Philosophy

The philosophy of the Senior Exhibition at East Mountain High School is to create a culminating project that defines and illustrates individual student growth in education, in the community, and as a person. This project should also demonstrate creativity, uniqueness, autonomy, and awareness; in addition, it should articulate the validity of the student as a lifelong learner, his/her commitment to responsibility as a citizen, and his/her determination to choose the best path in life according to his/her personal values, morals and codes.

Guiding Principles/Tenets/Pieces of Work

Each student will present a final project that involves extended reflection.
Each student will prepare reflections and components leading to presentation.
Each student will complete a Senior Service Learning Project.
Each student will examine, compare and contrast academic assignments and/or research projects.
Each student will think critically about final presentation and articulate thoughts based on who they truly are and what they truly believe about their own individual self and being.

Assessment & Accountability

Students will be held accountable for their work throughout the year.
Students will be held accountable through the final presentation.
Students will be assessed by a panel of varied individuals, most are student chosen.
Students will showcase their learning through a final speech and presentation, which will include many of the following elements:
 - goodbye speech
 - multi-genre presentation
 - time limit
 - effective usage of time in planning and in presentation
 - individuality and creativity
 - reflection of academic performance and assignments
 - demonstration of community and reflection of Senior Service Learning Project
 - final reflection and projection paper

Ramping

Since Senior Exhibition is a capstone demonstrating the student’s growth and ability to become a successful adult and responsible citizen, the presentation will prove/show the following:
 - Students must have achieved presentation skills.
 - Students must have achieved sustained oral presentation ability.
 - Students understand the Senior Exhibition is a natural responsibility as a student at EMHS from the date of acceptance into the school.
 - Students attend various senior presentations throughout years prior to senior year.