- Question: Do students have to complete all of the components, including the Culminating Presentation, to pass the CP requirement?
- Answer: Yes. The individual components must all be completed to standard and in sequential order.
- Question: What are the standards?
- Answer: Rubrics have been developed for various components. These are contained in the Culminating Project Google Classroom. Rubrics may also be accessed by going to Culminating Project Information.
- Question: How will the school keep track of what we have finished on the CP?
- Answer: It will be on the Skyward website under Educational Milestones. This will allow staff to record the progress of all students.
- Question: How does this affect students moving here from another school district or state?
- Answer: Students who transfer here will be required to complete the CP, but they will start it at the point they enter the school. For example, if a student enters as a junior they will be exempt from completing the freshman and sophomore requirements.
- Question: I am a Running Start or TEAM student. Do I still have to do a CP?
- Answer: If you are earning a WHS diploma you are required to do most of the CP. If you are taking an equivalent History at a college your junior year, or at TEAM, you are exempt from the 11th presentation.
- Question: What are the rules and regulations for service hours:
- Answer: See the acknowledgement form
- Question: What can I do for my service hours?
- Answer: Suggestions can be found https://www.woodlandschools.org/page/126
- Question: Who is the best person to ask for help on my Culminating Project?
- Answer: Mrs. Sturdivan in the WHS Career Center is available to help. Students are expected to check their student email and Culminating Project Google Classroom regularly for information and communication.
- Question: I am transferring to Woodland High School for 2nd semester of my senior year and I plan to graduate with the current senior class. What are my requirements for the Culminating Project?
- Answer: At a minimum, you will be required to complete all senior year components of the Culminating Project which include service hours, resume personal statement, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and mock interview.
- Question: Is the CP pass/fail or does it have a letter grade?
- Answer: The CP is pass/fail. Many of the components are also linked to the core curriculum, so those portions will also have a letter grade.