Case Study of Senior Project Programs for Best-Practices Methodology

Senior project programs are an important component to the student, school, and community. How does a school that has no history of a senior project program build an effective program? This case study of best-practices methodology is based on the qualitative analysis of online material provided by Poway High School and Helix Charter High School coupled with educational literature on the subject. Recommendations in the structure, timeline, and community involvement aspects of a senior project program are presented with the intent that they will help guide the creation of a pilot senior project program for Tehachapi High School. The case study itself is limited in scope and purpose, but could be used by other schools as a resource, who do not have a senior project program but are looking to implement one.