With February passing fast, the seniors of Broad Run High School are counting the days before capstone! Capstone is a tradition that our high school has done for years. Passing seniors are able to apply so they can leave school a month early. During that month, they are required to work on a personal project, internship, or study for a certain amount of hours. Their idea must be approved by Mr. Runfolo and Mr. Spage as well as providing evidence of their completion. This year, Capstone starts on May 9th and ends June 6th. Almost every senior is doing a different project and a lot still don’t have a clue. This article will share different ideas of what your peers have come up with.
Teacher Assistant
Starting off with my capstone commitment. Next year, I am majoring in elementary education, so it makes sense for me to use capstone as job experience and interning with a teacher at Dominion Trail Elementary. My job will be to teach small groups and provide extra help around the classroom. As for the evidence I would need to provide, I plan to take a video of the class every morning and make a compilation.
It’s beneficial to use capstone as a bridge or doorway into your college major and a great opportunity to get field experience with your desired career. However, no one is required to spend capstone that way. Everyone has different plans.
Learning Languages
Some seniors are choosing to spend their capstone studying new languages during their Capstone. An example of this idea is Alec Sattler. Alec is planning to use Capstone to learn Japanese for his summer trip to Japan. This is an easy project that doesn’t require much. Students can complete this project by using apps such as Duolingo, to study and record their process. In order to prove that you are completing this goal, you could screenshot your process or send a video to your school sponsor of you speaking that language.
Learning new languages is important in such a diverse world. It can allow you to get more job opportunities, travel easier, and expand your communication skills. This makes it an amazing Capstone project, as it is directly tied to your future endeavors.
Cultural diversity
Perhaps you are interested in different cultures or want to dive deeper into your own native one. Pietro Arana, for instance, is spending his capstone with his grandmother to learn about Peruvian cuisine and different dishes. However, that is just one example of a cultural capstone. You can also achieve this by researching different countries’ histories, traditions, and religion. A nice touch to this would be an essay, study notes, or interviews with people of the culture you decide to study. Those would also be a good way to provide proof of your activity.
Broadening your horizons and learning about different kinds of people is necessary for everyone to experience. Allowing yourself to embrace all the different ways of life around the world builds your respect and knowledge of other people.
“If everyone learned about different cultures, there would be much less hate in the world.” – Pietro Arana
As you can see, everyone spends capstone differently and views it in different ways. Hopefully, you are leaving this article inspired to spend your capstone doing something meaningful. Use this wonderful chance and privilege to build your work experience, view on the world, and personal character. Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something new about yourself.
