Senior Exit Project Guidelines - 2019-20

Sep 24, 2026

Senior Exit Project Guidelines outlines a student-centered graduation requirement for Eureka Jr./Sr. High School. Students maintain a portfolio with projects and reflections across disciplines, select a minimum number of works starting in junior year, and finalize selection in senior year to demonstrate growth and readiness for post-secondary roles. The project includes a 3-ring binder portfolio, a presentation, and an exit interview, with non-completion preventing participation in graduation. The booklet provides rationale, portfolio requirements, writing and résumé support, verification and reflection forms, and presentation/interview guidance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryGeneral

FormatPDF

Pages36

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Senior Exit Project Guidelines

Portfolio Guidelines

Rationale

Personal Creed

Six-Word Memoir

Letters of Recommendation Guidelines

Cover Letter (Business Letter) Guidelines

Cover Letter Format and Template

Writing a Résumé and Résumé Template

Community and School Service Guidelines

Academic Projects and Scrapbook Section

Growth Over Time

Job Shadowing Guidelines

Civic Involvement Verification and Reflection Form

Thank You Notes Guide

College and/or Career Analysis and Goals

Portfolio Score Sheet and Presentation Guidelines

Exit Interview Score Sheet and Interview Preparation Questions

Mentor Guidelines and Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Exit Project Guidelines Artwork by H. Renken 2019-20 Senior Exit Project During their tenure at Eureka Jr./Sr. High School, and with the aid of classroom teachers, students will maintain portfolios that include a variety of projects and reflections from various disciplines. Starting in junior year and finalizing during senior year, students will select a minimum number of the projects from their portfolio to showcase growth over time and preparedness as effective communicators, critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and well-rounded, productive members of society. Note: The Senior Exit Project, consisting of a portfolio (3-ring binder), a presentation, and an exit interview, is a graduation requirement of Eureka Jr./Sr. High School. Students who do NOT complete the Senior Exit Project will NOT be allowed to walk with their class at graduation. Table of Contents for Senior Exit Project booklet Rationale .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Portfolio Guidelines ............................................................................................................................. 4 Personal Creed ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Six-Word Memoir ................................................................................................................................ 6 Letters of Recommendation Guidelines ................................................................................................. 7 Writing a Letter of Recommendation .................................................................................................... 8 Cover Letter (Business Letter) Guidelines ............................................................................................. 9 Cover Letter (Business Letter) Writing Guidelines ................................................................................ 10 Cover Letter (Business Letter) Format................................................................................................... 11 Cover Letter (Business Letter) Template ............................................................................................... 12 Writing a Résumé ................................................................................................................................ 13 Résumé Action Words .......................................................................................................................... 15 Résumé Template.................................................................................................................................. 16 Community and School Service Guidelines ........................................................................................... 17 Community and School Service Verification and Reflection Form......................................................... 18 Academic Projects ................................................................................................................................ 20 Scrapbook Section ................................................................................................................................ 21 Growth Over Time ................................................................................................................................ 22 Job Shadowing Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 23 Civic Involvement Verification and Reflection Form............................................................................. 24 Guide to Writing Thank You Notes ...................................................................................................... 25 College and/or Career Analysis ........

FAQs

What is the Senior Exit Project and what components are required?

The Senior Exit Project includes a portfolio (3-ring binder), a presentation, and an exit interview. It is a graduation requirement of Eureka Jr./Sr. High School.

When do students start selecting projects for the Senior Exit Project?

Students select a minimum number of projects from their portfolio to showcase growth over time and complete the selection during senior year.

What happens if a student does not complete the Senior Exit Project?

Students who do NOT complete the Senior Exit Project will NOT be allowed to walk with their class at graduation.

Sep 24, 2026

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