EPHS has adopted a
state-wide plan that will ensure that students graduate with
standards of proficiency.
Employers have requested that students
have certain employability skills upon exiting secondary
schools. Student Portfolios and Senior Project are two ways
for students to gain exposure to good work habits and to
prepare them for adulthood.
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New Graduation Requirements
The Board of Regents and The Rhode Island Department of
Education have mandated graduation requirements for all
students beginning with the Class of 2008. In order to
graduate from East Providence High School, students must
successfully complete the following courses.
|
Course |
Number of Classes |
|
English |
4 |
|
Mathematics |
4 (1 course can be math -related) |
|
Science |
3 (beginning
with class of 2010) |
|
Social Studies |
3 |
|
Computer Literacy |
1 |
|
Art/Music* |
1 |
|
Physical Education |
4 |
|
* must
demonstrate proficiency. |
Student Portfolio
The student portfolio is a compilation of a student’s work
in grades 9-11 that addresses skills to prepare him/her for
the Senior Project.
Senior Project
The Senior Project will consist of the following:
written research paper
an internship (15 hrs. outside of school)
a product
an exhibition (demonstration in front of teachers and
community members)
Advisory
At EPHS, Advisory is a teacher-led program in which an
advisor and approximately 15 students spend time each day
working on portfolios, talking about current issues
(personal, school, national, or global) and building
trusting relationships.
Skills Needed to Complete Senior Project
Communication
Conveying thoughts or opinions effectively
Presenting information, distinguishing between relevant
and irrelevant
Explaining a concept to others
Interviewing others/being interviewed
Computer Knowledge
Using Microsoft Office
Developing visual aids for presentations
Using a computer for communication
Learning a new software program
Employability
Assuming responsibility for own learning
Persisting until job is completed
Working independently
Developing career interests/goals
Responding to criticism or questions
Information Retrieval
Searching for information via the computer
Searching for information using community members
Searching for print information
Reading
Following written directions
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Locating and choosing appropriate reference materials
Reading for personal learning
Writing
Using language accurately
Organizing and relating ideas when writing
Proofing and editing
Synthesizing information from several sources
Documenting sources
Developing an outline/webbing
Writing to persuade or justify a position
Creating memos, letters, and other forms of
correspondence
Teamwork
Taking initiative
Working on a team
Thinking
Problem-Solving
Identifying key problems or questions
Developing strategies to address problems
Developing an action plan or timeline
Evaluating results
Self-reflection
Evaluate others
Research
Defining a problem
Developing a hypothesis
Collecting and analyzing data (surveys, interviews,
etc.)
Creating graphic representations (charts, graphs, etc.)
Writing a report – research or scientific
Other
Other skills should include proficiencies / skills in
Art, Music, Ind. Art, Community Service, World
Languages, or extra-curricular activities.
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