About the Graduation Project
"The goal of the graduation project is to assure/ascertain that CMS students have acquired the skills, knowledge, and concepts necessary to perform well when they leave high school."
2014-2015 Manual
Components
Research-Based Paper
-Content shows that knowledge has been gained and that the student can analyze, apply, and synthesize that knowledge.
-Incorporates a minimum of five sources, including at least one primary source.
-Use MLA for formatting, including a works cited page.
-6-8 pages long.
Application Product
-Appropriate outgrowth/extension of research.
-Amount of money spent on the product does not impact the overall grade.
-Minimum of 15 direct contact hours towards the product.
Oral Presentation Before Review Board
-Oral presentation of research findings and defend those findings.
Portfolio
-Contains required documents, including the research paper, a resume, and more.
"The goal of the graduation project is to assure/ascertain that CMS students have acquired the skills, knowledge, and concepts necessary to perform well when they leave high school."
2014-2015 Manual
Components
Research-Based Paper
-Content shows that knowledge has been gained and that the student can analyze, apply, and synthesize that knowledge.
-Incorporates a minimum of five sources, including at least one primary source.
-Use MLA for formatting, including a works cited page.
-6-8 pages long.
Application Product
-Appropriate outgrowth/extension of research.
-Amount of money spent on the product does not impact the overall grade.
-Minimum of 15 direct contact hours towards the product.
Oral Presentation Before Review Board
-Oral presentation of research findings and defend those findings.
Portfolio
-Contains required documents, including the research paper, a resume, and more.