Independent Projects

Name________________________________________         

This course offers students the opportunity to develop projects in a variety of subject areas.  Students who excel in a specific area may use this opportunity to do advanced work in a field of their choice.   Student and teacher will meet at the start of the class to discuss the selection of a project, devise a work schedule, and reach agreement on mutual expectations. Students must be self-motivated and able to conduct research independently. Weekly progress toward the agreed-upon task must be shown.  The project must be research-oriented and meet the guidelines of a competition.  Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science and History Day are two examples of the guidelines the projects must meet.  A final presentation must be given to the teacher.

Project Title___________________________________________________

Competition for which this project would qualify:

  _______________________________________

Subject Area(s) which this project represents: _________________________

The above section must be completed by September 2^nd.

On the next page is the schedule agreed upon by both student and teacher.  Weekly progress must be shown, but at certain points, a substantial portion of the work must be completed. The dates indicated below are one week prior to the actual dates on the school calendar in order to allow time for grading as well as making any needed corrections.   

Completion of Page 1:  _____________     

Initial Meeting Date________________

First Interim Progress Report Date_____________ Work to be completed by that date:

                                                                                   Grade____________

End of First Marking Period_______________ Work to be completed by that date:

                                                                                    Grade____________

Second Interim Progress Report Date______________ Work to be completed by that date:

                                                                                                                          Grade____________

End of Second Marking Period________________ Work to be completed by that date:

                 Grade____________

I agree with the schedule outlined on the previous page. I understand that failure to meet any of the deadlines will result in a substantial reduction of my grade.

Student Signature____________________________ Date_______________

Teacher Signature_____________________________Date______________

Parent Signature______________________________ Date______________