Exceeding expectations on the senior exhibition

The following guidelines are intended for students who wish to exceed expectations on the 2001-2002 senior exhibitions, and earn Distinction for this work.

In addition to meeting all paper and portfolio deadlines and requirements, students who wish to earn Distinction should:

· Create a product related to the senior exhibition that serves a greater purpose than an academic one.

· Challenge themselves to complete the most outstanding work they possibly can.

· Integrate all core subject areas into the exhibition.

· Create a tangible object related to the exhibition.

· Design and implement an “active citizenship” (community service or internship) element related to the exhibition.

· Create and deliver an outside presentation, product or production to an unfamiliar but relevant audience.

Over the summer, students who wish to earn distinction should:

· Write a paper discussing “what I know and what I wonder”.

· Write a list of essential questions and relevant research questions.

· Read a relevant book and take notes regarding its relation to the essential question.

· Find three possible experts.

It is also recommend that the following tasks be completed during the summer:

· Plan and begin an “active citizenship” component.

· Interview possible experts to gain information and direction regarding the focus of your research.

· Discuss your mid-summer progress with Mr. Thompson (dthompso@riverdale.k12.or.us) or Mr. Oldani (moldani@riverdale.k12.or.us) via e-mail between July 20^th and August 10^th.

Meeting expectations on the senior exhibition

Students who meet expectations will:

· Meet all paper and portfolio deadlines and requirements.

· Integrate four core subject areas into their exhibition.

· Create a tangible object related to your exhibition.

· Design and implement an “active citizenship” (community service or internship) element to the exhibition.

Over the summer, students who meet expectations should:

· Create a list of possible topics and potential essential questions.