Commencement Project - Freshman Year
In ninth grade, the high school student will be oriented to the project and will be asked to reflect on their personal interests and abilities. Before the end of the school year, the student will be asked to define a direction that he/she wishes to investigate over the summer break.
Individual Reflection
Each student will have the opportunity to reflect on his/her interests, life experiences, and future aspirations. A three paragraph essay will be submitted by the end of 9th grade.
Consider the following examples as a brainstorm starter for the reflection.
"I have always been the kind of person ... (who seeks to change the world one day at a time)."
"Most people would describe me as ... (friendly) ; but little do they know that on the inside I am ... (shy) ."
Reference the attached worksheet for more information about the Individual Reflection.
Consider the following examples as a brainstorm starter for the reflection.
"I have always been the kind of person ... (who seeks to change the world one day at a time)."
"Most people would describe me as ... (friendly) ; but little do they know that on the inside I am ... (shy) ."
Reference the attached worksheet for more information about the Individual Reflection.
reflection_worksheet.pdf | |
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Identifying your Passions
Students will be ask to consider what they are really passionate about doing. This information will be used in their Individual Reflection and considered when choosing a project to pursue. Attached you will find a few questions to start the brainstorming.
identifying_your_passions.pdf | |
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Strengths and Personality Exercise
Students will investigate their own strengths and personality and become more aware of ways to describe themselves. Attached are exercises to discover individual personality traits and investigate career options.
meyers_briggs.pdf | |
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personality_type_preferences.pdf | |
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Claire Powers
Senior Project Coordinator
[email protected]
610.983.4080, ext 192
Renaissance Academy
413 Fairview Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460
www.rak12.org
Please contact the Senior Project Coordinator if you should have any questions.