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Course
035: .5 credit per semester
You’ve
heard about it, but do you know what it’s all
about? This is a self-designed, independent
project that you select with help from your
community mentor.
Senior Challenge is an exploratory, experiential
project of the student's own design which is based
on an area of particular interest to the student.
The student will write a formal proposal through
an application form which must be approved by the
faculty advisor(s). The student will then be
matched with a community mentor and spend at least
30 on-site hours; 45 total as a participant
observer in that work setting. The project
will culminate in a televised presentation of the student's
learning and project results. Archives of
past and present Senior Challenge projects are
located at the South Burlington Community Library.
The Senior Challenge is designed to
allow students to explore an area of interest
about which they feel passionate. The skills
which need to be demonstrated through the project
include oral and written communication, knowledge
of the work world, risk taking, commitment, and
independent inquiry. This is the culminating
experience in the school-to-work experiences being
developed K-12.
This
is a great opportunity to:
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Build a resume and gain experience in a field of
interest.
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Identify college majors or fields of interest and
how they may apply to your future.
• Establish connections in an area of interest.
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Receive a professionally produced DVD of your
presentation that may be used to assist in the
college-application process.
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Leave a lasting legacy at SBHS.
Note:
Enrollment will be dependent on the ability to
schedule core time with course advisor.
CLICK
HERE FOR APPLICATION
Fall
Deadlines
Spring
Deadlines
Information
Sheet
Examples
of Past Work
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