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High
School Capstone Courses need the involvement of the business community
Beginning with the Class of 2013, all Chanhassen and Chaska High
School students will be required to complete a Capstone Course before
graduation. A Capstone Course is a project-based class that immerses students
in an authentic 'real world' experience.
Capstone projects will originate from a student's interest in one of four
Areas of Interest in the high school curriculum. Within these areas, students
focus on a program of study with specific requirements that explore career
strands in-depth. The Capstone courses occur within these Areas of Interest:
- Arts and Communication
- Global Studies
- Health and Social Sciences
- STEM - Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math
Key to Capstone Success: Community Partnerships
Our students need advisors, mentors, or one-time
classroom speakers to help them be successful. Your experience and counsel
will impact the direction of student work, ensuring that students take the
appropriate paths on their journey to a completed project.
Businesses and community members are invited to
participate in the following ways:
- Review Panel Members
Serve with other experts in their fields to
listen to presentations, review project work and provide feedback and
encouragement to students. Time commitment: 3-5 hours.
- Guest Speakers
Conduct a one-time presentation or demonstration
on a specialized topic or an area of expertise for a classroom of
students. Time commitment: 2-3 hours.
- Capstone Project Consultants
Work with an individual or team of students as
advisors for a specific project. They provide support such as project
development ideas, networking with other professionals, problem solving,
and ongoing feedback. A personal background check is required for this
level of involvement. Time commitment: 12-15 hours.
- Capstone Project Mentors
Work
with a student as he/she participates in a field experience within their
place of business. This might include internships, job shadowing experiences
or participation in special projects within the workplace. A personal
background check is required for this level of involvement. Time commitment:
20-50 hours.
For more information and to become a Capstone Partner,
please contact:
Naomi Russell
Community Partnership Specialist
Eastern Carver County Schools
612.221-8052
RussellN@district112.org
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