Seniors, the end is near, and there are a few assignments left to schedule. Here is a list of everything due in the next two weeks:
Career Update - a one-page addendum to your research paper, updating your plans for college and beyond. Be sure to include what you originally planned and if that's changed. Whether plans have changed or not, please explain why and what steps you've taken towards reaching your goal -- i.e. where you've decided to attend and what major you've declared. This is due WEDNESDAY 4/24.
Letter to Future Self - this is an OPTIONAL assignment, but I encourage you to take it seriously. As discussed in class, this letter will be sent to you in about five years. Think about what you'd like to tell yourself five years from now. For example, maybe it would be interesting to reflect on your plans at the time, what values you held dear, what you wanted to remember. In addition, you might think about your current likes/dislikes related to pop culture -- a playlist of favorite songs, for example. Because USB thumb drives are small, you might include one with pictures, music, etc. -- a sort of time capsule of your senior year (or at least the last month of it). This letter should be turned in an enclosed, addressed envelope. I will apply postage in the future. This letter is due FRIDAY, 4/26.
Reflection Paper/Poem - this assignment will go into your scrapbook, which we will work on next week (the week before finals). The assignment can be treated creatively when it comes to design, and you are welcome to either write a poem or a reflection essay, about one page in length. The contents should be focused on either your time here at River Oaks, your experience in high school especially, or your senior year and/or class. This is intended as an introduction to your scrapbook. This is due on MONDAY, 4/29.
SCRAPBOOK - This project can be completed as a PowerPoint (or some other electronic format) or it can be the traditional 12x12 scrapbook. You must have at least 16 pages devoted to your four high school years (roughly four pages each). Please include information from the following areas:
This is due on THURSDAY, 5/2 (Awards Day).
You can pick them up on THURSDAY, 5/9 (Slide Show).
Career Update - a one-page addendum to your research paper, updating your plans for college and beyond. Be sure to include what you originally planned and if that's changed. Whether plans have changed or not, please explain why and what steps you've taken towards reaching your goal -- i.e. where you've decided to attend and what major you've declared. This is due WEDNESDAY 4/24.
Letter to Future Self - this is an OPTIONAL assignment, but I encourage you to take it seriously. As discussed in class, this letter will be sent to you in about five years. Think about what you'd like to tell yourself five years from now. For example, maybe it would be interesting to reflect on your plans at the time, what values you held dear, what you wanted to remember. In addition, you might think about your current likes/dislikes related to pop culture -- a playlist of favorite songs, for example. Because USB thumb drives are small, you might include one with pictures, music, etc. -- a sort of time capsule of your senior year (or at least the last month of it). This letter should be turned in an enclosed, addressed envelope. I will apply postage in the future. This letter is due FRIDAY, 4/26.
Reflection Paper/Poem - this assignment will go into your scrapbook, which we will work on next week (the week before finals). The assignment can be treated creatively when it comes to design, and you are welcome to either write a poem or a reflection essay, about one page in length. The contents should be focused on either your time here at River Oaks, your experience in high school especially, or your senior year and/or class. This is intended as an introduction to your scrapbook. This is due on MONDAY, 4/29.
SCRAPBOOK - This project can be completed as a PowerPoint (or some other electronic format) or it can be the traditional 12x12 scrapbook. You must have at least 16 pages devoted to your four high school years (roughly four pages each). Please include information from the following areas:
- School Life - activities, sports, academics, clubs, trips, etc.
- Real Life - trips, church, friends, family, clubs, etc.
- US/World Events - major news, sports, and entertainment events
- Trends and Hobbies - interests, activities, favorites (personal and societal)
This is due on THURSDAY, 5/2 (Awards Day).
You can pick them up on THURSDAY, 5/9 (Slide Show).