ECTA Senior Capstone

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Guide pages

Book pp. 12-13

Grades And Recognition

This project counts in more than one class. This page shows where work counts and what exceptional projects may earn.

Student and teacher checks

Know Where The Work Counts

Grade and recognition guidance should help students submit the right evidence to the right class at the right time.

Students

  • Confirm which class receives each proposal, presentation, display, portfolio, and reflection grade.
  • Save the evidence that shows service, CTE mastery, presentation readiness, and final portfolio completion.
  • Ask about recognition only after you can point to specific evidence, not just effort or ambition.

Teachers and mentors

  • Clarify which teacher or class owns each grade before students submit final work.
  • Remind students when Google Form grading, paper rubric options, or program-specific evidence is required.
  • Use recognition conversations to ask for proof of community service, CTE growth, and professional promise.
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Quarter 2: Proposal Completion

The proposal phase focuses on getting the vision approved. A successful approved proposal becomes a grade in all listed classes.

  • English
  • Government
  • Senior Program Class
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Quarter 4: Presentation And Portfolio

The oral presentation and final Professional Portfolio, whether minimum or maximum path, count in the listed classes.

  • English
  • Economics
  • Senior Program Class
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Quarter 4: Celebration Day Display

The physical display during the Showcase Event is graded for effort, creativity, technical expertise, and program expectations.

  • Senior Program Class
Recognition p. 12

Principal's Award For Service To The Community

For projects that bridge classroom learning and the real world through meaningful service. This may include addressing a local need, supporting a non-profit, or creating a lasting resource for others.

Evidence To Gather

  • Clear community need or service component.
  • Evidence of who benefited.
  • Photos, letters, data, testimonials, or artifacts.
  • Celebration Day display evidence and portfolio highlight.
Recognition p. 12

Senior Project With Distinction

A high honor granted by Senior Program Teachers for exemplary work that shows strong growth and professional promise in the student's CTE Program of Study.

Evidence To Gather

  • Exemplary technical skill.
  • Innovation, precision, or unusually strong execution.
  • Teacher support for distinction.
  • Certificate displayed during Celebration Day and included in the portfolio.