SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT
Purpose
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To lend perspective to where students were as Freshmen and where they are now as Seniors
using the Grad at Grad document.
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To awaken the realization that for the Christian, service to others is a responsibility and a
privilege by discussing service projects, life at Regis Jesuit High School and their lives.
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To kindle or rekindle an understanding of hope, compassion, and faith by putting into action the
Grad at Grad document as they move into the future.
Requirements
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Attend and participate in each of the six Capstone Seminars. (If the student is absent, he will be
required to write a 2-page typed reflection of the meeting he missed.)
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Create a project summarizing their service projects and their experience at Regis Jesuit High
School.
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Present their finished projects to a panel of three faculty/staff members in April. The faculty is
randomly placed to assure fairness in grading the projects.
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At least five projects will be selected for display or presentation at the Baccalaureate Dinner.
Projects
Seniors may use poetry, video, essay, art, song, or photography as their media. Your Capstone Seminar
Faculty Facilitator will approve your project. Your project is to incorporate at least one point in the Grad at
Grad document, your experience at Regis and a theme from your service journal entries. The rubrics for
projects are as follows:
Poetry
Write one or several poems (total 40-50 lines)
Use either an identifiable rhythm such as iambic pentameter or free verse Include a variety of techniques
of figurative language such as imagery , personification, similes and/ or metaphors
Short Story
Approximately 1500 words ( 6- 7 pages typed)
Clear plot with a clear conflict
Identifiable theme
Written Interpretation
Identify persons that embody elements of the Grad at Grad from your personal experience during your
four years at Regis Jesuit High School
Demonstrate with concrete examples
Approximately 1500 words typed
Newspaper
At least 3 - 8 1/2x11" pages
Banner headline
Column format
1 example of text wrap and layering
Vary types of articles: features, editorial, cartoons
Graphics on each page
Vary font type and size
Web Page
Main page
4-5 other pages
Navigation bar
Appropriate background and color scheme
5 internal links
Several external links
Appropriate graphics/create a leader, etc.
Power Point
Consistent design and background
Readable - good font choice for program
Graphics/animation/transitions that all reflect your theme
Appropriate background music
Minimum of 10 slides
7-7 rule
PC compatible
Art
Identify a theme from journal entries, the Grad at Grad and your experience at Regis Jesuit High School.
Painting
18x24 minimum
Oil, watercolor, or acrylic
Monochromic or full color
Imagery, surrealism, impressionistic, or realism
Must be original
No abstract
Drawing
Pencil, charcoal, color pencil, pastel, pen/ink
18x24 minimum
Video
7 minutes
No group work
Include graphics, narration, and appropriate music
Typed script
Sculpture and Computer Graphics: See Mr. Newton or Mr. Timme
Music: see Ms. Quinn
Photo Essay: see Mr. Buckley - one page written component necessary
Other original ideas may be cleared with your Capstone Seminar Faculty Facilitator or Ms. Capen.