14 Parent/Guardian/Student Consent Form 15 Video/Photo/Image Release Form for Student 16 Parental Release and Ethical Commitment Form 17 Advisor Can

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1 14 Parent/Guardian/Student Consent Form 15 Video/Photo/Image Release Form for Student 16 Parental Release and Ethical Commitment Form 17 Advisor Can and Cannot Do 18 Faculty Advisor Form 19 Reflection Journal Entries

2 Parent/Guardian/Student Consent Form As the parent and/or guardian of (print name), who is a student enrolled at Northside High School, I am aware that he/she must complete the Graduation Project in order to fulfill the requirements for Graduation. My son/daughter has decided/written a research paper on. For the Physical Product, he/she will be. I understand that shadowing/observing a person is not sufficient to complete the physical product; there must be an actual product. This physical product and the research paper must be related and represent a learning stretch for my son/daughter. I understand that a third component of the Graduation Project is the completion of a portfolio, which documents the entire process. My role in this process is to periodically check on my son s/daughter s progress so that he/she will successfully meet due dates. Finally, in completing Graduation Project, I understand that my son/daughter will deliver an oral presentation to a board of judges chosen from the community and NHS staff. In order to best prepare my son/daughter for this aspect of Graduation Project, I am willing to coach him/her. I understand that my son/daughter will be responsible for meeting with a faculty advisor and mentor(s), who will be signing verification forms for the time spent on the physical product. She/he will also be interviewing an expert on his/her topic during the research process. As part of this project, the student and the parent or guardian hereby agree to complete all work with the Graduation Project with honor and integrity. We, the undersigned, agree not to plagiarize, falsify documents, use another person s work, or cheat in any way. We also understand that failure to adhere to these standards will result in the possibility of failure. Please sign below indicating your agreement and understanding of these terms. Parent Signature: Date: I HAVE WATCHED ALL OF MY VIDEO/DIGITAL PRESENTATIONS AND REALIZE THAT I AM PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF ITS CONTENT. I REALIZE THAT I CAN BE SUSPENDED/EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL FOR INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT. On my honor, I pledge that I did all of the work and that all signatures are original and valid. Student Signature: Date:

3 Video/Photo/Image Release Form for Student In addition to completing this form for NHS use, you also use this form if you are videotaping others. Dear Parent/Guardian: During the current school year, your child's image/photograph or work may be included in a classroom or school project in one of the following ways: used as a demonstration project/activity in education workshops/classes/conferences used as a sample project/activity on CD's/USB s created by Northside High School for use in education workshops and student classrooms. posted on the school or OCS web pages on the Internet. submitted as samples to program publishers or as contest entries to sponsors and/or appear on videotape made during a student presentation of their project, or in broadcasts or videotapes demonstrating computer multimedia in general. videotaped to appear in a school related program to be used by a local television station or school/county project. used in a printed publication such as a newspaper or a magazine. No last name or address will be included with your child's picture when publishing on the Web. There is no monetary compensation for the use of the work, but it will provide other students a good example. Please sign the release form below and return this sheet to your child's Advisor. Your permission grants us approval to publicize without prior notification. Thank you! Release Form I/We do give permission for s (Student full name) image/photograph or work to be used as described above. We are willing to release this into the public domain and understand that there is no monetary compensation for the use of the materials. l/we do not give permission for 's (Student full name) image/photograph or work to be used as described above. Parent/Guardian's Name(s) Parent/Guardian's Signature(s) Address City, State, Zip Code Phone number Date Please return this form to your Advisor. Thank you for allowing your son/daughter to participate! Advisor: Date:

4 Northside High School Graduation Project Parental Release and Ethical Commitment Form Name of Student: Topic of Project: For Parent/Guardian: I have read and approved the content in my son/daughter s Topic Selection Worksheet page 25. I read the statement concerning integrity, plagiarism, cheating, or dishonesty, and understand the consequences. I understand the consequences if my senior fails to complete all aspects of the Graduation Project. I understand that my senior will be working with a community mentor. I understand that during the Graduation Project, Northside High School is not responsible for providing transportation. I understand that Northside High School is not responsible for any injury my son/daughter may receive during the course of the Graduation Project fieldwork or product work. I have read the Graduation Project Ethical Statement page. My son/daughter and I understand the consequences of not following these guidelines. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: DATE: For Student: I, and I alone, will complete the research necessary to write the research paper component of the project. I will not use a paper and/or information gathered by another student. I will not use a template, paper, or parts of a paper from the Internet or any other electronic device or prepared source. I will accurately document any sources used in my paper to avoid plagiarism. I, and I alone, will complete all of the work necessary for the completion of the product/project that evolves from the research paper. I will collect accurate verifications on all the work-necessitating signatures. I will not forge any verification documents. I will complete a project. I will not buy or falsify the completion of a project. I will not exaggerate or misrepresent my project in any way. I will include only work that I have completed in the portfolio. I will not include any work of any type that belongs to another person. The portfolio will reflect the work and effort that I, and I alone, have exerted through the completion of the Graduation Project. I will complete the project as approved by the Advisory Board. I will complete the Appeals Form for approval if I want to change my topic after approval. I agree to adhere to the above criteria in completing my Graduation Project. I understand that if I fail to adhere to these standards and submit work that is not my own creation, it may result in my NOT completing the requirement for graduation. If it is necessary for me to begin the Graduation Project again, I will do so with the possibility of choosing a new topic. Student Signature: Date:

5 Faculty Advisor (Homeroom Teacher) Can and Cannot Do The role of your advisor is to encourage, listen, give advice, advocate, and act as a role model. The following is a guideline for any NSH staff person who will assist you in the process. Advisors are assigned by homeroom. An Advisor CAN Be committed to helping you overcome difficulties with your Graduation Project. Encourage you to push your limits and go beyond previous experience skill levels. Read your research paper. Verify that the research paper is completed. Verify that the product is completed, and keep track of your Graduation project requirements. An Advisor CAN NOT Do the work involved with your Graduation Project, including but not limited to: research, writing, typing, downloading graphics, creating the product, designing the portfolio, making the PowerPoint, crafting the tri-fold board, writing the presentation Transport you for any reason. Purchase supplies for you. Excuse you from another class to work on your Graduation Project. Meet with you off campus. Confirm the number of hours you spend working on your product. Work with you on campus before or after school. Be an audience for practice presentations and provide feedback. Look at your tri-fold board or PowerPoint presentation and make suggestions. Attend any fund raising projects.

6 Faculty Advisor Form (Homeroom Teacher) Each student must have a Faculty Advisor to provide guidance throughout this process. Graduation Project Student Information Sheet DIRECTIONS: Complete this form and return it to your homeroom teacher who has agreed to serve as your on-campus advisor. Be sure to PRINT all of the information. + Ask your homeroom teacher to give you a copy of this form. + Your homeroom teacher (advisor) will keep the original form. Student Name: Address: Street City Zip Home Phone: Cell: Parent/Guardian: Student English Teacher s Name: Proposed Topic of Research: Proposed Product: Best Time to Meet with Advisor: Student Signature: Date: Faculty Advisor signature: Date: **REMEMBER: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO MEET WITH THE ADVISOR IF THE STUDENT NEEDS EXTRA ASSISTANCE!

7 Refection Journal Entries 1. There will be a minimum of 7 journal/reflection entries and 1 final essay reflection to be added into your portfolio. 2. Type reflections in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced and 1 inch margins 3. Include your name, reflection number, and date for each. Jane Doe Reflection #1 June 8, Each entry should be a minimum of 200 words. 5. Use the reflection content guide on the next page to help with responses. 6. Use the reflective comments (sample reflection phrases below) throughout each entry. 7. Vary sentence structure in the entries. 8. Be specific about what you have done and how this affected what you have learned about yourself. 9. All reflections will be returned to your advisor on the required due dates. Suggested reflection phrases to incorporate into your writing: * Upon reflection... * This comment tells me that... * I realized that this activity is... * After observation... * It is important for me to realize that... * This is significant because... * This activity prompted me to... * These events indicate... * This could be more effective if... * Continuing to reflect on... * This helped me recognize that... * I focused on...because... * To promote continued progress, I... * This helped me realize... * I have greater awareness... * I realized that... * The impact of this activity... * The evidence of this was...

8 Reflection Content Reflection #1 and #2 (During/after the research paper phase) What is my goal with this choice of topic for my graduation project? Explain how this research paper related to the product. What was the most difficult phase of the research process? Why? What was the easiest phase of the research process? Why? What is the most significant aspect of the research process learned? Explain. What would you do differently if you were just beginning to research this topic? Write two goals that you want to accomplish before your next journal entry. Reflection #3, #4 and #5 (During the mentor/product phase) At the beginning of every entry in the mentor/product phase, explain at what stage is your product. Beginning, Middle, or End Explain how this research topic related to the product. How did you find your Mentor? Explain what went well or poorly in finding your mentor. What were you first impressions when meeting your mentor and being at the product site? What responsibilities did you encountered? What responsibilities of other workers did you witness? What suggestions has your mentor made? What questions do you have for your mentor? What surprised you about the physical product? What was the most interesting thing you during your session with your mentor? What was the most challenging thing you did during the session with your mentor? Or without? What other materials will you need to complete your physical product? Do you foresee any problems and if so, how will you solve this problem? Did you meet the goals that you made from reflection #1? Give details of your major accomplishments. What do you hope to accomplish the next time you meet with your mentor? What have you learned from your mentor? What will you need and do to prepare for the presentation of your product? Reflection #6, and #7, (Before and during the practice presentation process) Did you find it difficult to prepare for the presentation? What did you do or will do to help prepare for the presentation? Was it easy to collect the materials needed for your presentation? How do you plan verbally to present your presentation? Will you use note cards or memorize your speech? Reflection #8 is a reflective essay explained on the next page.

9 Moments, Meanings and Measures (Final Reflective Essay #8) Write an essay in which you address four (4) to six (6) of the following questions. Use detailed paragraphs in your essay. Use specific details, examples, and anecdotes from your Graduation Project experience as a whole. 1. What were the best moments of the entire process? What were the worst moments of the entire process? 2. How has the Graduation Project affected the way you approach work, dealing with people, or presenting yourself publicly? 3. What would you change if you could do this again? 4. What advice do you have for next year s seniors? 5. Which aspect of the Graduation Project process stretched you the most? 6. How did you react to this challenge? How do you feel now that it is over? 7. What talents or attributes have you discovered about yourself this year? 8. Has this experience influenced your future planning, terms of work, education or the development of personal interests? 9. In what way(s) has Graduation Project changed your concept of yourself? a. Are you more confident in your abilities? b. Are you more focused and directed? c. Are you more willing to take a risk? d. Has it raised more questions than given answers?