Renaissance Academy Commencement Project
The Commencement Project of Renaissance Academy is designed to encourage each graduating senior to reflect on personal abilities and life experiences, synthesize what they have learned, and apply it to a field of interest with a responsible well planned methodology of addressing a need in the community. The student is asked to effectively communicate the project’s purpose and results for critical evaluation.
Objective: The objective of this project is to provide the graduating senior of Renaissance Academy with an authentic learning experience outside the classroom where they will find the opportunity to think critically and communicate effectively. Each project is initiated by a personal interest, supported by self-directed research, and resulting in a uniquely formulated presentation.
This Commencement Project is an expression of what each student has learned and its application to a challenge in the community. Upon completion of this project, the student will fulfill the culminating project requirement outlined by the state of Pennsylvania.
The High School Graduation Project Requirement
According to the State of Pennsylvania Department of Education Regulations - Section 4.24 - Each school district (including charter schools) shall specify requirements for graduation in the strategic plan under 4.13 (relating to strategic planning). Requirements shall include course completion and grades, completion of culminating project and results of local assessments aligned with the academics standards.
. . . The purpose of the culminating project is to assure that students are able to apply, analyze,
synthesize and evaluate information and communicate significant knowledge and understanding.
The graduating senior will have the opportunity to demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and accountability through the development of a multi-staged project. They will also demonstrate a broadening application of high school work and the core values of the school.
| 2013_commencement_project_guidelines.pdf |
Claire Powers
Senior Project Coordinator
claire.powers@rak12.org
610.983.4080, ext 2214
Renaissance Academy
40 Pine Crest Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
www.rak12.org
Please contact the Senior Project Coordinator if you should have any questions.
Additional information about Renaissance Academy can be found at www.rak12.org.
Updated 3.19.2012.
Additional information about Renaissance Academy can be found at www.rak12.org.
Updated 3.19.2012.
