Senior Seminar Class Calendar

AUGUST 2020

1. Examine transcripts for certificate eligibility.
2. Bring in 1” three–ring binder & 1 ream of printing paper (for your use).
3. Business Attire research and acquire clothing.
4. Complete student and parent paperwork information.
5. Classroom and peer introductions/team building.
6. Prepare brag sheet/request letter of recommendation.
7. Sexual Harassment Training (Week 3).
8. Write Thank You note to presenter

SEPTEMBER 2020

1. Week 1- Prepare the following for internship interview and portfolio:  (save files).
   • Resume.
   • Letter of application.
   • Complete a Job Application.
   • Interviewing for your career.
2. Week 2 – 4 - Research/present career opportunities in your field of interest & colleges that offer your majors.
3. Complete internship interview w/ ICC.
4. Acquire internship coordinator’s contact information
5. Prepare internship folder (DO NOT LOSE THIS!!).
6. Submit Letters of Recommendations.
7. Write Thank You notes for letters of recommendation.

OCTOBER 2020

1. Submit 3 Project ideas and decide on one per group.
2. Begin individual research papers for project.
3. Submit first draft of research paper/peer review.
4. Prepare 1^st draft of Abstracts.

NOVEMBER 2020

1. Complete research paper.
2. Submit final draft of research paper.
3. Begin project and complete project task list.
4. Journaling during internships.

DECEMBER 2020

1. Prepare project info.
2. Submit Project/Presentation Plan Form Due Dec. 17.

JANUARY 2021

1. Learn and practice business social etiquette/dining.
2. Prepare business cards and pathway display board for Connections.
3. Attend “Connections To The Future”.  Jan 27 Nogales
4. Prepare “Thank You” letters for CTF guests (2-3 per student).
5. Prepare and Submit project components (see individual teacher deadlines).
6. Begin compiling project portfolio.
7. Prepare PowerPoint.
8. Practice Presentations.

FEBRUARY 2021

1. 2^nd Draft Abstracts due.
2. Complete Project.
3. Complete PowerPoint and speech.
4. Prepare 2 or more copies of project portfolio.
5. Practice presentations to 2 other classes/teachers.
6. Final Abstracts Due February 21.

MARCH 2021

1. Prepare 2 or more copies of project portfolio.
2. Present project to panel of judges. (NHS March 17, 18, RHS March 24)..
3. Prepare & Submit “Thank You” letters for judges.
4. Begin work on portfolio.

APRIL 2021

1. Continue work on portfolio
2. Prepare 2 minute introduction for portfolio.
3. Practice Exit Interviews.

MAY 2021

1. Complete final documents for portfolio.
2. Attend exit interview (RHS - May 13, NHS - May 19, 20 ).
3. Prepare “Thank You” letters for exit interview evaluators.
4. Complete final evaluation of Senior Seminar and the Career Certification Program.