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Parent(s) or Guardian(S) Letter <br /> Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s) of Juniors, <br /> Mashpee High School has declared Senior Seminar is a graduation requirement, which allows <br /> each senior the opportunity to demonstrate twelve years of educational experience. However as <br /> the class has been running, we have noticed that the"college/career" unit that helps our students <br /> discover their passion in life as well as potential careers would be more beneficial for our <br /> students during the end of their junior year. So we are beginning"Senior Seminar"into the <br /> second semester of the junior year so we can better serve your son/daughter with their future <br /> planning. Students will discuss potential Senior Project ideas and begin to find mentors before <br /> summer break. Students will continue to work on their senior project when they return for their <br /> senior year. <br /> During the senior year your son's/daughter's reading,writing, speaking, thinking,problem <br /> solving, and organizational skills will be showcased in this three part process. The components <br /> include a research paper, physical project,which is a minimum of 15 hours of fieldwork and <br /> related to some aspect of the paper, and a presentation to a panel of judges. The oral presentation <br /> is given before a review board of teachers, parents, and community members and synthesizes the <br /> first two components of the project. To be successful,your son/daughter must complete and pass <br /> each of the three components. Remember that your child's experience cannot solely rely upon <br /> what your son/daughter already knows -the Senior Project must demonstrate new learning and <br /> growth for your child. <br /> A successful Senior Project journey involves parental and teacher support as well as student <br /> initiative and self-discipline. Your son/daughter will be informed of the deadlines and <br /> requirements as we proceed. In September, your child will be given an Approval Form, which <br /> detailed the research topic and physical project. Your signature is required on this form and the <br /> student's topic will either be pending or rejected. This is one of the first steps of the Senior <br /> Seminar class and very crucial. During this time, we encourage you to discuss with your child <br /> possible topics and projects and fill out the Parent Liability Release Form. <br /> In a few short months, after twelve years of knowledge gained, frustrations overcome, and <br /> perseverance demonstrated, your son/daughter will be a high school graduate. The interest you <br /> take in your child's project will help your child meet the challenges and deadlines and allow you <br /> to be involved in the last year of high school. If you have any questions about Senior Seminar <br /> please call the Senior Seminar Coordinator,Mrs. Reynolds. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> The Mashpee High School Staff <br />