1. Graduation Project Presentations • Wed, Dec 12 • 3:30 – 5:30 (at latest) • All Certified Staff Participate

2. Graduation ProjectInformation • Buncombe County Requirement for All Graduates (Major Component of Eng IV Grade) • State Guidelines for All Participating High Schools • All English IV Students (194 this semester) • Recommended Panel of 3 Judges (1 Community) • 43 Classrooms/Lead Teachers • 57 Community Judges

3. 4 Parts of Graduation Project Portfolio Paper Product Presentation

4. Sample Projects Awareness of breast cancer rates, treatment options, and current research on prevention. Breast Cancer Snowboarding provides an enjoyable way for teens to exercise during the winter months. Take snowboarding classes Snowboarding Quilting Quilting has played an important part in the preservation of family histories. Learn how to construct a quilt

5. Components of Presentation Rubric • Communication Skills • Content and Coherence • Self Reflection • Extemporaneous Responses

6. Communication SkillsEvaluation Points • Volume, Tone, and Articulation • Eye Contact • Nonverbal Communication Techniques • Poise, Enthusiasm, and Confidence • Standard Grammar • Time Guidelines (5-10 Minutes) • Student Attire (Professional) • Use of Visual Aide

7. Content and CoherenceEvaluation Points • Main Idea • Organizational Sequence • Supporting Details/Evidence

8. Self ReflectionEvaluation Points • Evaluation of Project Process • Reflection on Success and Challenges • Reflection on Collaboration with Mentor

9. Extemporaneous ResponsesEvaluation Point • Responses to Judges Questions and Comments

10. Complete Presentation Rubric for each Presenter • Check Box to Indicate Student Performance in Each Area (no numbers) • Do Not Evaluate While Student or Student Aide is Present • Come to Consensus for Scores • Complete Both Sides • Lead Teacher Compiles & Submits all Rubrics (library)

11. Grad Project Process – Dec 12 • Allow Students in Room in Advance to Test Equipment • All Staff Call/Sign-In With Ms. Jarvis During Day – 3304 • Lead Teachers Get Judge Packets During Day (Jarvis) • Students May Drop Off Items During Day/After School • Report to Classroom After School ASAP • Student Timer Reports to Room (3:30 pm) • Community Judge Reports to Room After Sign In, Training (Guided by Student Aide) • Call Ms. Fischer at x2500 in Library if Missing CJ or Timer by 3:55 pm • Do No Start Without Judge Before Calling • Welcome & Introduce Yourselves to Community Judge

12. Grad Project Process – Dec 12 • Send Student Timer for Student Presenter • Review Portfolios, Review Procedure as Needed (See Coaching Sheet) – No Students in Room • Introduce Yourselves to Students • Student Presents (Student Timer Times When Presentation Starts and Stops At End) • Question/Answer Session—Not Included in Time—5 Min. Max--Do Not Debate/Be Confrontational

13. Grad Project Process – Dec 12 • Mark Rubric (Confer & Come to Consensus) • Student Reports to Celebration in Cafeteria (Optional) • Repeat Process with each Presenter • Join Students for Celebration in Cafeteria (Optional) • Lead Teacher Returns All Paperwork in Judge Packet to Library

14. Thank You! • All EHS Teachers • English III & IV Teachers • FCCLA– Lacey Davis & Fran Bivens • Graduation Project Committee—Stephanie Day, Elaine Dixon, Leslie Gehris, Emily Houlditch, Elizabeth Ingle, Teresa Jarvis, Gen Kogure, Karen Marberger, Davey Mills, Tonya Mills, Megan Morgan, Lindsey Prather