Capstone Experience
Innovation, not memorization, drives progress. Students must have access to purposeful, clear curriculum that is taught through inquiry, exploration, experience, discovery, application and reflection.
Ryan Hagge, AAI Principal
The Capstone is a required for graduation from AAI. All high school students will participate in the Capstone experience, which will include: the grade-level project, a capstone reflection paper, the development of a digital portfolio, and the demonstration of mastery of knowledge and skills in an oral defense presentation. Junior high students will participate in a scaffolded version of this capstone, in preparation for entering high school.
Objectives include:
Focus on a high-interest career
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Recognize the importance of remaining marketable in a diverse and changing labor market
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Develop a career portfolio and an electronic portfolio
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Apply knowledge and skills learned in program of study
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Broaden and expand effective written and oral communication skills
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Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Demonstrate knowledge and skills before industry experts
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Enlarge workplace skills
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Establish professional social skills
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Establish life-long skills such as goal setting, decision making, and time management