11th Grade Theme: Testing Ideas
Quest Syllabus
11th Grade Quest Project
11th Grade Quest Scoring Sheet
11th Grade Quest Planning Sheet
11th Grade Quest Rubric
11th Grade Quest Project Management Plan Template
11th Grade Quest Project Management Plan Template (PDF alternative)
11th Grade Quest Project
11th Grade Quest Scoring Sheet
11th Grade Quest Planning Sheet
11th Grade Quest Rubric
11th Grade Quest Project Management Plan Template
11th Grade Quest Project Management Plan Template (PDF alternative)
Friday, August 21st
- Read and review syllabus, scoring sheet, and rubric
- Review of group projects from last year; identify each of the three plausible ideas for action
- Each group will need to make a list of four tasks they need to complete in pursuit of achieving what they have set out to do
- Each group will need to begin working on their Project Management Plan for ONE of the three ideas
*A template is available, however students may submit their PMP in an alternative
format as long as it is approved by their Quest Coach
*Group PMPs need to be saved to your Google drive and shared with your Quest
Coach
- Read through the Knights Tournament tab and consider possible challenges (proposed challenges are due to Mr. Smith no later than October 2, 2015!)
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Get syllabus signed (2) Share your group's three plausible ideas for action paper with Quest Coach
- Review of group projects from last year; identify each of the three plausible ideas for action
- Each group will need to make a list of four tasks they need to complete in pursuit of achieving what they have set out to do
- Each group will need to begin working on their Project Management Plan for ONE of the three ideas
*A template is available, however students may submit their PMP in an alternative
format as long as it is approved by their Quest Coach
*Group PMPs need to be saved to your Google drive and shared with your Quest
Coach
- Read through the Knights Tournament tab and consider possible challenges (proposed challenges are due to Mr. Smith no later than October 2, 2015!)
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Get syllabus signed (2) Share your group's three plausible ideas for action paper with Quest Coach
Friday, September 18th
- DUE: Syllabus
- Share Knights' Tournament Challenge
Your first Knight's tournament challenge is hereby issued. September is pediatric cancer month. In grand Bridge tradition, I
am challenging each Advisement/ Quest group to raise as much money as possible between now and 3:00 pm October 16th for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a charity striving to raise money to discover a cure for pediatric cancer. The Quest group
to raise the most gets 15 points. Additionally, any Quest group that makes a donation of any denomination gets 5
points! (click here for more information)
- Complete paper on three plausible ideas for action and submit to Quest Coach
- QUEST TASK: (1) Decide which plausible idea your group wants to test first and review Project Management Plan template
- Share Knights' Tournament Challenge
Your first Knight's tournament challenge is hereby issued. September is pediatric cancer month. In grand Bridge tradition, I
am challenging each Advisement/ Quest group to raise as much money as possible between now and 3:00 pm October 16th for Alex's Lemonade Stand, a charity striving to raise money to discover a cure for pediatric cancer. The Quest group
to raise the most gets 15 points. Additionally, any Quest group that makes a donation of any denomination gets 5
points! (click here for more information)
- Complete paper on three plausible ideas for action and submit to Quest Coach
- QUEST TASK: (1) Decide which plausible idea your group wants to test first and review Project Management Plan template
Friday, October 16th
- Review Project Management Plan template
- Complete PMP #1
- Review documentation techniques
Screenshots
Android
iPhone
PC
Mac
Photos
Emails
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Implement PMP #1 (2) Gather and organize documentation of PMP #1 (3) Prepare to present documentation to your Quest Team - Look at November 20th's date to see what is expected in your presentation
- Complete PMP #1
- Review documentation techniques
Screenshots
Android
iPhone
PC
Mac
Photos
Emails
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Implement PMP #1 (2) Gather and organize documentation of PMP #1 (3) Prepare to present documentation to your Quest Team - Look at November 20th's date to see what is expected in your presentation
Friday, November 20th
- Presentation of documentation for PMP #1
1. Overview of PMP #1
2. Documentation
3. New discoveries
4. Incomplete components of PMP #1 along w/ expected completion dates
5. Strengths of plausible idea for action #1
6. Weaknesses of plausible idea for action #1
- Complete PMP #2
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Implement PMP #2 (2) Gather and organize documentation of PMP #2 (3) Prepare to present documentation to your Quest Team
1. Overview of PMP #1
2. Documentation
3. New discoveries
4. Incomplete components of PMP #1 along w/ expected completion dates
5. Strengths of plausible idea for action #1
6. Weaknesses of plausible idea for action #1
- Complete PMP #2
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Implement PMP #2 (2) Gather and organize documentation of PMP #2 (3) Prepare to present documentation to your Quest Team
Friday, December 12th
- Presentation of documentation for PMP #2
1. Overview of PMP #2
2. Documentation
3. New discoveries
4. Incomplete components of PMP #2 along w/ expected completion dates
5. Strengths of plausible idea for action #2
6. Weaknesses of plausible idea for action #2
- Complete PMP #3
- QUEST TASKS: (1) Implement PMP #3 (2) Gather and organize documentation of PMP #3 (3) Prepare to present documentation to your Quest Team
Friday, January 22nd
- Check out Knights Tournament tab and updated scores
-Select one student to represent your Quest group for the following challenge and email Mrs. Wilson:
Can you move around in tight spaces? Are you good at making last minute decisions? Our next Quest challenge involves your ability to act fast and move around quickly. This challenge is part of a quest project and the group running it would like one person from each Quest class to be a representative. You will be put to the test to see which class has the fastest representative who can finish the course. The catch is that each course is different from the other, so that no one can memorize the course.
- Presentation of documentation for PMP #3
1. Overview of PMP #3
2. Documentation
3. New discoveries
4. Incomplete components of PMP #3 along w/ expected completion dates
5. Strengths of plausible idea for action #3
6. Weaknesses of plausible idea for action #3
- Individual group evaluation of all 3 PMPs; group selection of the single best approach to begin marketing this year and to implement next year
- Review Project Selection form
- QUEST TASK: (1) Complete Project Selection form (bring a hard copy to February 19th's meeting and share a copy with your Quest coach)
-Select one student to represent your Quest group for the following challenge and email Mrs. Wilson:
Can you move around in tight spaces? Are you good at making last minute decisions? Our next Quest challenge involves your ability to act fast and move around quickly. This challenge is part of a quest project and the group running it would like one person from each Quest class to be a representative. You will be put to the test to see which class has the fastest representative who can finish the course. The catch is that each course is different from the other, so that no one can memorize the course.
- Presentation of documentation for PMP #3
1. Overview of PMP #3
2. Documentation
3. New discoveries
4. Incomplete components of PMP #3 along w/ expected completion dates
5. Strengths of plausible idea for action #3
6. Weaknesses of plausible idea for action #3
- Individual group evaluation of all 3 PMPs; group selection of the single best approach to begin marketing this year and to implement next year
- Review Project Selection form
- QUEST TASK: (1) Complete Project Selection form (bring a hard copy to February 19th's meeting and share a copy with your Quest coach)
Friday, February 19th
- DUE: Project Selection form with an updated PMP
- Review how to write a mission and vision statement as well as an abstract
- Review how to write a mission and vision statement as well as an abstract
Vision Statement
An aspirational description of what an organization would like to achieve or accomplish in the mid-term or long-term future. It is intended to serves as a clear guide for choosing current and future courses of action. EXAMPLE: Nuview Bridge Early College High School will be a leader in educational innovation through shared planning, decision making and through research into current educational pedagogy. We will continue to support students in rigorous high school classes, being prepared for high-stakes testing, and for college success through our school-wide AVID, and Early College programs. All Nuview Bridge Early College High School graduates will become successful, responsible, and productive citizens with a strong sense of community and self-worth. Challenged by a rigorous curriculum and supported by a small learning environment, our students will achieve academic excellence through individual initiative, critical thought and the support of their community, family, teachers, and peers. Armed with a passion for learning, an appreciation of diversity, and motivated to become a positive force in their communities, our students will be well suited for rich and fulfilling lives. More examples of vision statements can be found HERE |
Mission Statement
A written declaration of an organization's core purpose and focus that normally remains unchanged over time. EXAMPLE: Nuview Bridge Early College High School is a small learning community of students, staff, and families, which promotes acceptance, individuality, and innovation. With our college partners NBECHS offers a transformative program which incorporates a rigorous high school curriculum, AVID, Advanced Placement, dual credit, and college course into a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for success in college and careers. NBECHS embeds its curricular program within rich cultural experiences which include extracurricular activities, athletics, clubs, and fieldtrips in a supportive environment that fosters student ownership of their learning. More examples of mission statements can be found HERE |
Abstract
A self-contained, short, and powerful statement that describes a larger work including scope, purpose, and results. EXAMPLE: The stakeholders of Nuview Bridge Early College High School believe all students regardless of their backgrounds or personal histories are capable of being successful in both high school and college curricula if given the necessary support and tools. We believe that highly qualified innovative teachers and a caring support staff who treat students as individuals. Individual needs, personalities and learning styles are keys to this success. We further believe that people learn and work best in a culture of caring, support, and mutual respect where people come first and are allowed opportunities for personal growth, self-discovery, and reflection. Finally we believe that school success is a manifestation of community and family successes and that all students challenged by a rigorous program and supported by a caring environment can be successful in school, achieve their personal goals, and become a positive force in their communities. Since the start of our Early College program 10 years ago, more than 3,790 students have participated, with with students earning 26,103 college credits. Last year, two students graduated with three associate’s degrees in addition to their high school diplomas. Eighteen students graduated with one or two associate’s degrees and 25 completed their UC/CSU IGETC certification. Students saved thousands of dollars in tuition and were exposed to college opportunities which were not previously available. Between 65% and 73% of students who attend the charter school, which has a population of about 600, come from low-income households and are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. More examples of abstracts can be found HERE |
Click HERE for more information on the difference between a vision and mission statement.
QUEST TASK: (1) Write a vision statement for your Quest project (2) Write a mission statement for your Quest project (3) Write an abstract for the PMP your group has selected; bring 4 hard copies with you to the next Quest meeting
Quest Coaches - Provide feedback on how Quest groups can improve upon their selected PMP
QUEST TASK: (1) Write a vision statement for your Quest project (2) Write a mission statement for your Quest project (3) Write an abstract for the PMP your group has selected; bring 4 hard copies with you to the next Quest meeting
Quest Coaches - Provide feedback on how Quest groups can improve upon their selected PMP
Friday, March 18th
- DUE: 4 hard copies of abstract that includes vision and mission statements
- Peer review and editing of abstracts using THIS form
- Feedback on PMPs and review of professional forms of documentation
* Meeting minutes
* Phone logs
* Emails
* Notes from research
* Survey results/ data
* Screen shots demonstrating correspondence
* Pictures
- Marketing tools are promotional strategies and actions to develop and promote products, services, and/ or ideas. 11th grade Quest groups will need to create a marketing tool to promote the product, service, and/or idea they plan to implement their 12th grade year. Marketing tools are due May 20th and will be showcased to the school and community May 31st - June 2nd.
- Marketing an idea (political) is different than marketing an item (corporate); groups need to consider the difference when planning and designing.
- Examples of marketing tools include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Peer review and editing of abstracts using THIS form
- Feedback on PMPs and review of professional forms of documentation
* Meeting minutes
* Phone logs
* Emails
* Notes from research
* Survey results/ data
* Screen shots demonstrating correspondence
* Pictures
- Marketing tools are promotional strategies and actions to develop and promote products, services, and/ or ideas. 11th grade Quest groups will need to create a marketing tool to promote the product, service, and/or idea they plan to implement their 12th grade year. Marketing tools are due May 20th and will be showcased to the school and community May 31st - June 2nd.
- Marketing an idea (political) is different than marketing an item (corporate); groups need to consider the difference when planning and designing.
- Examples of marketing tools include, but are not limited to, the following:
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QUEST TASK: (1) Final abstract with mission and vision statement imbedded shared with Quest coach (2) Updated PMP using Quest coach's feedback and recent findings/ communication (3) Works cited of a minimum of 15 sources - Cite Source is a great resource for accurately formatting citations
Friday, April 15th
- DUE: Final abstract, updated PMP, and Works Cited
- Review marketing tool examples (see March 18th's post)
- Students work on marketing tool in Quest groups; Quest coach reviews/ grades final abstract and Works Cited
QUEST TASK: (1) Create a marketing tool
- Review marketing tool examples (see March 18th's post)
- Students work on marketing tool in Quest groups; Quest coach reviews/ grades final abstract and Works Cited
QUEST TASK: (1) Create a marketing tool
Friday, May 20th
- DUE: Marketing tool
- Collect 2016-2017 School Wide Field Trip permission slips
- Group presentations of marketing tool - this is a practice run for the presentations at Simpson Hall on May 31st - June 2nd
Creativity and Innovation Rubric (for Quest project - the marketing tool)
Presentation Rubric (for Quest presentation in Simpson Hall)
- Quest group assembly of display board
Display boards need to include the following:
Quest coach's name
Quest team members' names
Quest project title
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Abstract
Works Cited
Detailed Project Management Plan including all documentation
Evidence of marketing tool
- Collect 2016-2017 School Wide Field Trip permission slips
- Group presentations of marketing tool - this is a practice run for the presentations at Simpson Hall on May 31st - June 2nd
Creativity and Innovation Rubric (for Quest project - the marketing tool)
Presentation Rubric (for Quest presentation in Simpson Hall)
- Quest group assembly of display board
Display boards need to include the following:
Quest coach's name
Quest team members' names
Quest project title
Mission Statement
Vision Statement
Abstract
Works Cited
Detailed Project Management Plan including all documentation
Evidence of marketing tool