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 support the transition to life past graduation. 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
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. 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. Showcase and celebrate: Students present their learning journey, including plans for post-graduation, to a relevant audience.