WHITTIER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2011 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS!!

Welcome to Senior Project Parent Night

Welcome and Introductions Bienvenida y Junta General Ms. Tamela Kinstle Senior Projects Coordinator Coordinadora del proyecto

Mrs. Lori Eshilian Principal of WHS

Introductions of Senior Teachers Ms. Bean Ms. Kinstle Mr. Erickson Mr. Murray Mr. FrancevMr. Torres Mr. Gotts Mr. Hope

Academic Counselors Mr. Matt Tremper Ms. Brooke Bixler Ms. Lou Munoz Ms. Nancy Velasco Ms. Reina Shebesta

Important Dates November 30th: UC/CSU Applications Due November 30th: UC/CSU Applications Due December 1st - 5th: FAFSA Pin # Application December 1st - 5th: FAFSA Pin # Application Cal Grant Form Distribution Cal Grant Form Distribution December (date TBD): Financial Aid Parent Night December (date TBD): Financial Aid Parent Night 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Library 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the Library December: Final SAT/ACT exams December: Final SAT/ACT exams January 1st: Submit FAFSA form January 1st: Submit FAFSA form January (date TBD): Cash for College Night January (date TBD): Cash for College Night Line by Line FAFSA Presentation Line by Line FAFSA Presentation

Graduation Reminders Must pass first and second semester of English 4 to graduate in June 2011 Must pass first and second semester of English 4 to graduate in June 2011 No semester 1 grade changes No semester 1 grade changes Meet with your counselor if you need to enroll in Adult School classes for make-up credit Meet with your counselor if you need to enroll in Adult School classes for make-up credit

Graduation! Thursday, June 15, 2011 Auditorium

Senior Project Major Components and Standards 1. Persuasive Research Paper 2. Fieldwork 3. Portfolio Presentation 1. Trabajo Investigativo 2. Horas de Trabajo Afuera 3. Presentacion del Portafolio

Senior Project Major Deadlines Mon., Sept. 20, 2010 Senior Contract and Parent Consent forms Mon., Oct. 4, st Draft - Research Paper Mon., Oct. 11, 2010 Final Fieldwork Plan and Mentor Commitment Form Mon., Nov. 1, nd Draft - Research Paper Mon., Nov. 29, 2010 Finished Research Paper Mon., Dec. 6, 2010 All Fieldwork Completed Thurs., Feb. 3, 2011 Completed Bound Portfolio Wed., Feb. 9 and Thurs.., Feb.10, 2011 Senior Project Presentations

1. Persuasive Research Paper / Trabajo Investigativo - 3 copies of the final draft due Monday, November 29, Topic and thesis must be approved by English teacher - Must be at least six pages - Must follow MLA guidelines - Must cite 6 credible sources - Absolutely no plagiarism will be accepted - 3 copias del borrador final entregadas en el Lunes 29 de Noviembre del El tema y la tesis deben ser aprobados por el maestro de inglés - Debe tener por lo menos seis paginas - Seguir las normas de MLA - Referir a 6 fuentes confiables - Absolutamente no copiar

2. Fieldwork / Horas de Trabajo Afuera - Must be a minimum of 15 hours - All fieldwork hours, logs, evidence, and mentor verification due Monday, December 6, Fieldwork plan must be approved by English teacher and parents - Debe de ser de un mínimo de 15 horas - Todas las horas de trabajo afuera, registros, evidencias y verificación del mentor entregadas en el Lunes diciembre 6 de enero del El plan de trabajo afuera debe ser aprobado por el maestro de inglés y los padres

3a. The Portfolio / El Portafolio - 1 bound portfolio is due by Thursday, February 3, 2011 in order for the students to be scheduled for a presentation date - Includes the following: - Letter to the Judges - Résumé - Overview - Research Paper - Fieldwork Logs - Mentor Verification Form - Fieldwork Evidence - 1 portafolio atado entregados por el febrero 3 de enero del 2011 para que los estudiantes obtengan una fecha de presentación - Incluir lo siguiente: - Carta para los jueces - Currículum - Idea general - Trabajo investigativo - Registro de trabajo afuera - Forma de verificación del mentor - Evidencia de trabajo afuera

3b. The Presentacion / La Presentación - Student presentations will be Wed., February 9 OR Thurs., February 10, Must be 7 to 10 minutes in length - PowerPoint required - Must demonstrate effective speaking skills. - Will be followed by a brief question and answer period by the judges - Las presentaciones de los estudiantes serán el miércoles 9 de febrero O el jueves 10 de febrero del Debe ser de 7 a 10 minutos de duración. - PowerPoint será requerido - Debe demostrar buena habilidad oral. - Será seguido por un corto periodo de preguntas y respuestas por los jueces

Senior Project Tips to Help Students Sugerencias para ayudar a los estudiantes  Visit our web page  Help your student keep track of due dates  Help your student find a mentor  Help your student prepare for the portfolio presentation  Be sure your student maintains good attendance

Policy for Plagiarism In any instance of plagiarism or falsification of documents, the following policy will be strictly adhered to. Consequences:  1st offense: Parent/Guardian notified and student required to change research topic  2nd offense: Student automatically receives a semester grade of “F.”

Key Reminders / Recordatorios Cruciales  Attendance/Tardies has a huge impact on student progress and success  Extra-curricular activities should not take priority  Deadlines must be met to stay on track  Asistencia tiene un impacto significado en el progreso y el éxito de los estudiantes  Actividades fuera de clase no deben tener prioridad  A cumplir los plazos es imprescindible para mantener el progreso

Senior Teacher Conferences  Please keep your questions related to Senior Projects  Please be courteous of other parents waiting to speak with teachers 1 st Quarter Progress Reports Mailed Home on Monday, October 12