Capstone
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What is a Capstone?
What is a Capstone? The capstone is a rigorous learning opportunity that allows students to reflect and share in personally meaningful ways and is a requirement for Career-Life Connections and for graduation. The purpose of the capstone is to let students demonstrate the knowledge, competencies, and passion(s) that they can offer the world, as they integrate personal interests, strengths, and new learning with preferred future possibilities. It is a deeper learning experience that supports the student’s continued learning journey into post-graduation possibilities and provides an opportunity to reflect and synthesize as well as showcase and celebrate.
The capstone includes, but is not limited to, three components:
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1. Self-assessment and critical analysis: Students reflect on experiences in school and out of school, assess development in the Core Competencies, and share highlights of their learning journey and preferred next steps.
2. Process and representation: Informed by their critical analysis, and connecting to their plans for post-graduation, students engage in a deeper learning process with intent as they design, assemble, and share their capstone representation.
3. Showcase and celebrate: Students present their learning journey, including plans for post-graduation, to a relevant audience
The capstone components are an opportunity for students to further develop and showcase their strengths, passions, and learning journey to a relevant audience. As a celebration of their learning journey, the capstone is a place where students are encouraged to share successes both in school and out of school, including their reflections on Core Competency development, their contributions and aspirations, and their plans for post-graduation. The capstone can take many different forms, depending on student needs and interests and the opportunities available in local school communities.
Capstone Process
Introduction:
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All of the participating students will be entered into a Microsoft Team where information will be shared throughout the process.
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This will be the place to find mass communication with all of the students
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We will also be using the chat function to communicate directly with students. Please ensure if you have the app on your phone to have the notifications turned on.
Application:
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This will be shared via the MS Team
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The format for the application will be on a Microsoft Form.
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On the form the student will describe what their project will be as well as how it will be presented. They will also need to declare one of four streams their project will fall under. Streams include:
1. Community Service
2. Cultural Exploration
3. Event Planning
4. Project Based (may include but not limited to)
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Hobby/Interest
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Music
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Theater
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Video Game or Software Development Wood/Metal work
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Film
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Ties to Post Graduate Studies
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Approval:
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The application will be reviewed by the Career Center for approval. The student will be notified if they can proceed or if they need to come into the office to make changes to their planning
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Reasons for not being accepted may be for several reasons such as
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Not realistic
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Not enough to showcase their skills and competencies
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Not enough thought/detail
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Missing information
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Journal Entries:
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There will be 3 journal entries that are required in this process
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Pre – this is to be completed after the approval process outlining why the student chose this stream, why the particular mode of delivery, expectations and other details which will be specifically outlined
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During – How things are going during the process. Challenges, expectations, direction and other outlined topics
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Post – this will be an entry to be done after completion of the project PRIOR to presenting their Capstone. The focus is on the journey as well as thoughts on the upcoming presentation
Capstone due:
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All students will have the same due date for the project to be complete. This will be managed through MS Teams.
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After the assignments have been received, presentations will be done through a sign-up process occurring over a period of 3-4 weeks. The presentations will take place during school hours which may include lunch, before and after school.
Presentation:
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Each student will be required to showcase their capstone to a Careers teacher.
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The student will have an allotted time to present that includes time for the teacher to ask questions
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This will be the final step and evaluation piece for the Capstone process
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There must be a visual component included in this presentation. Examples could be any of the following
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PowerPoint/Slides
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Video
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Piece of art or performance
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Helpful Videos and Information
A video explaining the application process.
This video will helps to illustrate the difference between an idea and a Capstone. It will help you in your thought process and developing your application.
Capstone FAQ
When does my Capstone project need to be finished?
Exact date is TBD but early May will be when your project will need to be finished, presentations will be after that project due date.
Can I use a major project that I did in another class, or my Science Academy Capstone?
No - the 2 credits you are getting for completing CLC B and the Capstone are unique - as such your CLC Capstone Project needs to be it's own identifiable thing, separate from your other course work. Of course that other course work can serve as inspiration in developing your CLC Capstone.
Do I have to have all the details of my project figured out before completing the Application?
No - having said that your Application should serve as the blueprint for your project, it should include a thought out structure, timeline and steps.
How 'big' does this project have to be?
It is difficult to generalize, but Capstones are meant to be a rigorous learning opportunity. Capstones should be a deeper learning experience that supports the students' continued learning journey. This cannot be accomplished without a significant investment of time and energy.
Where to Find Us
16060-108 Avenue
Surrey, B.C. Canada V4N 1M1
604-582-9231
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School Hours or By Appointment
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