Informational Calendar for 2017-2018

JHS GraduationProject

1st Semester
Week of August 28th / Receive Senior Graduation Forms in English IV and Discuss Expectations
Tuesday, September 5th / Graduation Project Product Plan due – returned by the end of the week
Wednesday, Sept. 27th / Mentor Registration Form due – if not already submitted
Friday, Oct.20th / 7 hours from the Product due (Not required - Bonus Points added to Grad Project Grade if submitted)
Fri., Dec. 1st / Portfolio/Product due (Will NOT be accepted without EVERY REQUIRED ITEM)
Research Papers due for new Seniors
Tues., Dec. 19th / Oral Presentations – 3:00 until?
2ndSemester
Wed., Jan. 24th / Receive Senior Graduation Packet in English IV
Mon., Jan. 29th / Graduation Project Product Plan due – returned by the end of the week
Wed., Feb. 21st / Mentor Registration Form due – if not already submitted
Fri., March 16th / 7 hours from the Product due (Not required - Bonus Points added to Grad Project Grade if submitted)
Thurs., May 3rd / Portfolio/Product due (Will NOT be accepted without EVERY REQUIRED ITEM) Research Papers due for new Seniors
Thur., May 24th / Oral Presentations – 3:00 until ?

Graduation Project Product Plan

Due Date: ______

Student's Name: ______Date Submitted______

English IV Teacher: ______

Research Focus:______

Possible Products:______

Describe your proposed Product in as much detail as possible.

How does this Product connect to your research?

Do you have a Mentor? YesNo

If Yes, who is it, how do you know them, and what is their expertise with your topic?

If No, do you need help finding a Mentor?

Is there any cost to be incurred with this Product? If so, how much?

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Comments: (if any)

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English IV Teacher Signature: ______Date: ______

Teacher Comments: ______

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JHS Grad Project

2017-2018 Mentor Registration Form

Student Name:______

Grad Project Topic:______

*You must maintain contact throughout this process. A minimum of 3 documented contacts are required between the mentor and the mentee.

MENTOR INFORMATIONTo be completed in INK by the Mentor. Please print.

Mentor’s Name:______

Mailing Address:______

Phone (H)______(W)______(C)______

Email Address:______

Age:______(must be at least 21 years old) – Copy of Mentor’s photo ID required (please attach)

Occupation, Position, and/or Title:______

Answer the following required questions in detail. Also, attach your business card if you have one.

  1. What is your area of expertise that will make you a suitable mentor for this student’s Grad Project?
  1. Have you known the student prior to beginning the Grad Project? If so, in what capacity?
  1. What is the extent of your knowledge of the topic this student has chosen for their Product?

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I understand the requirements of the Grad project and my responsibility upon agreeing to be this student’s mentor. By signing the Product Progression Journal, I verify that the hours logged in by the student are valid and I may be contacted for verification. If I have any questions or concerns, I can contact the Grad Project Coordinator at JHS. I have never been charged or convicted of a felonious crime and I agree that I may have to submit to a background check.

Mentor’s Name (please print)______

Mentor’s Signature______

I understand that part of the requirement for my child completing the Grad Project is that they have a mentor in the field they have chosen for their topic. I am aware of the mentor my Child has chosen and I approve of this mentor.

Parent Signature Approving Mentor ______

JHS Graduation Project

2017-18 Parental Acknowledgment Form

To be completed by the student’s parent. Please print.

It is important that you, as a parent/guardian, read and review your senior’s Topic Acceptance Form and Mentor Registration Form.

Name of student:______

Subject of project:______

I understand this is an Onslow County Schools requirement for graduation and failure to successfully complete all four parts may hinder my child from graduating.

I approve of my child’s chosen topic.

I understand that my senior will be working with the mentor specified on the Mentor Registration Form and I approve of this mentor.

I understand that plagiarism (regardless if intentional or not) is unacceptable and can cause my student to fail the research paper.

I am aware that all Graduation Project information can be accessed online at

I understand that during the Graduation Project process, Jacksonville High is not responsible for transportation of my senior student.

I understand that Jacksonville High is not responsible for any injury my child may receive during the course of the Graduation Project field work or product work.

Parent’s Name______

Parent’s Signature______

Date:______

*Take this sheet with you each time you meet with your mentor to log your completed hours. This sheet is for mentor signatures. This sheet must be attached to your typed journal entries that correspond to the dates and times you log below.*

Jacksonville High School Grad Project

Product Progression Time Log

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*Make copies from the website as needed.