Senior Exhibition 2008

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Dear Class of 2008,

Participation in Senior Exhibition has been a tradition for students in the San Diego Unified School District for many, many years. In fact, I understand that Mission Bay High School students actually piloted the very first Senior Exhibition in the district---before the Board of Education mandated that all seniors successfully complete Senior Exhibition as a graduation requirement. The faculty of each high school in the district is responsible for designing Senior Exhibition for their students. Consequently, the process looks a bit different from school to school.

After using the same portfolio and process for Senior Exhibition at Mission Bay High School for the past twelve years, representative members of the faculty have simplified the portfolio requirements this year and streamlined the process and timeline to make the experience more relevant and meaningful for students.

o Forty hours of community service continues to be a required component. If you have not already done so, please begin to schedule your hours of service. (You will receive guidelines for selecting these volunteer opportunities.)

o There are fewer required pieces in the Portfolio this year. We have added, however, a written reflection (two pages typed) which allows you to look back on your years at Mission Bay, commenting on your four-year academic transcript as well as on your senior year attendance record.

o This year’s presentation will not include a power point presentation but, instead, students will participate in a formal twenty minute interview with the panel. You will be given in advance a list of the questions that may be asked so that you can practice with your mentor for this interview.

o Senior Exhibition is a demonstration of each student’s ability to organize and produce his or her own work. Nonetheless, adult mentoring is a valuable support for students in polishing their portfolios and preparing for the actual presentation. All certificated faculty will serve as mentors this year, along with classified staff members who choose to volunteer. Mentors are limited to three mentees each. Students will have an opportunity to select their mentors through December 10, 2007. This mentoring support, however, will be more structured than in recent years. Mentors will meet with mentees formally three times on designated days during prep periods. Mentors may also schedule additional meeting times for individual students needing more support.

From past experience, I know that the Senior Exhibition will be one of the most memorable events of your senior year. Take advantage of the support of your teachers and other faculty members as you prepare to do your very best in Senior Exhibition!

Time Line and Due Dates

Class of 2008

Portfolio Contents	Due Date
Students will be matched with available mentors	December 17, 2007
Mentors will meet with mentees (group meeting) during prep period to review expectations, requirements and timelines. Mentors will complete a brief status form for each mentee and submit to Counseling Office by end of school day.	January 10, 2007
Mentors will meet with mentees (group meeting) for Portfolio Progress Check.	March 13, 2008
Mentors will meet with mentees to practice interview questions	April 17, 2008
Senior Exhibition portfolios due to Career Center by end of lunch	April 28, 2008
Senior exhibition 2008	April 30, 2008
Senior exhibition make-up day	May 28, 2008

 

 

Graduation Requirements

There are Four requirements necessary to complete the graduation requirement. If these steps are NOT completed, you will not receive a diploma or be allowed to participate in graduation. The Senior Exhibition requirement includes:

1. Community Service Hours.
40 hours of service.

2. Autobiographical Essay of Introduction
This portfolio piece will be completed as a graded assignment in senior level English classes.

3. Four Best Works
Seniors will include a "Best Work" representing quality work which meets grade-level standards in each of four categories (see "Guidelines.") Students will be provided individual files in the Career Center to store portfolio pieces for safe-keeping.

4. Personal Reflection on Academic Experience at Mission Bay High
This two page (typed, double spaced) essay will reflect on an attached copy of student's high school transcript and senior year attendance record. (This piece will be discussed at Mentor Meeting #2)

NOTE: Each student will be given a Senior Exhibition binder, table of contents, and separators for organizing portfolios (Mentor Meeting #2.) Students will not use plastic sheet covers this year for portfolio pieces. This year's portfolio cover will be designed by senior students in a contest this spring.

 

 

 

Last Updated 02/13/08, Francisco Ramirez, Jersson Angel, Peter Souraphat