HIGHLIGHTED PRACTICES
Index By Type
CULMINATING PROJECTS
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A concluding activity in which students demonstrate
knowledge and skills gained through an extended series of learning
experiences related to the real world.
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César Chávez Public Charter High School for Public
Policy, Washington, DC
Public Policy Program
As the culmination of a four-year public policy program, students complete
an academic fellowship at a public policy organization, write a research
paper, and present their findings to a panel of public policy professionals.
Greenville Technical Charter High School, Greenville, SC
Senior Project
A yearlong independent study that concludes with presentation of a senior
project product and portfolio before a panel of community members
Henry Ford Academy, Dearborn, MI
Senior Mastery Process
A comprehensive, work-based learning program that serves as the capstone
to students' career preparation activities in the ninth through eleventh
grades.
Prosser Creek Charter School, Truckee, CA
Senior Project
Students in their final year of high school create projects that reflect
understanding of a professional field or career.
Textron/Chamber of Commerce Providence Public Charter School,
Providence, RI
Wise Individualized Senior Experience (WISE)
A transitional activity that allows seniors to explore an area of
interest by designing projects that involve internships, intensive research,
or cultural, artistic, or performance-based activities.
