will want to choose a SE that fits into one of
two categories: Career or Personal Focus
– Is there a learning stretch? Is this something that
goes beyond what you already know how to do?
Will it take you out of your comfort zone?
– How will your SE give back to the community?
– Does this experience look like it will reasonably fit
the minimum required time frame of 25 hours
(please refer to timeline)
How to get your SE
approved?
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Step TWO: Choosing a Mentor
– A mentor is “a wise and trusted counselor or
guide”.
– He/she must be a practicing professional or
someone well versed in the field.
– A mentor can NOT be…
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A recent graduate -within 5 years
A parent
A fellow student
A teacher (must have written approval from teacher)
How to get your SE
approved?
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Step THREE: Submit Required
Documentation
1. Submit a Proposal Letter. Must include
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Declaration of focus
Learning Stretch
Identification of problem or need based on research
Action Plan giving back to community
2. Mentor/Parent Consent Form
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Paperwork must be submitted to Advisor for
initial approval
Timeline
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Summer Submisson
– June 12th
Fall Proposal Submission
– October 14th
Fall LATE Proposal Submission- incur
additional 10 hours
– December 17th
Senior Boards Round 1
– March 23rd & 24th
Senior Boards Round 2
– May 12th & 13th
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I work with another student?
– Yes. Separate paperwork must be submitted.
What happens if I don’t meet my deadlines?
– You jeopardize your graduation
What if I decide I do not want to continue with my
approved Senior Experience?
– You have to complete the entire approval
process again.
Who can help me contact someone related to my
SE idea?
– Your advisor, the Bobcat web-page, Mrs. Page,
your counselor.
Ideas and Contacts
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St. Mary’s Tutor Program
– Contact: Sara Prendergast ([email protected])
AJ After-School Program
– Contact: Weedy McCauley ([email protected])
Grays Harbor Health Department Grant
– Contact: Mrs. Page([email protected])
Cultural Heritage Fair
– Contact: Mr. Bowers([email protected])