CAREER ACADEMY CAPSTONE
PROCESS
Timeline
Event
Date
Application Window
Nov. 1, 2016- Feb. 10, 2017
Application Window Closes
Feb. 10, 2017
Capstone Project
Ongoing-May 1, 2017
Capstone Progression
Check in with Mentoring Teacher and
complete by their completion date
Capstone Projects Deadline
May 1 (earlier if specified by Mentoring
Teacher)
The Application Process
 Fill out the Application
 Speak with a teacher that will supervise your Capstone Project
 Plan out your Capstone Project with your Mentor Teacher
 Get your Capstone Project approved by your Mentor Teacher
 Continuously check in with your Mentor Teacher for guidance throughout the
process
 Make sure you understand the requirements of your Mentor Teacher
 Complete the Capstone Project by the deadline agreed to by your and your Mentor
Teacher
Pathway Courses
 You need 3 related courses
 One “Gateway Course” CAN be a Graduation Required course
 Two “Required Pathway Courses” MUST be elective courses
 “Suggested Elective Courses” are OPTIONAL
 All courses should be based on your pathway
 Look at your Transcript as you fill this out
Sample Pathway Courses
Course Type
Course
Gateway Course
Introduction to Engineering Design
Required Courses
Website Development
Advanced Web Tools
Suggested Electives
Digital Art
Digital Photography
Course Type
Course
Gateway Course
Foreign Language
Required Courses
Marketing
International Business/Advanced Marketing
Suggested Electives
Psychology/AP Psychology
Entrepreneurship
The Capstone Project
 The Capstone Project should tie
together the learning you have garnered
throughout your high school experience
Coursework
College
Career
 The Capstone Project should prepare
you for the rigors of your college
experience
 The Capstone Project should utilize 21 st
Century skills necessary for your
selected career
 Capstone Projects performed outside of
class should reflect at least 25 hours of
your time. Students should maintain a
log of hours.
So, What can I do as a Capstone?
Will I be Recognized for my Accomplishment?
 Recognition by Blake High School staff and career professionals at Academic
Awards Night
 Certificate specific to Capstone Experience
 Medallion specific to the Capstone to be worn at Graduation
 Citation in graduation program and recognition from the podium at graduation
 Opportunities for further public recognition through various media outlets
including, but not limited to Eubie News, Blake Web site, and MCPS publication.
Questions?
 Questions about your Capstone Project should be directed to your Teacher Mentor.
 General Questions about the Academy Process can be directed to Mr. Pazulski
 Refer to the Blake Webpage for additional information
 http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/blakehs/signature/academies.aspx