Graduation Project Presentation
All students are required to present their finalized project to a panel of judges and an audience of underclassmen. Provided below are links to specific PowerPoint presentation templates based on your final product: Product, Job Shadowing, or Volunteering. An example of how a completed PowerPoint might look is also provided. Guidelines for the presentation are also listed. Please be sure to read through the expectations of the presentation.
All students are required to present their finalized project to a panel of judges and an audience of underclassmen. Provided below are links to specific PowerPoint presentation templates based on your final product: Product, Job Shadowing, or Volunteering. An example of how a completed PowerPoint might look is also provided. Guidelines for the presentation are also listed. Please be sure to read through the expectations of the presentation.
Presentation guidelines are as follows:
- The student should wait for a signal from the facilitator before beginning.
- The facilitator will introduce the panel to the student.
- The student should remember that this is a formal presentation. Dress appropriately. Consult a teacher, academic advisor, mentor, or presentation rubric to ensure appropriate selection of attire.
- The student should not chew gum.
- The student should be aware of personal body language. Avoid nervous gestures that may adversely affect the presentation.
- The student should maintain eye contact with panelists.
- The student should not read the presentation.
- The student should practice the presentation several times until comfortable with its format and content. Time the presentation to be sure that the time limit is not exceeded.
- The student should try to anticipate what questions review panelists might ask and plan answers that might be given. While panelists may not ask these exact questions, this will provide an opportunity to practice ahead of time.
- Speeches must meet the 6 to 10 minute time limit.
- Students must complete an acceptable dress rehearsal prior to the panel presentation with academic advisor.
- Speeches are judged on content and delivery.
- Students are required to use a technological component: audio and/or visual aids.
- A completed portfolio is required to share with the panel.
Presentation Schedule