John Wesley North Mayor Bailey John W. North‟s founding principles for Riverside were identical for education. He believed that by working hard and taking advantage of all opportunities, people would succeed. North High is an important part of that heritage, as it prepares students with a 21st century education to seize their destiny. Kathy Allavie Founder of Riverside, 1870 Founder of Riverside Unified School District, 1871 John W. North High School “North students who successfully complete their Senior Exhibition in the spring should be grateful that their school has the foresight to require this particular challenge. The “real” world of college and career demands these skills…preparation, cohesive thinking, and the ability to successfully convey thoughts to virtual strangers. What may seem a hoop-jumping exercise is anything but that! It is practice for the days to come. The tougher the speaking challenge, the more each student will receive back in confidence and competence. I admire each North senior for pushing themselves to complete this presentation with polish and éclat.” John W. North High School has been identified by the U.S. News World Report as one of the best high schools in the state. Riverside’s Premier Academic High School Founded 1965 John W. North High School prepares students to meet the challenges of a diverse global society by improving student learner outcomes, fostering mutual respect for others, recognizing personal excellence, promoting community and school involvement, utilizing technology and instilling a commitment to a lifetime of learning. 1550 Third Street Riverside, California 92507 951.788.7311 Fax 951.328.2581 Principal Trevor Painton www.jwnorth.org There shall be no discrimination among students who are applying for admission or who attend the schools of Riverside Unified School District with respect to color, race, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap (Policy #51453). A lack of fluency in English shall not prevent admission to or participation in a school or program because the District offers programs to assist non-English speaking children. John W. North High School has been lauded by the Washington Post for providing challenging educational opportunities for our under-represented students in advanced level courses. Over 1.5 million dollars in scholarships awarded to 489 students over the last 9 years. This amount does not include scholarship money awarded directly from college or universities. JW North has had 38 National Merit Scholarship finalists since 2001, with 4 semi-finalists waiting to hear for 20122013. 1 THE PERSON “We wish to form a colony of intelligent, industrious and enterprising people so that each one‟s industry will help to promote his neighbor‟s interests, as well as his own.” John W. North  Home to AVID college preparatory program for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged students.  Expository Reading and Writing classes taught in partnership with Riverside Community College and Cal State University of San Bernardino.  Sister school to Sendai Senior High School in Sendai, Japan  Blue Star Regiment has a long history of success and recognition with multiple Marching Band Championships, Drill Team Championships, and has participated in the Macy‟s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Tournament of Roses Parade, Disneyland, and events in China and Japan  The North Star, our school newspaper- Took 2nd Place nationwide at National Scholastic Press Conference in 2012  Yearbook- contact Keith, I can‟t remember the name of the award the yearbook received.  Sports - Over 20 CIF Championships in Football Baseball, Basketball and Track and Field  Born January 4, 1815 Sand Lake, New York  Died February 22, 1890, buried in Riverside  Teacher- Committed to free education for all  Anti-slavery debater  Lawyer, judge  Married Ann Loomis (see the plaque in her honor east of North High School‟s Library.)  Fathered six children  Moved to Riverside September 18, 1870  Found the area to be a “forbidding place” with a few adobe huts  Opened the first square mile of Riverside  Planned the Sixth Street School, Riverside‟s first school, 1871  Sam Brandon, NFL safety  Chris Claiborne, NFL linebacker  Completed the irrigation canal in Riverside   Duane Clemons, NFL linebacker Story of his life, his letters, and memories are part of the collection in the Huntington Library, San Marino   Alvin Davis, MLB Baseball player, former Seattle Mariner His biography is John Wesley North and the Reform Frontier by Merlin Stonehouse  Dan Dotson, Star of "Storage Wars"  Danny Garcia, Former MLB Baseball Player, New York Mets  Ed Gray, Former Atlanta Hawk  Joanna Hayes, Olympic gold medalist  Chaunte Howard current American Record holder in the High Jump  Adam Kennedy, MLB Baseball player, Los Angeles Dodgers  J.F. Lawton, screenwriter, with credits including Pretty Woman  Malcolm Lee, NBA Basketball player, drafted by Minnesota  Marcus Slaughter, NBA basketball player, undrafted free agent  Honorable Otis Sterling III, Superior Court Judge  Susan Straight, Author Notable Alumni THE SCHOOL  Located in Riverside, a residential suburban community with a population of some 360,000, 55 miles east of Los Angeles  Committed to serving “One community...diverse, challenged, prepared”  Accredited by the Western Association of Schools & Colleges  Authorized to award the International Baccalaureate Diploma and Certificates  Serves a socio-economically and ethnically diverse group of over 2,400 students  Offers numerous co-curricular and extra-curricular programs  Highly competitive athletic programs  Highly competent and caring staffHome to three California Partnership Academies: Education & Human Services, Law & Protective Services and Global Business Information & Technology 2 Senior Exhibition Booklet Table of Contents Welcome to North High School .................................. 1 John Wesley North: The Person/The School/Alumni. 2 Table of Contents ........................................................ 3 Purpose and Overview ................................................ 4 Comments from Community Panelists ....................... 5 Senior Exhibition Responsibilities.............................. 6 Portfolio Contents Checklist ....................................... 7 Personal Statement ...................................................... 8 University of California Personal Statement .............. 9 Personal Statement Rubric ........................................ 10 Résumé Writing Tips ................................................ 11 Sample Résumé ......................................................... 12 Résumé Rubric .......................................................... 13 Letter of Introduction ................................................ 14 Sample Letter of Introduction ................................. 145 Letter of Introduction Rubric .................................... 16 Senior Exhibition Proposal & Examples A-G ..... 17-18 Proposal Exception Request ..................................... 19 Sample Typed Proposals A-G ................................... 20 Application for Employment Rules .......................... 21 Employment Application .......................................... 22 College/University Application ................................ 23 Application for Employment/College Rubric ........... 24 Evaluated Writing Sample with Justification ........... 25 Letter of Recommendation ....................................... 26 Presentation Guidelines ............................................ 27 Ten Helpful Ideas for Senior Exhibition................... 28 Tips for Effective Presentations (Including Powerpoint) ... 29 Presentation Outline .................................................. 30 Dress for Success ...................................................... 31 Scoring Rubric for Senior Presentations ................... 32 PowerPoint Presentation Rubric ............................... 33 Panelist Evaluation Form .......................................... 34 Final Score Sheet ...................................................... 35 Student Learning Goals............................................. 36 Senior Exhibition Index ............................................ 37 3 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Purpose and Overview The Senior Exhibition, as a final display of knowledge, provides each senior with an opportunity to demonstrate through effective communication in both oral and written expression, mastery of career and academic skills. These skills include the following “10 Skills Employers Want You to Have”: o Time management o Planning o Organization o Problem-solving o Leadership o Working cooperatively with others o Verbal and written communication o Self-motivation o Interpersonal skills o Flexibility, able to adapt to changes  Each senior individually presents a project completed during high school. Senior Exhibition Presentations must include the PROCESS students utilized in creating and completing the project/performance selected.  The presentation is between 5-9 minutes.  Presentations must be taken from a course which meets A-G requirements, unless the Senior Exhibition committee approves the special application with justification.  All seniors are mentored by their Advisory period teacher, but they may also seek additional support from other teachers, such as in specialty areas like the arts or publications. Each senior will submit a portfolio to the evaluation panel which contains: o o o o o o o Personal Statement A résumé A letter of introduction A proposal description An application for employment or copy of college application A student-selected best piece of writing with a reflection paper A letter of recommendation Students are assessed on a number of criteria including: o o o o o Speaking skills Ability to answer questions Organization of project Demonstration of critical thinking skills Appropriate appearance 4 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Comments for the seniors from Community Panelists Every year, North invites civic leaders and community members to be part of the students’ panels. These panelists spend their entire day at North, listening to presentations. Community member evaluations make up two of the three scores that the student receives.  Be enthusiastic in your presentation!  Look to the skills you learned in completing your project.  “If each student can realize this project is very similar to their career and life choices, they can reach all their goals.”  “I was impressed that the seniors handled the process so positively and put in the effort necessary to perform well. I sense an excitement with their experience at JW North.”  “Choose a topic you‟re enthusiastic and proud to present. Do not wait until the last minute to choose a topic.”  “Something I saw and it was not part of the interview . . . while walking around the campus, I saw students encouraging each other.”  Very good job this year! Students were well prepared to address each point.  “It was enjoyable to hear content of exhibitions especially to see how important the art department is for North High.”  “I‟m so impressed with the confidence and poise of the students. I would have been petrified to do that as a high school student.”  “The process keeps getting better. After 3 – 4 years of participation, I found this year‟s students to be the best prepared.”  “The students that I observed reinforced my belief that our future is in good hands. Also, our teachers are to be commended for doing a great job preparing the student.”  They complain about this, but they have to know how amazing they are for following through. Our community members-well, they almost cry to watch these things.  Conclusions need more work – students are skipping them and going straight to questions & answers.  “Their enthusiasm and positive attitudes are their best assets”  “I am so impressed with their preparation and the thought put into their presentations – bravo!” 5 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition: Responsibilities Seniors  Follow the Senior Exhibition Timeline to meet all deadlines.  Complete all portfolio items with attention to each detail.  Complete PATHWAYS assignments in Advisory or Senior English class  Submit portfolio to advisor for evaluation.  Submit evaluated portfolio to senior English teacher.  Give government/economics teacher, advisor and English teacher a copy of approved proposal. NOTE: Completion of the Senior Exhibition portfolio with advisor evaluated work is ultimately the responsibility of the senior. Advisory Teachers  Assign, review, and score, using rubrics, the contents of the Senior Exhibition portfolio  Score thoughtfully and carefully as seniors need helpful feedback, and community members often see the portfolio contents.  Accept the letter of recommendation for the senior‟s portfolio  Enter and total the individual assignment scores on the Portfolio Score Sheet.  See and approve any visuals to be used in the presentation.  Schedule Advisory time for practice as needed by students, particularly those who do not have Government or Economics. Senior English Teachers  Assign and score the Personal Statement (using the rubric).  Assign and score the Letter of Introduction(using the rubric)  Assign and evaluate proposals and/ or special applications.  Approve choice of Best Piece of Writing. It CAN NOT be the Personal Statement.  Assign and score the Reflection essay which accompanies the Best Piece of Writing.. Government/Economics Teachers  Provide seniors with presentation practice; give constructive feedback.  There are useful suggestions about oral presentation in the Senior Exhibition booklet.  Seniors not enrolled in government/economics must arrange to practice presentation with Advisor. 6 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Portfolio Contents Checklist  THE PERSONAL STATEMENT (Due Date Set by English) ___________  RESUME ~ Due to Advisor ___________  PROPOSAL ASSIGNED ~ By English Teacher ___________  PROPOSAL ~ Due to English Teacher __________  APPROVED PROPOSAL ~ Copies due to Advisor, Senior English teacher, and Government/Economics teacher ___________  PROPOSAL- Expanded and typed. Submitted to teachers listed above. _____________  APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT ~ Due to Advisor ___________  LETTER OF INTRODUCTION-Due to English Teacher ___________ Due to Advisory when scored  BEST PIECE OF WRITING with Reflection ~ Due to __________ English teacher for approval, then given to Advisor for scoring.  LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION ~ Due to Advisor  ADVISOR- EVALUATED PORTFOLIO ___________ ________ Scored Portfolio goes to the English Teacher 7 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Personal Statement Personal Statement Format  Use 8.5”x11” white paper only. Use only one side of each sheet.  Type using double-spaced 12-point font. Use a common font such as Times or Arial. DO NOT USE FANCY OR SCRIPT FONTS!  In the top right hand corner of each paper, type your name and the words Personal Statement.  Indicate clearly which question you are answering by repeating the question above your response.  Students must write between 500 to 1,000 words on ONE of the topics below. Topics 1. Reflect on personal experiences and/or circumstances that may have affected your academic performance and discuss how you responded to them. 2. What you do in the classroom defines only a part of who you are. How do you spend your time when you are not in class or studying? Focus on one activity, two at the most, and discuss what you have gained from your involvement. 3. If you participated in a special program such as EAOP, AVID, Upward Bound, or an Academy, describe your involvement in the program and discuss how you have benefited from the experience. 4. What are your educational goals and what have you done thus far to reach them? How has North High School helped you prepare to meet these and other goals both academically and socially? Writing Guidelines  Use thoughtful, incisive reflection. The reader wants to get some sense of who you are  Discuss your personal qualities  “Quality over quantity” should be the guideline  Read the instructions and stick to the prompt  Write in your own voice, speaking honestly about yourself and your experiences  Avoid lists  After you have finished the first draft, allow the essay to sit. Read the draft aloud to a trusted friend. Ask for a critique of your writing and validation of your representation of yourself.  Do not manufacture hardship 8 University of California Personal Statement Since students applying to the University of California must complete a different kind of Personal Statement, these students may submit the UC Personal Statement for their Senior Exhibition requirement. Directions for completing the University of California Personal Statement are available from the University of California Application. The application can be found at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ and the admissions website is http:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html The Personal Statement final draft submitted to the Senior Exhibition portfolio must:  Be on 8.5”x11” white paper only. Use only one side of each sheet.  Type using double-spaced 12-point font. Use a common font such as Times or Arial. DO NOT USE FANCY OR SCRIPT FONTS!  In the top right hand corner of each paper, type your name and the words Personal Statement. DO NOT INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS!  Indicate clearly which questions you are answering by repeating the question above your response. 9 Your English teacher will score your essay. Please staple this rubric to the front of your Personal Statement. John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Personal Statement Rubric Student Name ______________________________________ Advisor‟s Name ______________________________________ RUBRIC: Date_____________________________ 4 = Satisfactory 2 = Unsatisfactory 0 = No statement included in portfolio SCORE 4 Topic is appropriate and approved Information and ideas are presented in focused, indepth, thoughtful and meaningful manner Information and ideas are supported with specific examples 2 Topic is not approved or paper is a list of accomplishments only 0 No statement included in portfolio Statement is disorganized, superficial, and informal Information and ideas are unsupported or lack specific examples Essay is handwritten Essay is typed, edited and and/or with errors which relatively free from errors. require editing and further revision. Total Score If the total score is 14 - 16, the rubric score = 10 If the total score is 10-12, the rubric score = 5 If the total score is 8, the rubric score = 2 If the document is missing, the rubric score = 0 Rubric Score 10 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Résumé Writing Tips           Write it yourself Make it error free Make it look good Be brief and be relevant Be honest Be positive Be specific Use action words and short sentences Avoid anything negative Edit - and edit again Résumé Note: ―Computers – not human beings—may do the first read of your resume.‖ Tips for creating a computer-read resume  Choose a standard typeface and a font size between 10 –14 points. Recommended fonts are Arial, Helvetica, Times, or Times New Roman.  Avoid underlining, italics, boldface, bullet points, and rule lines.  Laser print the résumé on standard-size white paper.  List your name and phone number on separate lines at the top of the resume.  Keep all text in one column.  Make sure that nouns predominate as computers are “taught” to look for certain keywords, which are often nouns.  Computers don‟t care if your résumé is one page or three pages.  Remove all graphics; they confuse scanners. This includes art, shading, and lines. --Kiplinger‟s Personal Finance Magazine, November, 1998 --CareerPerfect.Com 11 NAME STREET ADDRESS, CITY, ZIP CODE PHONE & EMAIL ADDRESS OBJECTIVE List the job position which you‟re seeking EDUCATION John W. North High School 1550 Third Street Riverside, CA 92507 Diploma, June 20__ List any college courses taken concurrently List additional training and/or certificates, such as from ROP or Academy EXPERIENCE Use the experience or non-experience resume samples which you received in Advisory to help you with this section. Work experience can include: child care, yard maintenance, pet or house sitting; tutoring, and/or unpaid volunteer work. SKILLS List computer programs which you use; languages which you speak fluently and whether you can also read and write in a language; special certification, such as CPR or lifeguarding; communication skills, such as blogging, web page construction and/or maintenance; ANY marketable skill AFFILIATION Clubs and organizations These can be both inside and outside of school. Do not list religion. REFERENCES List one professional on-campus Name and title Business Address and phone List someone off-campus (should not be member of immediate family) Name and title Business and/or personal address and phone Always ask permission to list someone as a reference! 12 Seniors: your advisor will evaluate your résumé. Please ask him/her to staple this rubric as a cover to your résumé. John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Résumé Rubric Student Name____________________________________ Advisor Name______________________________________ SCORE: 2 = Satisfactory -- Met the requirements 1 = Unsatisfactory -- Did not meet the requirements 0 = Not in the Portfolio SCORE 2 Contains all personal information, education, work experience, awards, achievements and references Résumé typed or computer printed and is clearly presented/formatted; easy to read All words spelled and capitalized correctly 1 Missing one or more of the résumé components Résumé handwritten and/or poorly presented/formatted; difficult to read Errors in spelling and/or capitalization Total Score If total score above is 6, the rubric score = 5 If total score above is 5, the rubric score = 4 If total score above is 4, the rubric score = 3 If total score above is 3, the rubric score = 2 All other scores or if the document is missing, the rubric score is = 0 Rubric Score 13 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Letter of Introduction Due to English teacher on _________ Due to Advisor on _______________ The purpose of a letter of introduction is just that, to introduce you to a prospective employer. It tells about the qualities/skills which you will bring to the workplace. Your letter must focus on at least 3 of the skills desired by employers (listed in Purpose and Overview) and how you developed them during your time at North High School. Intercultural awareness may also be discussed. Please demonstrate: • The ability to write an original letter. • Effective writing which is neat, organized, and clear with correct grammar and spelling. Include these points in your letter of introduction: • Workplace Skills • Career and Education Goals • Plan to reach goals • Important Achievements Tips  Address your letter to a specific person at a specific organization. You may a) look on-line to get the names of CEO's, company presidents, and/or human resources managers for real companies. b) address your letter to Mr. Painton, BUT still refer to a specific position c) Make up a realistic name and company. Spiderman at WEB, inc. is not acceptable!  Keep it to one page  Mention the specific position for which you‟re applying  Keep sentences and paragraphs brief and to the point  Tailor letter to company‟s needs and explain why you are a good match for the position by talking about the 3 skills you‟re highlighting  Check spelling and grammar and give to others to proofread  Use matching white or off-white bond paper and a high-quality printer 14 Sample Letter of Introduction This is a SAMPLE only. Do NOT copy the letter. Think of a job that you would like after you graduate from high school or a career after you graduate from college. What can you tell an employer that would make him/her want to hire you over all the other candidates for the position? Date Dear Ms. Brown: Your advertisement in Tuesday’s Press Enterprise for an entry-level position with Pathways Industries interests me. I have basic computer skills, excellent writing and communication skills, a talent for organizing and a strong sense of responsibility. It would be a pleasure to have the opportunity to use these qualities in a position with Pathways Industries. As a John W. North High School student, I have received instruction/training in all academic subjects. I am proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and am familiar with the basic operations of an office. Through the Regional Occupational Program, I have earned a Business Computer Certificate. I have a strong work ethic, am eager to learn, enjoy a challenge, and pride myself on being a team player. The enclosed resume offers more details about my skills and qualifications. I welcome an opportunity to meet with you to discuss the position. Sincerely, Your Name 1550 Third Street Riverside, CA. 92507 951.788.7311 email: use your school email 15 Seniors: Your advisor will evaluate your Letter of Introduction. Please ask him/her to staple this rubric over your letter. John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Letter of Introduction Rubric Student Name_________________________________________ English Teacher‟s Name _______________________ Advisor‟s Name _____________________________ SCORE: 2 = Satisfactory -- Met the requirements 1 = Unsatisfactory -- Did not meet the requirements 0 = Not in the Portfolio SCORE 2 Typed letter targets a specific situation. 1 Letter is general & handwritten. 0 No letter included Letter included, but Personal qualities/skills in a job setting fully explained. Career goals well defined. Grammar, mechanics and spelling used correctly. forgot to mention Personal qualities/skills personal briefly mentioned or did qualities/skills. not discuss 3.Career goals briefly mentioned. Limited/no reference to career goals. Grammar, mechanics Poor grammar, and spelling reveal mechanics & spelling. multiple errors.. hinder communication Total Score Rubric Score If score above is 6, the rubric score = 5 If score above is 5, the rubric score = 4 If score above is 4, the rubric score = 3 If score above is 3, the rubric score = 2 If score above is 2 or 1, the rubric score = 1 If document is missing, the rubric score is = 0 16 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Proposal & Examples A-G Complete the proposal form IN INK. If your English teacher approves it, then TYPE the explanation from the back of your form. Make 3 copies of the typed proposal and the approved form. Attach the form to the front of each proposal. Give one to your Advisory teacher, one to your Government/Econ teacher, and one to your English teacher. A. Name____________________________________ Advisor _________________________ Please print Please print English Teacher __________________________ Govt./Econ Teacher ____________________ B. My Senior Exhibition presentation will be based on: _____ Class project _____ Research _____ Essay _____Newspaper or yearbook publications _____ Creative writing for Polaris or a class _____ Performance for band, theatre, choir _____Drawing/painting, ceramics, stagecraft _________________________________________________ C. My presentation is taken from work done in : Name of class ____________________________________ Teacher ____________________________________ Year Completed ____________________________________ D. The 3 college/career skills (minimum) which I will be showcasing are: 1.__________________________________ 2.__________________________________ 3.__________________________________ Additional skills:______________________________________________ 17 Back….. Using the first person, state:        What you will be presenting for your Senior Exhibition. Why you are choosing this particular topic. How your topic/project relates to an A-G course you have taken How you learned and applied at least 3 of the 10 Skills The process you followed to create the project Its strengths and weaknesses. What you will take with you from this experience into your adult life ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________ 18 Senior Exhibition Proposal Exception Request Complete the proposal form IN INK. If your English teacher approves it, type the paragraph explaining your project and why you’ve chosen to present it. Make 3 copies of the approval form and attach to 3 copies of the typed proposal. Give one to your Advisory teacher, your English teacher, and your Government/Econ teacher. A. My proposed presentation is connected to:  Academic Decathlon   Academy Tech class   Campus Club   Class Office   Debate Team Mock Trial ROP class Science Olympiad USL B. Use the bottom of this form to explain why you should be allowed to present this project, why you wish to do it instead of a project from an A-G class, what you learned from doing this project which you did not/could not learn from other classes at North High School, and how it relates to your future educational and career goals by utilizing at least 3 of the 10 Skills.. The Committee will be better able to decide on your request if your explanation is clear, complete, and thorough. If necessary, you may write on the back. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________ 19 SAMPLE TYPED PROPOSALS A-G Name:_____________________ Advisor: ______________________ I. For my Senior Exhibition, I will present a series of portraits that I created. The portraits are of various members of my family and were created with different media and using different styles. I began two of the paintings in my art class, when we began working with oils. After that, over the next four months, I produced a portrait of each member of my family, capturing each personality with the most fitting medium and style. I am choosing this project because I learned a great deal about style and the effects created by using different media. Also, I am proud that I was able to complete such a time-consuming task. II. For the Senior Exhibition, I will present the research paper I wrote in my senior English class. In this paper, I examine the effect of the rot imagery in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This paper was assigned at the beginning of the year, and I am still adding some finishing touches. Over the course of writing the paper, I have learned many problemsolving skills, including how to conduct library research, use parenthetical citations and create a bibliography, as well as how to budget my time. I enjoyed working on this paper and reached some unexpected conclusions which I will address in my presentation. I realized that through literary analysis I can learn a great deal more about a play or any literature SAMPLE TYPED EXCEPTION PROPOSAL For Senior Exhibition, I will present my organization of the USL blood drive. This year I was in charge of putting together the community participants, publicity, logistics, and gym set up. I had to practice good written and verbal communication skills in meeting with Red Cross representatives, writing daily bulletins, and composing a flyer for parents and students explaining the project. As the head of the blood drive, I had to use my leadership skills to coordinate all the participants and oversee the responsibilities of 20 other individuals. Finally, I also had to be flexible as I encountered many unexpected challenges, such as having to reschedule due to a Red Cross emergency, permission slips not going out in a timely fashion due to printing problems, and needing to spend additional time recruiting student donors. These skills will help me as I go on to college in the fall because I plan to major in communication. My career goal is to be a media representative, which will entail interacting with a variety of people and organizations and communicating my company‟s message effectively. Organizing the blood drive was the most challenging experience I have ever had and I know that I matured from going through the process of setting up and running it. While I have had to apply these same skills in my classes, it has never been on such a large scale, under so much pressure, while trying to interact professionally with community members and students. This is why I‟ve chosen my work with the USL blood drive to present for Senior Exhibition. Seniors & Advisors: Please note that you must complete ALL sections (A-D) or the form will be returned for revision. English Teacher Approval __________________ 20 Application for Employment Rules Rule No. 1: Bring your own pen. Whether you are a walk-in applicant or have an appointment, nothing screams apathy louder than someone who has to ask for a pen to fulfill the purpose for coming in. Rule No. 2: Dress properly. When you walk in to ask if the company is hiring, you are making that classic “first impression.” Look presentable. No sandals or flip-flops. No shorts. No tank tops. No hats. No nose rings. Groomed hair. Rule No. 3: Fill out the application completely and correctly. Answer ALL the questions on the form. This means you must know your Social Security number, where you went to school, and the names of your previous supervisors, their phone numbers, and addresses. Use the ROP Pocket Resume to keep this information readily available. Rule No. 4: Grammar, penmanship and spelling count. If asked why you would be the perfect candidate for this position, DON’T LEAVE THAT SPACE BLANK. Write neatly and clearly, and only use words you know how to spell. Write that you are always on time and are a quick learner. Let the prospective employer know you are not afraid of a challenge and love working with people. This is another opportunity to make a good impression. 21 Employment Application Personal Information Full Name (Last) (First) (Middle) Social Security # Do not add on this sample Present Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone # Mailing Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) Message # We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees that have a disability. Are you 18 years or older? (Please circle one) Yes No If you are not a U.S. citizen, do you have the legal right to work in the United States? Yes No If Yes, what type of Visa: Expiration Date: You do not need to complete this box – but you will when you apply for a job. If No, please explain: Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Are any criminal charges pending against you? Institution High School Yes Yes No No If yes to either, please explain: Name & Location of School Years Attended Degree/GPA College References Name Company & Title Business Phone 1. 2. 3. May we contact your current employer? (Please circle one) Yes Years Acquainted No Experience Employment Dates From Company Name & Location Title & Responsibilities To Salary/Bonus History Base Salary To Base Salary Reason for Leaving Phone # From Phone # Acknowledgement The information in this application and my resume is accurate, current and complete. I understand that misstatements or omissions may result in disqualification from further consideration or termination of employment. I authorize Success International to investigate my background, employment history and credentials and to obtain any relevant information needed to make an employment decision. I agree to cooperate and assist in any such investigation, and I release Success International and those supplying information to Success International from liability with regard to the information supplied. I also agree that: 1. 2. 3. Business needs may require, as a condition of continued employment, travel, and/or work different hours, positions or overtime. If hired, I will comply with Success Internationals Standards of Business Conduct even though they may change from time to time. Any employment is not for a fixed period of time and terminable at the will of either party. No contrary representation or promises have been made to me and no such promise or representation shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the President of Success International. Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ___________________ This Acknowledgement must be signed for the application to be complete. It is the policy of our company to provide Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) without regard to race, color, citizenship status, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or veteran status. 22 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition College/University Application In lieu of an Application for Employment, you may submit a copy of your college/university application. Follow the same rules for neatness, spelling, and completeness as you would for an Application for Employment. Your advisor will score the application you submit. 23 Seniors: Your advisor will evaluate your Employment/College Application. Please ask him/her to staple this rubric over your Application. John W. North High School Senior Exhibition APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT RUBRIC OR COLLEGE APPLICATION RUBRIC Student Name ______________________________ Year of Graduation ______________ Advisor’s Name (Seniors only) Date RUBRIC: 1 = Satisfactory – Met the requirements 0 = Unsatisfactory – Did not meet the requirements SCORE 1 0 Complete according to directions Incomplete according to directions Printed and in ink Cursive or in pencil Signed and dated Not signed or dated Clearly presented; easy to read Poorly presented; difficult to read Capitalization and punctuation used correctly Capitalization and punctuation used incorrectly All words spelled correctly Some words misspelled Score Rubric Score If the score is 5 or 6, the final score = 5 If the score is 4 or less, the final score =0 24 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Evaluated Best Writing Sample with Justification 1. Evaluated Piece of Writing: Please choose a best evaluated writing sample. It may be from any A-G class and be of any genre:  Essay  Research paper  Creative  Narrative, or descriptive essay  Summary (from course notebooks)  A collection of short poems (or one long poem) 2. Justification: Attach one TYPED paragraph to the sample explaining why this selection is the best representation of your written communication skills. Please staple the justification to the top of the writing sample. 3. Address the following questions in your justification.  This is my best piece of writing because…  What I like most about this work is…  If I revised this, I would change…  From this assignment I learned…  This assignment is like/unlike my other work because… *Unacceptable response: “The reason I think this is my best piece of writing is because I received an „A‟ on the assignment.” 25 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Letter of Recommendation Assigned by Senior English Teacher Due to Advisor ____________ Someone who knows you well should write your letter of recommendation. This writer should be able to describe your skills, qualities and experience. Employers, religious leaders, community leaders, or neighbors are examples of people who could write your letter. Do not ask a family member to write a letter for you because a relative is considered a biased judge of your qualities and skills. Help the person who is writing your recommendation by reminding him/her about your background. Provide a résumé or a brief written summary of your work and/or interests to assist him/her. The letter can be addressed to the principal or “To Whom It May Concern”. Mr. Trevor Painton Principal John W. North High School 1550 Third Street Riverside, CA 92507 Even though your teachers and counselor know you well, you MUST ask someone else to write your Letter of Recommendation. Letters submitted from staff members will receive a 0. By involving others in North‟s Senior Exhibition, the school‟s pride in your achievement and the community‟s knowledge of your excellence will be more widely known. 26 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Presentation Guidelines  Your Senior Exhibition topic must be connected to one of North’s classes which meets A-G requirements, unless an exception petition has been approved by the Senior Exhibition committee of English teachers.  Your presentation subject may be taken from any time during your years at North  High School; HOWEVER, it is strongly suggested that you pick something from your senior year. (New seniors can choose a topic from their previous school.)  Your presentation must be between 5 - 9 minutes in length. For presentations shorter than 5 minutes, presenters will lose one point per ten seconds. Up to 2 minutes of the presentation may be a videotape IF the oral presentation is at least 5 minutes in length, i.e. a 6 or 7 minute presentation minimum.  Your project must be in good repair.  You may not give a group presentation on Senior Exhibition Day.  You are MUST use a visual aid of some type.  If your project has current event value, please make yourself aware of any recent issues that relate to the topic.  If your original project is lost, please do not report on that project. Choose a different topic.  You may refer to the rubric for guidance in planning the presentation. Presentation Ideas             Video of musical performance. (No live performances.) Theatrical performance done for theatre or a class, such as English Dramatic reading done for theatre or a class such as Enlglish Career project (e.g. industrial technology, business, health, academy, ROP) IF approved Oral interpretation Visual art project Science project History Day project Social Science project Research paper Extended essay Creative writing for English or Polaris magazine. 27 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Ten Helpful Ideas for Senior Exhibition (And Job Interviews) Check yourself on these 7 basic points before you present your Senior Exhibition: 1. Look Sharp. Clothing should always be clean and wrinkle-free. Select something appropriate for an interview. Gentlemen must wear ties and dress shirts; no jeans and a belt should be worn with pants. Ladies must wear clothing which is not too short or too low-cut; a dress, skirt & blouse, or pants with blouse and/or jacket are fine clothes. Above all, dress for confidence. If you feel good, others will respond to you accordingly. 2. Be on Time. Never arrive late to an interview. Allow extra time to arrive early in the vicinity of your assigned room. 3. Be Prepared. Bring along an outline or note cards and your visual. 4. Show Enthusiasm. A firm handshake and plenty of eye contact demonstrates confidence. Speak distinctly in a confident voice, even though you may feel shaky. 5. Listen. Listen carefully to any questions the panelists may ask. 6. Answer the Question Asked. Presenters often don't think about whether or not they actually are answering the questions asked by their panelists. Make sure you understand what is being asked, and get further clarification if you are unsure. 7. Give Specific Examples. If panelists ask you to say a little about yourself and your goals, a specific example is worth 50 vague stories. Prepare before the presentation. Give examples that highlight your successes and uniqueness. Check yourself on these 3 additional points in preparation for a Job Interview: 8. Do Your Research. Researching the company before the interview and learning as much as possible about its services, products, customers and competition will give you an edge in understanding and addressing the company's needs. The more you know about the company and what it stands for, the better chance you have of selling yourself. You also should find out about the company's culture to gain insight into your potential happiness on the job. 9. Ask Questions. Many interviewees don't ask questions and miss the opportunity to find out valuable information. Your questions indicate your interest. 10. Follow up. Whether it's through email or regular mail, the follow-up is one more chance to remind the interviewer of all the valuable traits you bring to the job and company. You don't want to miss this last chance to market yourself. It is important to appear confident and cool. One way to do that is to be prepared to the best of your ability. By following these important rules you will feel less anxious and will be ready to present yourself positively. Source adapted from-- http://editorial.careers.msn.com/articles/10rules/ 28 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Tips for Making Effective Presentations Every good presentation begins with a thorough understanding of the topic being presented, as well as practicing delivery over and over again until it is flawless.  Arrive on time.  Know your material. If you’re not familiar with your material or are uncomfortable with it, your nervousness will increase. Practice your speech and revise it if necessary.  Relax. Ease tension by taking a deep breath and blowing it all out.  Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking with a loud, clear and assured voice. When you visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful.  Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to be interesting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They don’t want you to fail.  Don’t apologize. If you mention your nervousness or apologize for any potential problems, you may be calling the audience’s attention to something they hadn’t noticed. .  Concentrate on the message. Focus your attention away from your own anxieties and outwardly toward your message and your audience. Your nervousness will dissipate.  Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which is the key to effective speaking. Effective PowerPoint Presentations When presenting a PowerPoint, the impact of color, fonts and layout sends a message to the audience that helps set the mood. Maximize these options to ensure that you get your message across.      Keep it large and legible Spell correctly No more than two fonts The main message comes through clearly The presentation grabs attention InfoTech Partners North America, Inc. 29 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition Presentation Outline Below is an outline of a presentation based on the criteria from the exhibition evaluation form. If you address each of these points, your presentation will meet the minimum length of 5 minutes. Points will be deducted if presentation is less than 5 minutes. You can speak up to 9 minutes with 1 more minute allotted for questions from the panel. If you show a video, the presentation minimum remains 5 minutes of speaking. Up to 2 minutes of video may be used, making the minimum length for presentations with video 6 minutes.. 1. Hook - 30 second visual or anecdote to get panel‟s attention 2. Overview of project – What is the project? 3. Reason you chose this project- Consult the 10 Skills list for ideas. 4. Explain process of project. Make sure that it has a beginning, middle, and end. 5. Explain how you applied the skills mentioned in number 3 above. 6. Identify challenges in completing your project and explain how you solved them 7. Strengths of project 8. Weaknesses of project 9. Overall, what are you taking away from this process/experience which you can use as an adult? 10. Provide closure for your presentation. You may return to the „Hook” to frame your presentation, connecting the beginning to the end. 30 Senior Exhibition DRESS FOR SUCCESS Keep in mind that you should be dressed as if you were going to a job interview. Looking professional and appropriate is important for making a good first impression. Ladies         Please wear a dress, skirt suit, skirt/blouse or matching pantsuit Extremely short skirts/dresses are not appropriate Dresses or skirts with mid-thigh slits are not appropriate See-through clothes are not appropriate Wear nylons and dress shoes (no sport shoes) Conservative business make-up If you wear jewelry, wear small conservative earrings, necklaces, etc. Please keep jewelry, body piercings, and visible tattoos to a minimum Gentlemen        Please wear slacks or dress pants. No sagging! Dress shirt, long or short sleeved Jacket is optional Tie Socks Dressy shoes (not sport shoes) Please keep jewelry, body piercings, and visible tattoos to a minimum 31 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition SCORING RUBRIC FOR SENIOR PRESENTATIONS Score Points 4 3 2 Introduction Effective and original attentiongetter; clear identification of purpose; purposeful and brief overview of project Appropriate and interesting attention-getter; clear identification of purpose; clear and brief overview of project Sketchy and simple attentiongetter; little identification of purpose; brief and inadequate overview of project Body Thorough and perceptive explanation of process, skills, and research; substantial discussion of strengths as well as weaknesses of project; thoughtful reflection on the value of the process, including “What I learned” and “What I still need to know” Clear and adequate explanation of process, skills, and research; adequate and complete discussion of strengths as well as weaknesses of project; clear but predictable reflection on the value of the process, including “What I learned” and “What I still need to know” Conclusion Substantial and clear summary; memorable impression; impressive closure Clear and adequate summary; adequate impression; clear closure Delivery Professionally and appropriately dressed; appropriate posture and movement; clear and audible voice projection and voice vitality; direct and appropriate eye contact; effective use of language; obvious evidence of careful and thorough preparation, demonstrates enthusiasm for the project Appropriately dressed; good posture and movement; audible and generally clear voice projection and voice vitality; usually maintains eye contact; generally correct use of language; some evidence of careful preparation, demonstrates some enthusiasm for the project Project Impressive evidence of creativity, critical thinking and originality Question/ Answer Answers all questions fluently, confidently, and easily 1 Inappropriate attentiongetter; unfocused identification of purpose; confusing overview of project Simple and inadequate explanation of process, skills, and research; incomplete discussion of strengths as well as weaknesses of project; sketchy and inadequate reflection on the value of the process, including “What I learned” and “What I still need to know” Predictable and simplistic summary; vague overall impression; brief and inadequate closure Neatly dressed; some evidence of good posture and movement; somewhat inaudible and unclear use of voice; some eye contact; some use of correct language; very little evidence of careful preparation, demonstrates limited enthusiasm for the project Little attention to dressing appropriately; poor posture; generally inaudible and unclear use of voice; little, i any, eye contact; difficulty using language correctly; minimal evidence of careful preparation, demonstrates no enthusiasm for the project Adequate evidence of creativity, critical thinking and originality Demonstrates little evidence of creativity, critical thinking or originality Minimal evidence of creativity, critical thinking or originality Answers most questions appropriately and without hesitation Simplistic or brief answers Unable to answer questions Confusing explanation of process, skills, and research little discussion of strengths as well as weaknesses of project; confused reflection on the value of the process, including “What I learned” and “What I still need to know” Confusing summary; leaves no impression; very little closure 32 John W. North High School Riverside's Premier Academic High School Senior Exhibition PowerPoint Presentation and/or Visual Aid Rubric Good=2 Better=3 Best-4 80% of screens show evidence of effective use of design elements: consistency, repetition, ratio of text to white space, alignment, image file size, proximity, color use, font size, type, and style. Almost all screens show evidence of effective use of design elements: consistency, repetition, ratio of text to white space, alignment, image file size, proximity, color use, font size, type, and style. Criteria The screen is covered with too many design elements or a "blank slate" with too few elements. Screen Design Navigation buttons, if required, are absent or hard to locate. Navigation buttons, if necessary, are easy to locate. Navigation buttons are attractive and easy to locate. Uses few transitions, animation effects, sound, or graphics; video content is incomplete or inaccurate. Transitions, animation effects, sound, and video are added and function correctly. Transitions, animation effects, sound, and video are added to enhance the content and mood of the presentation. Use of Enhancements Sources are not cited. Content is complete, but paraphrasing or summarizing is weak. Sources are cited, but APA format is not correctly applied. Content and Citations Many grammatical and spelling errors are evident. Proofreading Image Capture & Editing Clip art is used. Graphics saved from the Internet are inserted. Content is complete and is paraphrased or rewritten to fit the "voice" of the presenter and to speak to the particular audience. Sources are cited in proper APA format. Few grammatical and spelling errors are evident. Fewer than three grammatical or spelling errors are evident. Clip art and Internet graphics are inserted. Some images are scanned, downloaded from a digital camera, edited, cropped or converted. Clip art and Internet graphics are inserted. Only images that enhance the mood or content are scanned, edited, cropped, or converted 33 John W. North High School Riverside’s Premier Academic High School Senior Exhibition Panelist’s Evaluation Panelist: Please complete this form for each senior you observe. Seniors will receive your evaluation. Student Name Presentation Evaluation Sheet Instructions: Place an "X" in the column you feel is deserved. Add the number of "X's" at the bottom of each column and multiply by the column number (i.e. multiply by 4, 3, 2 or 1) 4 3 2 1 0 Comments PUNCTUALITY (Score 4 or 0) Arrives on time INTRODUCTION Provides an interesting attention getter Presents an Overview Defines project and explain which class the project originated BODY States reason for presentation choice Explains techniques used to complete the Project (i.e. process, skills and problem-solving) Discusses strengths and weaknesses Reflects on the value of the project (e.g. "What I learned", "What I still need to know” and "How this relates to my future") CONCLUSION Summarizes, makes a memorable impression and comes to closure. DELIVERY Effective posture, eye contact and use of gestures Dresses for professional success Projects voice adequately (volume, clarity, vitality);appropriate use of language Demonstrates enthusiasm for project PROJECT Demonstrates creativity/critical thinking/originality(Score for powerpoint/visual aid should be part of this total) QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD Answers questions fluently, confidently and easily Length – for presentations shorter than five minutes, there is a one point deduction per each ten seconds Time Deduction Add the quantity of "X's" in each column: Multiply by: x Column Score Totals = 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 x 0 0 = 34 John W. North High School Senior Exhibition FINAL SCORE SHEET SENIOR EXHIBITION COMPONENTS A. SCORE Portfolio Total Score – points possible = 40 ___________ B. Presentation Total Score – points possible = 60 Please average all scores from the Individual Panelists‟ Evaluation Forms and insert them here. ____________ FINAL SCORE Portfolio Score + Presentation Score Maximum of 100 points possible Length of Presentation ______ (minimum 5 minutes/maximum 9 minutes) (2 minutes may be video) 35 John W. North High School Student Learning Goals Our School Vision John W. North High School is a diverse community which strives to develop compassionate life-long learners who are college and career ready and will make a positive impact in society. Expected Schoolwide Learning Results North High School’s mission is to prepare its graduates to have Husky PRIDE. What does this mean? To have Husky Pride we must be: North High School’s mission is to prepare its graduates to have Husky PRIDE. What does this mean? To have Husky Pride we must be: Problem Solvers – Think critically to organize and synthesize information from a variety of traditional and electronic sources and apply resulting knowledge to new and different situations. Responsible Members of Society – Evaluate options and take responsibility for personal and academic decisions. Demonstrate respect toward self and others and recognize the impact of our decisions on our lives and the lives of those around us. Independent Learners – Demonstrate self-motivation and self-discipline while setting high school, post-secondary and career goals. Dynamic Communicators – Listen, speak, and write effectively while using all available resources, including technology. Effective Collaborators – Strive to collaboratively work toward individual and group goals. 36 Senior Exhibition Index A Application for Employment – 20 Application for Employment Rules – 19 Attendance and Advisory meetings – 34 C College/University Application – 21 Comments to the Class of 2006 from 2005 Community Panelists – 5 Dress for Success – 29 E Evaluated Best Piece of Writing (sample and justification) – 23 F Final Score Sheet – 33 H 10 Helpful Ideas for Senior Exhibition and Job interviews – 26 J John W. North Student Learning Goals – 35 John W. North The Person/ The School – 2 L Letter of Introduction (explanation and checklist) – 14 Letter of Introduction Rubric – 16 Letter of Introduction (sample) – 15 P Panelist Evaluation Form – 32 Personal Statement Rubric – 10 Portfolio Contents Checklist – 7 Proposal Information and Examples – 17 Proposal Template – 18 Presentation Guidelines – 25 Presentation Outline – 28 Purpose and Overview – 4 R Responsibilities – 6 Resume Writing Tips – 11 Resume (sample) – 12 Resume Rubric – 13 Rubric for College – 22 S Scoring Rubric for Senior Presentation – 30 T Tips for Making Effective Presentations – 27 U UC Personal Statement – 9 37
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