Exploring the intersection of a personal passion and a need in the world

 The Senior Capstone experience provides seniors with an opportunity to apply their learning to a complex and challenging project aligned with their interests or passions. Students develop a robust plan and product, oftentimes reaching well-beyond this high school experience.

 

The Senior Capstone process is a year-long endeavor, consisting of several phases:

• Project Proposal

  • ​Students work with their teacher to develop a proposal for their project, including identifying committee members working 'in the field' related to their area of interest.

• Paper or Portfolio

  • ​Students write high quality papers related to their topic, using appropriate format and citations and/or gather a compelling body of evidence in support of their project.

• Product/Performance

  • Students create a product, service, business, or performance, which is the culmination of their year-long project. 

• Presentation

  • Students present their project to teachers, peers, and experts in the field.​

 

The Senior Capstone experience is a fitting conclusion to the Renaissance high school experience. Through the project, students demonstrate accumulated skills in time-management, research, problem-solving, human interaction, organization, public-speaking and self-reliance -  the very skills and abilities which students will be expected to demonstrate in college, modern careers, and adult life.