Frederick High School Graduation Project

Beginning with the Class of 2006, Frederick County Public Schools will require students to successfully complete a one-credit Graduation Project. The Graduation Project is an interdisciplinary, culmination product that is designed to showcase students' individual interest and talents, to enhance life-long learning skills, and to think critically to solve real-world problems. To earn the one credit for the Graduation Project, students must complete the required components at or above the competency standard for each component. Students may enroll in a Graduation Project class during their junior or senior year or may opt to complete the Graduation Project either as an extension of a Transition Education experience (Mentor/Internship, SSL, or Work/Study) or through Independent Contract. Students will be assigned a Frederick High School faculty member to monitor progress throughout the duration of the project. Each student will also be required to recruit a mentor, a professional with expertise in the field/area of the student's Graduation Project, who is willing to make a commitment to work with the student throughout the process. A minimum of 132 hours of combined classroom and/or independent study is mandatory to fulfill this one credit requirement.

Mandatory Components:

Contracts
Preliminary/Formal Project Proposal
Mentor Registration Form
Formal Action Plan
Journals
Research with Annotated Bibliography
Oral Checks and Defenses
Tangible Product
Final Presentation to Audience
Resume and Interview
Portfolio
Reflection Paper