At iLEAD Agua Dulce, the Personal Project is your chance to shine. It’s more than just an assignment; it’s your project, designed to empower you to explore what truly excites you, showcase the skills you’ve honed, and apply them to a topic of your choosing. This foundational experience sets the stage for success throughout high school and well beyond.
Take Action: Transform Your Learning into Real-World Impact
The Personal Project is your opportunity to take principled action. Through this inquiry-based journey, you will:
- Deepen Your Interests: Venture beyond the classroom curriculum to explore an area of personal passion.
- Share Your Discoveries: Articulate and share your newfound understandings with your peers, facilitators, and family.
- Drive Positive Change: Reflect on your learning, adapt your approach, and recognize the tangible difference you’re making.
- Create Real-World Value: Make a meaningful contribution that extends beyond the academic setting.
Explore Global Contexts: Connect Your Project to the World
The Personal Project encourages a rich and meaningful exploration of one of the following global contexts, allowing you to see how your interests connect to broader universal themes:
- Identities and Relationships: Who am I, and how do I connect with others?
- Orientation in Time and Space: Where and when are we?
- Personal and Cultural Expression: How do we express ourselves?
- Scientific and Technical Innovation: How do we understand and shape the world through science and technology?
- Globalization and Sustainability: How do we connect with and impact the natural world and human-made worlds?
- Fairness and Development: What are the consequences of our common humanity?
Build Your Future: A Cornerstone for Success
The insights and accomplishments from your Personal Project are a vital component of your Senior Portfolio, providing valuable support for:
- College Admissions: Demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and a commitment to personal growth.
- Employment Opportunities: Showcase transferable skills and a proactive approach to learning.
- Confidence and Well-being: Develop a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy through independent work.
- Career Readiness: Gain practical experience in project management, problem-solving, and self-direction.
Unleash your potential. Design your future. Join iLEAD Agua Dulce for 10th grade.
