When can I start my senior Project?
Students can begin their approved project the summer after their junior year—no sooner.
Why Can't I do a project with my friend?
Too many times, group projects have failed for one reason or another, so the school has chosen to exclude group projects.
Why do I have to complete a senior project?
Completing a senior project is a state-wide graduation requirement.
why does Hillcrest's senior project seem different from other schools?
Hillcrest upholds its high standard for excellence is through a rigorous capstone course that all students must complete. We believe that all of our students can do difficult things. After years of collaboration with education professionals, we stand by our approach to this state requirement.
Is hillcrest getting rid of senior project?
No. This rumor circulates every year. Senior Project will remain a Hillcrest graduation requirement indefinitely.
Can I do my senior project with another school?
If Senior Project is taken at another institution (BOHS for example) then you cannot graduate from Hillcrest. You can, however, graduate from the school at which you took the class. Only those who complete this class at Hillcrest can graduate from Hillcrest.
Why haven't I heard back from the committee yet?
- The committee has not meet yet. They meet only a few times per year to approve projects (May & September). If you submit your Approval Form after the spring of your junior year, it will not be approved until the committee returns in the fall.
- The email the committee sent to your school account may have been routed to your junk mail—go check it.
- The committee never received your approval form. Sometimes students think they submitted a form, but they can be mistaken.
Why wasn't my project approved?
Common reasons why projects are not approved:
- Not enough information for the committee to understand your end goal
- Not enough information for the committee to understand your plan to achieve your end goal
- The committee did not think this project was achievable in the given time frame
- The Approval Form was not signed by you, your parent/guardian, or both
- The form was incomplete in some way
what happens if i fail senior project?
It depends. Perhaps a student planned poorly, had too many absences (and missed essential deadlines), or they experienced catastrophic unforeseen events that affected their ability to finish. If the student failed because of something within their control, they forfeit the opportunity to graduate from Hillcrest. If they failed because of something outside of their control, we try to work with them.