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Zillah High School
Senior Culminating Project
PEARLS
(Portfolio of Essential Academic Requirements and Life Skills)
 
 
Note to visitors: The information presented is for Zillah School District students and their families to help them to complete the state mandated Senior Culminating Project for graduation.  PEARLS has been in development since 1992 and a ZHS graduation requirement since 1994.   The Zillah School District has spent considerable time and resources in development and implementation of PEARLS.  We feel it is a solid project that has proven its benefits over the years.  Many other districts have patterned parts of their culminating projects after PEARLS.  All we ask is that if you choose to use parts of our project, please contact the Superintendent (509.829.5911) for permission to copy and use materials and to please give notation of a credit of thanks to the Zillah School District.
PEARLS Check List
PEARLS Project Narrative
Component #1
Component #2  

Component #3

Component #4
Due Dates of Components

Faculty Advisors Class of 2009
Panel Presentation Schedule
 
 
 

 Component #1 Topics

Community Service Form

Goals: Short & Long Term Introduction and Brain Storming Exercises

Goals: Short & Long Term Organization and Composition

Job Shadow Form

Job Shadow-Registration for FREE Yakima Chamber of Commerce Placement Service

Letters of Recommendation-Tips

Letters of Recommendation Information Sheet

Personal Statement Brain Storming, Organization and Composition Help

Personal Statement Requirements

Personal Statement Samples (from the colleges)

WSU Personal Statement Tips

Resume Composition Tips Sheet

Resume Sample #1     

Resume Sample #2

 

Component #2 Topics

Attendance Records: Contact the ZHS office for a copy.

College Applications: Apply on line at the colleges of your choice.

College Fair Verification Form

FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form

Immunization Records: Contact the ZHS office for a copy.

Income Tax Form:  May be a practice or an actual form completed.

Job Application Form:  May be a practice or an actual form completed.  You can stop by any business to get an application.

Job Interview Form

Letters of inquiry, application, and/or acceptance

NCAA Clearinghouse

Open House & Parent Tour Form

Public Meeting Form: City Council, County Commission, School Board, etc.

Running Start Program Form

Scholarship Applications: You may pick applications from this page or any other scholarships of interest.

School Activities Log: You  may use this form or develop your own organized display.

Selective Service Registration: Males only

Transcript with class ranking:  Contact Mr. Griffin for a copy.

Visitation Form: College, School, Military

Voter Registration:

WOIS Careers Activities

YV Tech Application

 

Component #3 Topics

Missing Best Works-Make Up or Transfer Student Options

 

 Component #4 Topics

13th Year Plan Documentation

Essay Information

Essay Evaluation Sheet

Essay Brainstorming, Organization and Composition

Essay-PowerPoint Example

Panel Member Information

Panel Presentation Criteria (Grading)

Panel Presentation Evaluation Sheet

Panel Presentation Information

Panel Presentation-PowerPoint Introduction

Returning Guidance Folder Documents for the Portfolio

Portfolio Criteria (Grading)

Portfolio Evaluation Sheet

Portfolio Organization

 

 

PEARLS Due Dates:  Class of 2009

The PEARLS project is a State Board of Education and Zillah School District graduation requirement and is part of student eligibility.  Due dates for materials (8:00 am) are:
 
Best Works Grade 11                              May 01
Component #1 items to Advisors            September 22
 (Goals, Personal Statement, Resume)                 
Component #1   Graded                           October 06
Component #2   Graded                           November 18
Senior Best Work Graded                       January 20
Essay to Advisor                                      February 02
Essay Clearance Graded                         February 09
Last Day to Choose a Panel                    February 12
Panels Assigned by Draw                        February 13
Portfolio to Advisor                                  February 17
Final Portfolio to Mr. Griffin                   February 23
Panel Presentations                                 March 16-20
EARLY PRESENTATION: Students who are checked off for all  PEARLS requirements may select special panels (which may include in class presentations) and present during November-February.
 
FUTURE VISIONS SCHOLARSHIP: Students who successfully complete PEARLS panels prior to March 1 are eligible to compete for Future Visions Scholarships.  Not every student who completes PEARLS early earns a scholarship; however it opens the door to this special scholarship competition.
 
PANEL SELECTIONS: Seniors who complete all requirements by February 12 will be allowed to choose their March panels.  The remaining Seniors will be assigned on February 13 to March panels.
 
If you or your parents have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Torres, Mr. Griffin or your advisor.
 
Class of 2009 PEARLS Advisors
Sorted by Student   Sorted by Staff
Name Advisor   Name Advisor
Alejandre, Irene Masini   Barnes, Curtis Anderson
Alviso, Jorge Robillard   Burnell, Sarah Anderson
Alvizo, Ramon Nelson, M   Patterson, Jade Anderson
Argo, Rachel Johnson, Ken   Quigley, DJ Anderson
Ayala, Cynthia Nelson/Kuhnenn   Simpson, Laura Anderson
Barnes, Curtis Anderson   Burnes, Brianna Brant
Barocio, Jenrri Cruz   Gunnier, Kelsy Jo Brant
Bergner, Blake Charbonneau   Morales, Frank Brant
Berry, Matthew Tveter   Nash, Amanda Brant
Brady, Dana Johnson, Ken   Schilperoort, Jordan Brant
Burnell, Sarah Anderson   Diaz, Eduardo Calhoun
Burnes, Brianna Brant   Gonzalez, Jesse Calhoun
Butler, Lindsey Gabriel, K   McCombs, Tanner Calhoun
Casillas, Amanda Charbonneau   Prado, Alissa Calhoun
Casillas, Chris Robillard   Comer, Keith Camarata
Cerna, Jordan Johnson, Ken   Gay, Lynn Rachelle Camarata
Clarence, Samantha Christianson   Roybal, Britney Camarata
Comer, Keith Camarata   Schlenker, Ethan Camarata
Curtin, Sam Gabriel, G   Thomas, Kelsee Camarata
Davis, Anna Lee Kushner   Estrada, Daniel Carter
Diaz, Eduardo Calhoun   Guerrero, Jaime Carter
Duce, Korie Johnson, Kathy   Mendoza, Jose Carter
Dunbar, Cody Raab   Rodriquez, Jose Carter
Estrada, Daniel Carter   Salazar, Albert Carter
Gallegos, Rosie Nelson/Kuhnenn   Bergner, Blake Charbonneau
Garcia, Benito Toth   Casillas, Amanda Charbonneau
Garcia, Jose Ramon Tveter   Nelson, Michael Charbonneau
Gay, Lynn Rachelle Camarata   Porter, Glen Charbonneau
Godfrey, Nicole Raab   Tynan, Kyle Charbonneau
Gomez, Rosalinda Johnson, Ken   Clarence, Samantha Christianson
Gonzalez, Alejandro Toth   Hoffman, Amanda Christianson
Gonzalez, Jesse Calhoun   Howard, Amanda Christianson
Gonzalez, Pablo Toth   Kilthau, Eric Christianson
Guerrero, Jaime Carter   Ziegler, Bayli Christianson
Gunnier, Kelsy Jo Brant   Barocio, Jenrri Cruz
Guthrie, Rosebud