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Senior Project

Senior Project Mission Statement

The ThunderRidge High School Senior Project will assess a senior student's skills in researching, writing an argumentative paper, creating and completing a project, and teaching others about it through a formal presentation. 

Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Project is to give students a chance to choose an area of study, to combine different disciplines, and to explore new avenues in a productive manner. Each student needs to address a challenging issue that will stretch his/her intellectual and personal growth. In essence, the project will provide a significant learning stretch.  

Senior Project Booklet

Senior Project Parent Night Presentation

Senior Project Parent Night Video

Here is a Senior Project Example Video

Senior Project Due Dates

Component

Due  Date 

Submission Location

Letter Of Intent

October 30, 2026

Senior Project Canvas Course

Revised Letter of Intent 

(if required)

November 13, 2026

Senior Project Canvas Course

Letter of Request to Mentor 

November 17, 2026

Senior Project Canvas Course

Mentor Agreement Form

December 8, 2026

Senior Project Canvas Course

Senior Research Paper

February 5, 2027

English 

  • ACC English will complete their research paper 1st semester

Senior Project Poster

March 2, 2027

Seminar

Submit Portfolio Link(s)

* The following documents are due with the submission of your portfolio:

  • Letter to the Judges
  • Body of Evidence
  • Mentor Verification Form

 

March 26, 2027

Completed in English - submitted to BOTH Senior Project Canvas Course and Google Form

Senior Boards Day

April 9, 2027

Volunteer

Senior Board Volunteer Form

ThunderRidge High School is seeking community members to serve as judges for Senior Boards on Friday,  April 9, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Judges will evaluate students’ Oral Presentations, Portfolios, and Products as part of their Senior Projects.

Senior Boards offer a rewarding and engaging experience, giving you the opportunity to see our students showcase their hard work and achievements. All community members are invited to participate and support our seniors as they prepare for this important milestone.

Training and lunch will be provided on the day of the event.

Mentor Sign Up

As a mentor you will help guide the student with their learning, and upon completion, you will be asked to verify the student's effort on his/her physical product/fieldwork.  Since most of the time spent on the product phase of the assignment will be outside of the classroom, verification of the student's efforts is necessary. Be aware that serving as a mentor requires a time commitment from you that includes regular contact. 

After completing the interest form, you will receive a follow up email with a district volunteer application to complete and return before you are able to serve as a mentor.