1602 Second Avenue
Zillah, Washington 98953-9682
Phone   509-829-5565
 
Senior Culminating Project
PEARLS
Portfolio of Essential Academic Requirements and Life Skills

 

PEARLS Project Table of Contents

Check List PEARLS  Narrative Component #1 Component #2   Component #3 Component #4
Due Dates Class of 2012 Faculty Advisors Class of 2012 Panel Presentation Schedule-2012 Plan for students Grades 9-11    
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.   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 to the Zillah School District.
 

 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

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/Conference 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

High School and Beyond Plan-Form

High School and Beyond Plan Documentation (13th Year plan)

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 2011
 
The Washington State School Board of Education requires a Culminating Project be completed in order to earn a High School Diploma.  Successful completion of PEARLS is approved to meet the state culminating project requirements.  Since it is graded, credit is earned and is a graduation requirement, PEARLS is part of student eligibility process at ZHS.
Best Works Graded (Includes all 9-11 work)
May 01
Component #1 items to Advisors (Goals, Personal Statement, Resume)
September 19
Component #1 Completed Section-Graded on Skyward
October 3
Early PEARLS Panel Presentation Opportunity

October 27

Component #2 Completed Section-Graded on Skyward
November 17
Senior Essay due to Advisor for Review
January 10
Essay Cleared by Advisor-Graded on Skyward
February 01
Portfolio due to Advisor (With all items including Senior Best Works)
February 13
Last Day for Senior Panel Choice (Must have portfolio cleared by advisor)
February 16
Remaining Seniors Assigned to Panels by Draw
February 17
Portfolio Approved by Advisor to Mr. Griffin-Graded on Skyward
February 21
Panel Presentations-Graded on Skyward
March 13-15
March 29-30
WEBSITE HELP: Go to the Senior Guidance website www.zillahschools.org/ZHS/ZHS_Sr_Guidance  to get all needed forms, examples and information to complete your project.
 
EARLY PRESENTATION: Students who are checked off for all  PEARLS requirements may select special panels (which may include in class presentations) and present from October 15 through March 10.
 
PANEL SELECTIONS: Seniors who clear their portfolio with an advisor before February 16 will be allowed to choose their own placement for March panels.  On February 17 the remaining Seniors will be assigned to open panels for the March presentations.
 
If you have any questions or concerns about PEARLS, please contact your PEARLS Advisor, Mr. Griffin or Mr. Torres.
 
Class of 2012 PEARLS Advisors
Student Advisor
Abundis, Daniel Mrs. Gabriel
Acosta, Jesus Mr. Gabriel
Acosta, Jose Mr. Gabriel
Aho, Joshua Mr. Robillard
Amador, Natali Mrs. Anderson
Ames, Oliver Mrs. Brant
Balash, Liam Mrs. Camarata
Barajas, Nathan  Mrs. Gabriel
Blythe, Chloe  Mr. Masini
Boden, Holle Mr. Christianson
Burnes, Levi  Mrs. Carter
Camarata, Sean Mrs. Brant
Cardenas, Mike Mr. Charbonneau
Carter, Chantel Mr. Nelson
Cevallos-Marquez, Maria Mr. Masini
Chappell, Kelan Mr. Gabriel
Chavez, Ernesto Mr. Charbonneau
Comer, Kent Mr. Nelson
Cuellar, Ricardo Mrs. Johnson
Cuevas, Leticia Ms. Winters
Curfman, Hunter Mrs. Kahtani
Dado, Esteban Mrs Kuhnhenn
Daviston, Nicholas Mrs. Nelson
Diaz, Adrian Mr. Robillard
Diaz, Juan Mr. Robillard
Dionicio, Ashley Mrs. Calhoun
Driesen, Toni Mrs. Calhoun
Dunbar, Troy Mrs. Carter
Ellis, Britten Mrs. Carter
Erickson, Helena Mr. Schoonover
Estrada, Isaac Mr. Charbonneau
Fergus, Lucas Mr. Nelson
Fink, Trevor Mrs. Johnson
Frank, Scott Mrs. Calhoun
Gagnon, Austin Mrs. Kahtani
Gomez, Alex Mr. Gabriel
Gonzalez, Kassandra Mr. Toth
Gonzalez, Roberto Mr. Raab
Hinchey, Brittany Mr. Gabriel
Holmes, Sharalyne Mrs. Brant
Howard, Janelle Mr. Johnson
Huizar, Susana Mr. Nelson
Ibarra, Jose Mrs. Calhoun
Jimenez, Tony Mrs. Gabriel
Kennedy, Steven Mrs. Kahtani
King, Tanner Mr. Christianson
Kramer, Kelly Mr. Christianson
Krueger, Alexa Mrs. Camarata
Lawson, Stephen Mrs. Carter
Littlejohn, Devin Mrs. Nelson
Lopez, Eric Mr. Robillard
Magana, Jose Mr. Toth
Mansfield, McHale Mr. Christianson
Marquez, Yessica Mr. Raab
McAvoy, Jaye Mr. Raab
McFarland, Donald Mrs. Brant
McMurray, Shaunacy Mrs. Johnson
Means, Shana Mrs. Camarata
Messmore, Landon Mrs. Gabriel
Mora, Tavia Mrs. Camarata
Nelson, Jennifer Mr. Nelson
Nelson, Tyler Mr. Charbonneau
Nicolas, Fidencio Mrs. Johnson
Ochoa, Vanessa  Mrs. Nelson
Pascal, Derrell  Mrs. Nelson
Paxton, Lacey Mr. Johnson
Pena, Meagan Mr. Schoonover
Polina, Enrique Mr. Raab
Prado, Amanda Mrs. Johnson
Ramirez, Andrea Ms. Winters
Renteria, Adriana  Mrs. Camarata
Rhode, Andrea Mr. Christianson
Robillard, Samantha Mrs. Anderson
Rodriguez, Angel Mrs. Anderson
Rodriguez, Lizbeth  Mrs Kuhnhenn
Ross, Derick Mrs. Gabriel
Russell, Dalayna  Mrs Kuhnhenn
Sadler, Gerald Mr. Gabriel
Salcedo, Alexis Ms. Winters
Sanchez, Araceli Mr. Toth
Sanchez, Justin Mrs. Carter
Sanchez, Sergio Mr. Robillard
Sanchez, Tiburcio Mrs. Nelson
Sandlin, Lauren Mr. Masini
Schuster, Corbin Mrs. Anderson
Shearer, Blaine Mrs. Brant
Stach, Kassandra Mr. Johnson
Stewart, Adison Mr. Masini
Stiles, Wyatt Mr. Toth
Tackett, Jalen Mr. Schoonover
Thomas, Cody Ms. Winters
Torres, Ammy Mr. Masini
Turntoes-Kuhnhenn, Shane Mrs. Anderson
Vandermeulen, Cecilee Mrs. Kahtani
Vasquez, Margarito Mrs. Calhoun
Villanueva, Demetrius Mr. Charbonneau
Wentz, Levi Mrs. Kahtani
Whipple, Kayla Mr. Johnson
Winters, Melia Mrs. Gabriel
Winters, Whitney Ms. Winters
Wysling, Katharina Mr. Johnson

 

 
PEARLS PANELS ASSIGNMENTS 2012
 
Will be posted in February 2012

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