CHS 2020 Senior Presentation Instructions Step 1: Decide on a - - PDF document

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Step 1: Decide on a Presentation Topic

• 1. Determine what you would like to present to students in grades 9-11 about your high school experience.

This should be a notable experience that you had during your time at CHS (Internship, Dual Enrollment, CCCTC Program, Completer Program, Career Major, Extra-Curricular Activity, Independent Study, Participation in a School Production, Leadership Roles, Applying for a Job, Applying for and Getting into College, Finding and Applying for Scholarships, Sports, Managing Stress in High School, etc.)

• 2. Determine the goal of your presentation. What do you want your audience to know? Try finishing this

sentence: By the end of the presentations participants will be able to…..

Step 2: Register Online by Friday, March 27th

Go to the Century website to register online.

• 1. https://www.carrollk12.org/schools/high/chs
• 2. On the top menu select School Forms.
• 3. Click on the Senior Presentations Registration Link.
• 4. Answer all the questions on the registration form including the abstract. For help with writing your

abstract, please see pages 2-5 of this document.

• 5. Provide an email that you check often. Email will be our main form of communication with you.
• 6. All partners must register separately. Make sure the Title and Abstract matches for all partners. Check

Spelling & Grammar before submitting!!!

• 7. CCCTC quarter 4 students must receive written approval from CCCTC teacher to participate.

Step 3: Create your Presentation-Draft due by May 1

• 1. Attend a mandatory flex or after school meeting on April 2. At this meeting we will discuss guidelines for

developing your presentation.

• 2. Please contact Mrs. Smith Hughes for flex workshops those who want this time to work on your presentations.

Email Mrs. Smith Hughes to sign up for flex or after school sessions at amsmit3@carrollk12.org. Include the dates you are available.

• 3. Submit a draft of your presentation materials to Mrs. Smith Hughes (through Turnitin.com) by May 1st.

Step 4: Present! Senior Presentations are May 19

 Make sure you are ready by May 19 with all of your presentation materials: PowerPoint, Prezi, handouts, activities, prizes, etc. Dress professionally!

Important Dates to Remember:

 March 27 – Register online at https://www.carrollk12.org/schools/high/chs (SCHOOL FORMS page).  April 2 – Attend a mandatory flex or after school meeting to discuss presentation

• guidelines. Flex – Auditorium; After School – Media Center

 Contact Mrs. Smith Hughes - Optional Flex workshops to work on presentations.  May 1- Draft presentation is due to Mrs. Smith Hughes by May 1st, amsmit3@carrollk12.org.  May 19 – Present! (Modified Schedule-distributed at a later date)

Questions: Email for Mrs. Smith Hughes, amsmit3@carrollk12.org

CHS 2020 Senior Presentation Instructions

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Writing an Abstract (question 6 of the online registration form)

Helpful Tips for Writing Your Abstract

• 1. Begin by developing a goal for your presentation. For example, “By the end of this presentation, students will be

able to…”

• 2. Summarize the main points of your presentation in your abstract.
• 3. Make your abstract interesting! Your abstract is what gets students to sign up to see your presentation!
• 4. Share the abstract with someone to get feedback. Did the abstract get them interested in your presentation? Be

sure to edit your work!

• 5. The title of your abstract should be the same as the title of your presentation. Make it catchy!

Some examples:

BIM Title: Internship at America's Remote Help Desk My presentation will be on America’s Remote Help Desk (ARHD). I will specify and cover what they do and what their responsibilities are as an IT company. You will get a feel for what it’s like to work in a business environment and view things from a business stand point. General Title: Do you fear the Turtle? Getting in to the University of Maryland We applied to several colleges and determined that the University of Maryland was right for us. We will discuss the increasing selectivity of the University of Maryland, increasing number of applicants, and planning for acceptance into this university. AHC Fashion CCCTC Title: Fabulous Fashion Is fashion your passion? I have attended the Career and Technology Center and created my own club and independent

• study. Attend this fabulous presentation to learn about my experiences and sew much more!

STEM Science Research Title: Science Research: It’s Infectious! Interested in microbiology or infectious disease? Come to this session to see how you can get involved with independent research and for an overview of my very own project! HHSS Law and Legal Career Major Title: The Verdict on a Law and Legal Internship Are you interested in a career in law? I was a law and legal career major and applied this coursework during my internship at the office of the Public Defender.

The abstract should be submitted as part of your online registration!

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

AEA Theater is cool Theater Are you interested in professional acting or performance? Do you like anything about theater at all? Then this is the time for you to listen to more theater. In this presentation, I will explain what it is like to work in an award winning Equity theater. AHC Art, and How To Use Your Skills I will be presenting on how you can improve your personal art skills, and how you can put yourself out there, and maybe even make some extra money! I will provide insight on how to make your talent stand out from the rest, and how you can gain confidence in your skill! AHC Art: Fake It Till You Make It... Literally. If I can be an artist, trust me, so can you. In this riveting presentation, I will dispel your artistic assumptions, discuss the merits of internships, and motivate you to pursue a career that you actually like. Whether you want to be an artist or just need to kill some time, come with an open mind and bring your questions! AHC College Theater Programs Are you considering going into a theatre program in college? I will tell you all about choosing the right schools, the application process, prescreens, the audition do’s and don’ts, and how to start preparing now!! AHC How a CHS Music Student Can Bring Music to Elderly Populations Are you interested in a career in music? Join me as I explain the process of doing a music internship, the projects she is working on, and ways to make music accessible to the community! AHC How to Create a Talent Show Group Ever wondered what it takes to organize your very own talent show group? Well this is the presentation for you! Learn the ins and outs of creating and performing a show for Century's very own Talent Show! AHC It Takes Two: Double Majoring In Musical Theatre Have you thought about majoring in the arts but want a more practical backup? We have the steps on how to follow your dreams while also having a safe and practical plan B that you will also love! AHC Pre-College: How to make the most use of your summer!: My experience at MICA's Summer Animation Program Have you ever considered a career in the arts but were not completely sure? Have an interest in animation? Want to see if a pre-college program is right for you? Visit my presentation about my Pre-College experience at Maryland Institute of College Arts. AHC

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

All Time Toys Internship Get a glimpse of what it is like to intern at a toy store. Performing all sorts of tasks from doing social media marketing to testing video games and everything in between BIM FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America The opportunities offered through this organization are ones that will help you grow as an individual and give you knowledge that you'll use for the rest of your life. We will talk about those

• pportunities in more depth and how to take advantage of them

in our session! BIM Freedom Insurance and AOF Internships Learn the ins and outs of Academy of Finance. The clear advantages of potential internships and where we have come since the beginning of Academy of Finance to now, BIM Get Ready, Get Set, Get Fit Interested in doing an internship but don't want to sit at a desk all day? Come hear about my marketing internship at Merritt Clubs and all the opportunities it has to offer! BIM Internship at Bounds Accounting and Tax Services Want to learn about what it is like to work in a real business environment? You can learn about that and much more at my presentation on my internship at a local CPA firm. BIM Marketing at Humane Society

• f Carroll County

How much fun it is and the reason behind all of it. BIM Marketing: The journey of a lifetime Interested in a career in marketing or just looking for a presentation that you don't fall asleep during? I will be explaining my marketing internship and the top 3 business keys to success. BIM Running Wall Street This presentation will provide you the ability to learn about the accredited Academy of Finance program at CHS. Learn all about the financial world including a first-hand description of an internship experience. BIM The World of Business Come hear about two of the most important aspects of the world

• f business! Marketing and Accounting can either make or break

you and attention to detail is key. BIM What to expect with a Marketing Internship Do you plan on pursuing a career in business? Have you ever wondered what a business internship is like? Come hear about the

• pportunities that an internship provides for you. Listeners will

gain a better understanding of what completing a Marketing internship is like. BIM

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

Become an outdoor school counselor? The pros and cons of being an outdoor school counselor HHSS Guilty or not Guilty? The decision on a law and legal internship Are you interested in a law and legal career? I had a law and legal internship at a local attorney’s office. Join me to learn about my experience. HHSS Hip Hip Hooray - Thriving in AHP Physical Rehabilitation Learn what being in the Physical Rehabilitation program at the Career and Tech Center is all about. Get a chance to look at the amazing things we do in class and the different internships the program offers! HHSS Human Services Inc. of Carroll County Family Center Internship Come hear about what it is like to be in a psychology based internship! Get an insight of the tasks performed on a typical day at the HSP Family Center! Learn about how different techniques are used to help a child develop mentally. HHSS Lessons Learned From Learning: Gill's Guide to Making the Most of Your High School Years Hearken and hear what that voice over the loudspeaker has to say

• n her experiences with public education, with life, and with

learning; and how best to enjoy them. HHSS Military commissioning programs Interested into a different college experience? Here is everything you need to know about applying for Service academies, ROTC scholarships, senior military colleges and other commissioning programs into the armed forces. HHSS Preparing for personal training Personal training internship at Merritt Clubs in Eldersburg. Learn about the certification process and hands-on work of personal trainers. HHSS Rho Kappa: National Social Studies Honor Society Everything about Rho Kappa: What we stand for, how to apply, what we do, and what Rho Kappa can do for you. HHSS Service with LFI This presentation will be about the experience's we have had over the years with the kids of LFI and what we have done with them, we will talk about Special Olympics, LFI Prom, Club Days HHSS TAM Internship Are you interested in teaching either middle or high school students? I have completed the TAM program and an internship at Oklahoma Road Middle School. Come hear what steps you can take to do the same. HHSS

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

Eldersburg Vet hospital internship I will be talking about my internship at Eldersburg vet hospital where I got to watch all different kinds of surgeries. Learned how to handle animals, draw up vaccines, run test, and see some of the cutest animals. STEM Finding the Right Career I want to share my story of how I shifted my career focus from engineering to physical therapy. I want to express how it is okay to change your mind, and that it is important to pursue something that excites you. STEM Fishing with Gibson In our presentation, we will discuss the variety of opportunities provided through the course Science Research. We will present on the various research opportunities that students can experience, and the independent nature of the course. STEM How I got to spend half of my school day with cats and dogs. My presentation is going to be on what I have done at the vet clinic that I intern at. I will be describing things that I do on a daily basis plus some special cases. STEM Hypersonics and Rocketry We make things go really, really fast. This presentation will outline an internship in the Force Projection Sector at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and the construction/purpose of a hybrid rocket. STEM Scales and Tails Do you love wildlife? Are you interested in working with birds, snakes, and turtles? If you are, then come find out what it's like to be an intern at Soldiers Delight Natural Environment Area! STEM The Do's and Don'ts of High school Robotics Do you love tinkering or are looking for a new hobby? Come learn more about robotics at Century and how you can get involved with this fun and educational club. STEM Veterinary Internship Do you want to become a Veterinary intern? If yes, this presentation is for you. I will be explaining what I do on a day to day basis and what I have learned over the course of a few months STEM Irvine & Local Homestead Do you want to work with animals and find your very own internship?! Come learn about ours and what we did to get here. STEM Eldersburg Vet hospital internship I will be talking about my internship at Eldersburg vet hospital where I got to watch all different kinds of surgeries. Learned how to handle animals, draw up vaccines, run test, and see some of the cutest animals. STEM

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

Capture the Year Do you have an eye for photography and graphic design? Do you like donuts, cookies, brownies, and cake? If the answer is 'yes' to both of these questions, then Yearbook is the class for you! In this class, you will learn many valuable life skills such as: design, communication, meeting deadlines, being flexible, and more. Grab your forks and cameras and get ready to capture the year! AHC, HHSS My Two Loves: Linking the arts, and academics. Many students view careers as either academic or artistic; however, it's simply not that black and white. This is how I linked my love of film, theatre and writing to my love of history. AHC, HHSS A Flight Through the Clouds An exploration on what it's like being a Computer Networking intern at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. Learn the basics

• f The Cloud and Cloud Storage as well as how to problem solve

and utilize prior knowledge to your advantage. Find out what the people behind your iCloud or Google Cloud are doing to make sure the pictures of your dog are safe and reliably accessible. BIM, STEM HIP - Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman is the place to explore your STEM interests with a group of great mentors helping you learn at every turn. Listen to personal accounts of experience in the program and reasons why you should apply. BIM, STEM Changing the future now, an internship at NCI Why not take advantage of your senior year? Become one step closer to your future with an internship. Learn about becoming an intern and my experience working in an RNA biology lab. HHSS, STEM Full Bootin' in Yellowstone: How You can Find Life- Changing Out-of-the-Box Experiences Watching wolves hunt, surveying cute pika, listening to bison rut. Learn about working for the Youth Conservation Corps of America in Yellowstone National Park and how you can get paid to be in

• ne of the crown gems of the United States. And then find out

how these experiences can open the world and take you to places in Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia, South Africa, and Around Europe. HHSS, STEM My Two Loves: Linking the arts, and academics. Many students view careers as either academic or artistic; however, it's simply not that black and white. This is how I linked my love of film, theatre and writing to my love of history. AHC, HHSS A Flight Through the Clouds An exploration on what it's like being a Computer Networking intern at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab. Learn the basics

• f The Cloud and Cloud Storage as well as how to problem solve

and utilize prior knowledge to your advantage. Find out what the people behind your iCloud or Google Cloud are doing to make sure the pictures of your dog are safe and reliably accessible. BIM, STEM

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

HIP - Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman is the place to explore your STEM interests with a group of great mentors helping you learn at every turn. Listen to personal accounts of experience in the program and reasons why you should apply. BIM, STEM Applications, and Classes, and Tests, Oh My! Managing the Stress of Senior Year Are you worried about managing your schedule during senior year? Come to this session to hear how I managed it all, and learn several stress reduction and prevention techniques to help you survive this year! ALL Criminal Justice at CCCTC & Dual Enrollment If you are interested in a law enforcement or legal/government career then the Homeland Security/Criminal Justice program at CCCTC is perfect for you! Come hear us talk about the ins and outs

• f this program, and how we also balanced college courses at

Carroll Community College! We’ll tell you all about fingerprinting, traffic stops, scenarios, handcuffing, and all the other fun we had! ALL Getting a Head Start on College: Dual Enrollment at Carroll Community College What happens when you have completed all of your high school graduation requirements but have a few spare credits? How can you save a ton of money on college credits while also not having to stress over an AP exam? I am going to share how I am able to graduate this spring with 20 college credits and why I believe that students should consider pursuing dual enrollment at Carroll Community College. ALL Going Above and Beyond; Balancing Athletic, Scholastic, and Personal Activities Are you thinking about participating in sports? Are you planning on pursuing work while in school? This presentation will discuss the various ways one can balance school and work with physical activity in a healthy and productive manner. ALL Leveling Up at Century High Pizza, videogames, soda, competition - What more could you ask for when de-stressing right after the bell rings on Friday? Playing videogames on the projector screen or one of the TVs, participating in Dungeons and Dragons, and being a part of a rad community are all features of the Gamers Club. We will also go

• ver how extracurricular can enhance your experience at CHS.

ALL Looking For An Academic Challenge? Academic Team is one of the most fun and unique clubs at

• Century. We learn everything from literature to geology to achieve

in game show style competition. Come hear about how we train and compete and why you should consider joining! ALL Marketing Is For Everyone I'm sure about that because I'm a future journalist and I fit right in at my marketing internship! Creative, smart, or socially talented people of any interest can benefit from learning marketing. I'll discuss my experiences working at Trembling Giant Marketing, the qualities you need to be a great marketer, and internships in general. ALL

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Abstracts from the Class of 2019

Presentation Title Abstract (Description of Presentation) Academy

Music got you movin’? Interested in music and/or dance but don't have room in your schedule? This presentation will give you ideas of what you can do! Whether it be marching band, indoor color guard, indoor percussion, or even the newly formed indoor winds, you’ll hear all about all of them here. ALL National Honor Society Do you want to be a leader and make a difference in the school. Come and hear what it's like to be a part of NHS and how to be an executive board member ALL Squeezing all the Juice out of the Lemon Taking a look into my experiences at CHS and discovering there's more than one Century Way. Making sure you take a hold of every

• pportunity possible to you and making you aware of all the
• pportunities.

ALL The Cross Country and Track Experience and Why You Should Join Track and XC (cross country) can benefit you both mentally and

• physically. You can gain new friends and have great relationships

with these amazing coaches! We’ll give you all the basics about this exciting chance you don’t want to miss! ALL The State of Maryland v. JR: How My Assistance as an Intern for the Public Defender Kept the Prosecution in Check From an outside perspective, our legal system may seem excessively thorough, confusing, and inaccessible. Learn how my internship opportunity provided a significant amount of clarity for me as I describe my experience at the Public Defender's Office of Howard County. Whether you're an aspiring law student or not, I encourage you to attend this session in which you are guaranteed to learn about the rudimentary features of law and several disciplinary opportunities available to you! ALL Why You Should Do Everything Do you have no clue what you want to do with your life? Are you generally lost and confused about everything? Well, look no

• further. I may or may not have an answer for you. This is why I did

everything, and why you should too. ALL