GRP Overview
All seniors are required to successfully complete a Graduation Research Project (GRP) for graduation. This project will call upon students to use skills acquired and practiced throughout twelve years of formal education. It will also help prepare them for the rigors of post-high school work.
This project has four components: a written document; a project related to the paper; a portfolio which maintains records regarding the project; and an oral presentation of the topic to a panel of judges. Students can choose to complete the project in December (early timeline) or in April (regular timeline).
The first component of this project, the written document, will require students to use specific skills such as research, organization, and time management to produce one of the following: a formal research paper, a resource digest, or a technical document.
The second portion consists of applying acquired information to produce a project that demonstrates mastery of the topic. All students will need mentors who will provide expertise for their projects. Projects are to be worked on and completed outside the regular classroom.
The third facet requires students to keep portfolios. The final component is an oral presentation given by students to a board comprised of adults and students. During this presentation students will explain the learning that occurred in completing the research and the project.
One of the objectives of the GRP is to teach students to prioritize their time in order to meet deadlines. Due dates for the components are given many weeks in advance, and students are expected to meet them.
To graduate in May, students must complete and pass each of the above components, as well as meeting all other graduation requirements.
