Dates

Activities

September

Capstone introduced; through September, students will receive assistance on developing their Capstone project and proposal.

September 26-27

Preliminary Capstone proposals due; while students may not be able to submit a complete proposal at this time, they must submit as much as possible so that we can make sure that everyone is pursuing a feasible project idea.

October 1-5

First Meeting with Capstone Advisors. (one-on-one or as a group)

October 3-4

Preliminary proposals returned to students; if your preliminary proposal idea is not approved for further development, you'll receive assistance in revising it. Confirmation of Capstone Advisors.

October 30-31

Final Revised Capstone proposal due.

November 13-16

Second Meeting with Capstone Advisors.

January 22-25

Third Meeting with Capstone Advisors.

Semester 2

Dates

Activities

March 3-7

Fourth Meeting with Capstone Advisors.

April 1-2

Rough Capstone materials are due; by this date, Capstones will be completed and students will turn in a complete draft of their project notebook or paper.

April 1-11

Fifth meeting with capstone advisors

April 23-24

Complete the Senior Capstone Summary form. Turn in 50 word capstone summary for program listing.

Rehearsal Presentation for Capstone advisors.

April 30, May 1

Final Capstone materials due.

May 6-7

Seniors will present Capstone projects to CAL juniors.

May

Invitational postcards are addressed to family, friends, mentors, and community members.

May 14-15

Final Capstone presentations.

May 28-29

Mail thank you letters to mentors, outside advisors, capstone project stakeholders.