CAPSTONE
Tell us why you are ready to graduate from high school!
Capstone Professional Conversation
1. Your Learning Story (3 – 5 minutes) The goal of this story is to demonstrate that you know who are as a person, as this will influence your choices as you transition from high school. • You are made up of millions of unique experiences and moments that shape the person you become. • Stories are how we make sense of our lives. You will create a learning story that showcases who you are at this point in your life. You can share your interests, accomplishments, passions, goals, or even challenges. For some of us, our "life story" is our learning story…please don't be afraid to tell us about how you have reflected on this lifelong learning and where this will take you. 2. Your Skill Showcase & Demonstration 5 – 7 minutes) The goal of this showcase is to demonstrate the skills that you have acquired, and how these relate to your future educational and career pathways. #1. think about specific skills you have developed like: - math skills, computer skills, sport specific, art, writing, machines, etc. #2. think about generic/transferable skills you’ve developed along the way: - communications skills, working with people, reliability, people skills, working with children, customer service skills, co-operation/teamwork, etc. 3. Your Career Exploration & Pathway (5 – 7 minutes) The goal of this exploration is to clearly describe how you will begin your journey after high school, and once your career search begins. Be able to describe the specifics of your research: 1. Potential school and program of interest. 2. Specific and the types of career options that may open for you, and the lifestyle you see yourself finding. 3. Show you understand costs and budgeting for school whether you will live on your own or at home. You can present this piece by your method of choice, but it may be wise to bring notes to refer to. |
Presenting Your Learning Story
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Part 2: Formal Presentation and Professional Conversation (Gr. 12)
The culminating experience in your Capstone process is a formal presentation and professional conversation in your grade 12 year with community members, teachers and/or your mentor.
Your presentation will include all three learning maps:
As this is a formal event hosted at your school, please treat this presentation as a potential employment or post-secondary interview. This involves dressing appropriately, ensuring that you make eye-contact with your panel and being fully prepared to present and discuss your learning maps.
Community members and teachers are looking forward to a compelling and engaging experience with you, so please bring any artifacts or visual supports that will enhance your presentation. During your presentation, panel members will ask questions to ensure that you are prepared for the presentation and to gain a deeper understanding of your reflections and transition plans. The learning maps and the professional conversation are a requirement to graduate.
Enjoy the process. This is a reflection of who you are becoming and where you want to go, so have fun with it!
The culminating experience in your Capstone process is a formal presentation and professional conversation in your grade 12 year with community members, teachers and/or your mentor.
Your presentation will include all three learning maps:
- Learning Story
- Skills Showcase
- Career Exploration and Pathway
As this is a formal event hosted at your school, please treat this presentation as a potential employment or post-secondary interview. This involves dressing appropriately, ensuring that you make eye-contact with your panel and being fully prepared to present and discuss your learning maps.
Community members and teachers are looking forward to a compelling and engaging experience with you, so please bring any artifacts or visual supports that will enhance your presentation. During your presentation, panel members will ask questions to ensure that you are prepared for the presentation and to gain a deeper understanding of your reflections and transition plans. The learning maps and the professional conversation are a requirement to graduate.
Enjoy the process. This is a reflection of who you are becoming and where you want to go, so have fun with it!
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