Parents

Dear Parents:
==In order to keep pace with the high expectations of today’s graduates, Rutland School has implemented a program that will better prepare your student for life after high school. Each graduating student will complete a Senior Endeavor Project which will entail : == ==The purpose of the project is to allow students to demonstrate the knowledge and maturity they have gained during the course of their education. It must be a “learning stretch,” meaning that it must go beyond what one already knows or has experienced. ==
 * ==research paper, ==
 * ==electronic portfolio, ==
 * ==presentation, ==
 * ==working with a professional mentor, and ==
 * ==project. ==

==__Your student__ will find a mentor in the field they have selected. The role of the mentor is to provide support and guidance throughout the Endeavor. Project committee must approve the mentor ==
 * The cost is the sole responsibility of the student. Projects do not have to have ANY expense. **


 * The project should not violate any school rules or policies. **

==Your student may wish to begin his/her project over the summer; they will need permission from you and the faculty committee before they start work on the project. There will be a meeting during the summer and you are welcome to come visit with them at that time if you have further questions. During this meeting they will be reassigned their school computer for project use. ==