Book: I

Section: Instruction

Title: Graduation Requirements Criteria For Senior Capstones

Code: IKF-R2

Status: Active

Adopted: May 31, 2016

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Criteria for Senior Capstones

1. A capstone project for a graduate of Portland Public Schools challenges students to demonstrate and reflect upon each of the following Guiding Principles:

1. A clear and effective communicator
2. An integrative and informed thinker
3. A responsible and involved citizen
4. A creative and analytical problem solver
5. A self-directed and life-long learner

2. A capstone project provides students with significant student choice, independence, and responsibility, inspiring them to achieve their personal best.

3. A capstone project requires students to present their learning to an authentic audience. This audience should include people with an interest in or knowledge of the topic, and be wider than a typical classroom audience.

4. A capstone project requires students to engage in deep and meaningful research that answers an essential question, integrating technology when appropriate.