1. The Written Portfolio

The senior's portfolio will be the culmination/collection of high school course work. The portfolio is a unique opportunity for the senior to take an in-depth look at oneself - past, present, and future. It will also serve as a useful outline and basis for the oral presentations later in the school year.

2. The Senior Thesis

An argumentative paper will be written on any topic of the senior's choice with the approval of the R.O.P.E. seminar teacher, home group teacher, and thesis advisor. The topic will be chosen at the beginning of the second quarter when the R.O.P.E. teacher will give assistance in the actual writing. The paper is an opportunity for students to explore individual interests in areas of foreign language, psychology, sociology, art, music, language arts, history, science and math. This paper will be defended before the senior's R.O.P.E. English content evaluator.

3. Oral Presentation

The following areas will be presented to the individual R.O.P.E. content evaluator(s). Students in all areas, where it is appropriate, should include current events. Passing the oral presentations is required for graduation. Successfully completing these presentations will also result in the earning of the R.O.P.E. medal on the evening of the ceremony.

English
Human Relations (ethics)
Mathematics
Professional Proficiency (every day living skills, individual assessment)
Science
Fine Art
Geography
History

Walden III (6-12)

Academics

Advanced Placement

Parkside Access to College Credit (PACC)

R.O.P.E.

World Language