Writing Manual & Sea King Capstone - Palos Verdes High School
Writing Manual & Sea King Capstone - Palos Verdes High School
Writing Manual & Sea King Capstone - Palos Verdes High School
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<strong>Sea</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Capstone</strong> Process<br />
The <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Capstone</strong> process will utilize a three-tiered approach which will be coordinated<br />
through English classes that will focus on CCSS writing. All seniors will be required to complete<br />
Tier 1.<br />
Tier 1<br />
Seniors will complete a written report about their capstone. All seniors will present their<br />
capstone to a presentation board with an open audience in the MPR/GYM during a <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>King</strong><br />
<strong>Capstone</strong> Bronze Exhibition. District officials, industry partners, faculty and community<br />
members will grade the capstones and presentations with a scoring rubric. This portion of the <strong>Sea</strong><br />
<strong>King</strong> <strong>Capstone</strong> is mandatory for all seniors with the graded results incorporated into their English<br />
class grade.<br />
Students will be paired with a faculty mentor and provided opportunities to connect with an<br />
industry leader. Each career pathway will have an advisory board that will consist of faculty and<br />
industry sector partners (Each pathway, or “academy” will have an Academy Coordinator; an<br />
Academy Director will oversee all 5 academies). Students will receive guidance during<br />
Interdisciplinary Team Meeting Days on Late Start Wednesday. Students may work individually<br />
or with a partner to create a capstone.<br />
<strong>Capstone</strong> preparation will consist of students selecting a design from College and Career<br />
Pathways by industry sector:<br />
• Arts, Media & Entertainment<br />
• Education, Psychology & Public Service<br />
• Engineering & Environmental Science<br />
• Health Sciences & Medical Technology<br />
• Business, Marketing & Sales<br />
(Sectors were adapted from career pathways identified through Linked Learning Initiative)<br />
Tier 2<br />
A total of 50 seniors will be selected from the <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Capstone</strong> Silver Exhibition scoring and<br />
will be invited by stakeholders (faculty, industry leaders, and district staff) to compete in a panel<br />
presentation. The 50 seniors will be grouped into industry sectors and a panel specific to each<br />
industry sector will judge the capstones. These seniors will receive a special graduation cord.<br />
Tier 3<br />
From the 50 seniors scored by the panels, the top 5 students or pairs will compete in front of a<br />
mixed-industry panel in the <strong>Sea</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Capstone</strong> Gold Exhibition with the opportunity to compete<br />
for scholarships. In addition, finalists will be provided a unique graduation sash.<br />
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