SENIOR PROJECT

Class of 2026, 

The CNHS Senior Project is a graduation requirement, but it's really about getting to use what you learn in class for hands-on experiences, by picking projects that fit your interests and what you're good at. Projects aim to foster personal growth and show students how their skills can positively impact their community. These projects are awesome because you get to pick exactly what you want to do – the sky's the limit! Whether it's a cool art project or even starting a club, students have tons of freedom to dive into something they're passionate about. They've done everything from organizing donation drives and 5K races to working with local spots like animal shelters and elementary schools. It's hard to explain just how much freedom you have to make your project truly yours! Projects do NOT have to be a fundraiser or involve money in any way; the majority of projects have little to no money involved at all. Project options can focus on sharing time, talents, and knowledge.

The Senior Project's key components include:

Senior Project Coordinators will be available daily to support students throughout the process. Our website has lots of information, instructions, and videos, so be sure to check it all out!

We can’t wait to see what projects you come up with!

2025-2026 Senior Project Completion Timeline

This timeline is for students who are NOT enrolled in the Career Information and Exploration class.

All CNHS Senior Project Forms

Forms en Espanol

Three one-page reflection papers are to be completed during the student's senior year. Two are integrated into the Senior English curriculum, and the third reflection is the student's responsibility to complete. All three reflection papers are to be included in the final e-portfolio. (Guidelines are below.)

• Reflection #1 - Assigned during Q1, Senior English Class
• Reflection #2 - Assigned during Q2, Senior English Class
• Reflection #3 - Self-Evaluation - Students are expected to complete this independently

Senior Project Reflection Papers

Senior Project Ideas

Service Learning and Job Shadowing Opportunities

Prior Credit: Cohorts 2026 and 2027 can still count any service learning or job shadowing completed in 9th-11th grade, as the changes made to projects do not affect work they were already allowed to do.

Link to forms:
Job Shadow     

Service Learning

Mentor Information:

A mentor is someone from the community who has knowledge and experience in your topic area and is willing and able to provide support and guidance throughout your completion of your Senior Project. A mentor is a support person, not an organizer, director, or manager. A mentor is not your parent or anyone who lives with you. You are in the lead!

What your Community Mentor can do for you:

• Help answer questions you may have about the technical aspects of your project
• Give information on how to locate and access available resources
• Give general feedback
• Provide support and encouragement

The student is responsible for:

• Securing an appropriate mentor
• Completing and submitting all required mentor forms
• Being prepared and punctual for all appointments 
• Communicating with mentor, as needed, in a professional and timely manner
• Scheduling and attending mentor/student meetings
• Submitting all forms and logs, signed by mentor, in portfolio

The Community Mentor is responsible for:

• Advising and assisting student in the planning and development of their project
• Signing forms and logs provided by the student
• Being accessible to the student to meet as needed
• Confirming that the student did the project and filling out a final evaluation

Forms:

Parent/Guardian Approval Mentor Form

Community Mentor Form

Community Mentor Final Evaluation

The Essential Components:

• Proposal:
  • A detailed plan that articulates the project's objectives, highlighting the benefits for both the student and the community. Proposal Instructions
• Reflection Pieces:
  • Three one-page reflection papers are to be completed during the student's senior year. Two are integrated into the Senior English curriculum, and the third reflection is the student's responsibility to complete. All three reflection papers are to be included in the final e-portfolio.
• Project:
  • Students have the freedom to choose projects that are tailored to their interests and their ability to showcase the BCSC Expert Learner Outcomes. Students are encouraged to select a project that aligns with their strengths, passions, and unique skill sets. CNHS has a wide variety of project options and many resources for students.
• E-portfolio:
  • Documenting every stage of the project in chronological order and presenting it in an e-portfolio format.
• Presentation:
  • Each student will showcase their e-portfolios and projects to a panel of teachers and community members for assessment. Presentation Details

All forms, instructions, and detailed information are located on this website. Explore each tab for all the details. If you need any further assistance, please contact Erin Miller or Sarah Dismore via email. Contact info is at the bottom of the Senior Project Website's main page. 

Senior project updates and decisions were made by BCSC Continuous Improvement Council and the Administrative Office Senior Project Committee and made effective in May 2024.