SYSTEMS FOR SUCCESS

This section houses all the logistics, processes, and systems LEAs and schools use to create a stellar Graduation Project experience to the benefit of students and the school.  Some of the items included here appear in other sections of the site as well.

STATE & LOCAL EXAMPLES

State

• Sample Implementation Models
  Examples of implementation models with relevant strengths and considerations are included in this document. It provides specific guidance to maintain quality, support student learning, and blend the NCGP into the existing high school schedule so that every school or LEA with input from staff can implement a model that will work well within their current program of studies and fit with local context.
  (doc, 44kb)
  
  

Local

• Craven
  • Craven GP District Manual
    (doc, 201kb)
    
    
  • Craven County-Senior Transfers
    (doc, 26kb)
    
    
• Johnston
  • Clayton HS 12.13.10 Presentation Chart
    (pdf, 124kb)
    
    
  • Clayton HS-GP Process for Student Presentations
    (doc, 25kb)
    
    
• New Hanover County Schools has an in-depth handbook online at:
  http://www.nhcs.k12.nc.us/instruction/6-12la_ss/GRAD%20%20PROJECT%20HANDBOO%20revised%208%2016%2010.pdf
  
  
• Onslow County
• Onslow GP Handbook
  (pdf, 1mb)
  
  

How Will the North Carolina Graduation Project Be Spread Out During my High School Years?

EXAMPLE OF A SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
FOR THE NORTH CAROLINA GRADUATION PROJECT

Year	Freshman	Sophomore	Junior	Senior
2009-2010	Proposal Letter	Proposal Letter, Research Paper	Proposal Letter, Research Paper, Product	Paper, Product, Portfolio, Presentation
2010-2011	Proposal Letter	Research Paper	Product	Portfolio, Presentation
2011-2012	Proposal Letter	Research Paper	Product	Portfolio, Presentation
2012-2013	Proposal Letter	Research Paper	Product	Portfolio, Presentation

Class of 2009- 2010:

Spring Semester of 2009- Select a topic, submit Proposal Letter for approval,
and begin research paper and product.
Summer of 2009- Continue working on research paper and begin product.
Fall Semester of 2009- Submit research paper and product.
Spring Semester of 2010- Submit portfolio and presentation.

Class of 2010- 2011:

Fall Semester of 2009- Select a topic, submit Proposal Letter for approval,
and begin research paper and product.
Spring Semester of 2010- Submit research paper and product.
Fall Semester of 2010- Begin compiling portfolio and planning presentation.
Spring Semester of 2011: Submit portfolio and presentation.

Class of 2011- 2012:

Fall Semester of 2009- Select a topic, submit Proposal Letter for approval, and begin research paper.
Spring Semester of 2010- Submit research paper.
Fall Semester of 2010- Begin product.
Spring Semester of 2011: Submit product.
Fall Semester of 2011: Begin compiling portfolio and planning presentation.
Spring Semester of 2012: Submit portfolio and presentation.

Class of 2012- 2013:

Fall Semester of 2009- Begin investigating possible topics.
Spring Semester of 2010- Submit Proposal Letter for selected topic.
Fall Semester of 2010- Begin research.
Spring Semester of 2011: Submit research paper.
Fall Semester of 2011: Begin product.
Spring Semester of 2012: Submit product.
Fall Semester of 2012: Begin compiling portfolio and planning presentation.
Spring of 2013: Submit portfolio and presentation.