2. NOTE: This is Career Exploration. You do NOT have to pick a career.

3. Graduation ProjectEvidence of AccomplishmentAssessed/Recorded byElectronic PortfolioElectronic Portfolio that will include the following:Information Technology (IT) TeacherSet, Reflect on, Refine Career GoalsGoal-setting WorksheetOne-page reflection paper of your career Goals from your goal-setting meeting with your counselor School CounselorExplore CareersAt least two of the following: a. Interest Survey Results from the District’s Career Exploration software (one-page reflection)b. Employer Interview in Careers Related to your Career Goals (one-page reflection)Job Shadow in Field Related to your Career Goals (one-page reflection)d. Electronic Search of Careers Reflection Paper (one-page)Student—using attached rubricEvaluation Panel—in junior year during in-service daysSee School to Career Coordinator if assistance needed with job shadow.Develop ResumeResume (keep updating)IT Teacher

4. Graduation ProjectEvidence of AccomplishmentAssessed/Recorded byAttend a Career FairCareer Fair Reflection Paper addressing at least 3 careers represented at the Fair related to your goals (two-page)Student—using attached rubric for self-assessmentEvaluation Panel—in junior year during in-service daysPresent a Speech in Speech Class on your Career ResearchSpeech Outline—indicated as having passed using the criteria from Speech ClassSpeech TeacherSuccessfully Complete a Classroom Project in any class OR a Service Project through the Community Service Course that is related to Your Career GoalsThe Project (e.g.,video file if from a media project, written report, lab report if from a chemistry project, music file if from a chorus project, etc.)Classroom Teacher, including Community Service TeacherCollege Application with Essay or Job Application depending upon Career GoalJob Application for the job identified in your career goals if planning on moving directly into the workforceCollege/Post-Secondary Institution Application with related EssaySchool Counselor(stored and completed before January 1 of the senior year)Tell Your StoryUsing the contents of your electronic Portfolio, present a thoughtful, reflective journey of your career exploration. Dress professionally for this presentation.Panel of two to three Peters Township Faculty (may also include professionals in this field) near end of junior year

5. Know how to begin:

6. Preferably as a freshman, meet with your school counselor to set your career goals.

7. Ensure that you are scheduled in the IT course your freshman year to create your electronic portfolio and store your resume.

8. Use the attached checklist or one you’ve created to keep track of your accomplishments and progress toward completion of your graduation project.

9. FAQs

10. To whom do I go with questions?See the chart above for those responsible for assessing/recording individual components of your project. See your school counselor with questions on the remaining components.

11. When can I or must I “Tell My Story”?All juniors will “Tell Their Story” during an in-service day toward the end of their junior year.

12. Can my reflection papers be of a shorter or longer length?

13. The minimum length for acceptance is listed above (pgs. 3 & 4).

14. Papers may run over by one short paragraph, but you are expected to be direct and concise. Long papers will not be considered.

15. May I present at a different time?

16. Juniors who do not pass their project will have an opportunity to present again as seniors

17. No presentations will be entertained prior to the scheduled in-service day in your junior year.

18. If I pass all of my required credits and all of the required assessments (e.g., PSSA), but do not do or pass my graduation project, may I still graduate?

19. No. PA School Code and Peters Township School District Policy (#5127) require passing the graduation project in order to graduate.

20. Students who have not met ALL of the graduation requirements may not participate in commencement exercises.

21. Is there a suggested timeline to keep me focused? Consider this suggested timeline:

22. Freshman Year—create electronic portfolio, set career goals, complete resume, begin career exploration, attend career fair.

23. Sophomore Year—complete a job shadow, successfully complete your career speech, continue career exploration, complete a classroom project or plan take the community service course during the first semester of your junior year.

24. Junior Year—ensure all required documents are in your portfolio and refine their quality; prepare, practice, and present your “Tell Your Story” presentation.

25. Senior Year—complete a college application or job application if moving directly into the workforce and store the application and the college essay, if one was required in your portfolio, BEFORE JANUARY 1 of your senior year.

26. Will the project receive a letter grade and affect my gpa?

27. The project is Pass/Incomplete/Not Passed.

28. Pass/Incomplete/Not Passed will not affect your gpa, but an incomplete (did not include one or more of the required components) at the end of the junior year will preclude honor roll status, will keep you on the SHARP list until it is completed, and will prevent your obtaining a parking pass.

29. If I do not pass my junior year, when can I try again?In January, seniors with Incompletes or who did not pass may try again.

30. What happens if the technology fails and my electronic portfolio is gone?