SENIOR PROJECTS

Each senior at McNairy Central will complete a Senior Project as a requirement for credit in English IV.  The purpose of the project is to allow the student to demonstrate the knowledge and maturity that he/she has gained during the course of his/her education, particularly while at McNairy Central.  The Senior Project is made up of four components:  a research paper, a product, a portfolio and a presentation.  Three of these components (paper, portfolio, and presentation) will not be completed until the spring semester.

Paperwork Submission

There are several forms that you must complete and submit to your advisor (homeroom teacher) over the next few weeks.  Each of these forms will be given to you by your homeroom teacher and should be completed and returned by the due date.

Product

You should begin working on your product as soon as your proposal is accepted.  Completing the product during the first semester reduces your workload in the spring and will make the whole project easier.  The fall semester is your opportunity to focus on the product.  Every effort should be made to complete the product by December 31, 2007.

Time Management

Most of the stress associated with Senior Projects is due to waiting until the last minute.  There are approximately 240 days (5,760 hours) until presentation day.  You are required to spend a minimum of 15 hours completing your product.  Spend a few minutes per day or an hour a week working on your product and it will be complete long before the due date.  The same concept applies to the research paper, portfolio, and presentation preparation.  Ample time has been built into the schedule for you to complete all the work without being rushed - IF you take advantage of that time.  Meet the deadlines, and do not wait until the last minute.  Be in the group who finish early and can relax while the procrastinators scramble to complete their projects.