Book 1 - Roycemore School

January Short Term 2016
Roycemore School
1200 Davis Street–Evanston, IL–60201–847.866.6055
www.roycemoreschool.org
Important Deadlines/Dates
January Short Term Kick-Off
................................... Wednesday, September 30, 2015
First January Short Term Committee Meeting
..............................................Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Independent Project Proposals/Contracts due
.......................................... Monday, November 2, 2015
Group Project Contracts due
.......................................... Monday, November 9, 2015
January Short Term begins
............................................... Tuesday, January 5, 2016
January Short Term ends
................................................Friday, January 22, 2016
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the following for their artwork/
photography contributions to the 2015-2016 JST
Booklet: Mrs. Brickman, Mrs. Fillingham, Ms. He,
Steven Xue, group project sponsors, and Mrs. Hecht and
her art classes.
The 2015-2016 JST Booklet is a collection of text and
ideas brought forward throughout the years, therefore,
thanks and credit are extended to all staff who have
contributed of their time and talents to JST over the past
44 years.
Thank you to last year’s JST Committee, both students
and staff, who graciously volunteered their time to serve
the students of Roycemore. Collectively the students and
staff at Roycemore keep the independent, experiential,
educational tradition of JST alive.
Sara Dreiling
January Short Term Coordinator &
Student Life Coordinator
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Second Semester begins
............................................ Monday, January 25, 2016
Students’ JST journals due
........................................Wednesday, January 27, 2016
January Short Term Share
........................................Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Project Directors’ evaluations due.
................................................Friday, February 5, 2016
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Deadlines and Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
January Short Term Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Successful Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
• Achievement of Learning Goals
• Attendance
• Attitude
• Initiative
• Responsibility
Independent Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• Deciding on an Independent Project
• Designing an Independent Project
• Service Learning Projects
• Past Independent Projects
Travel during JST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
• Independent Travel
• School Sponsored Travel
Group Projects. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2016 Group Project Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Rules of Conduct. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Contract. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
January Short Term Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
JST Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• Journal
• Digital Artifact
Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Procedure for a Student Not Meeting JST Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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JST Overview
JANUARY SHORT TERM
PURPOSE OF JANUARY SHORT TERM
January Short Term, a Roycemore tradition since 1972,
provides the opportunity for student imagination
and independent exploration. With guidance from
staff and project directors, students explore areas of
personal interest beyond the curriculum. Projects may
be academic or nonacademic, individual or part of
a faculty sponsored group. In three weeks following
Winter Vacation, January 5 – 22, students fully immerse
themselves in their JST projects. Upper School students
consistently set high standards for their projects and we
are fully committed to their success.
The JST coordinator and advisors provide assistance
to ensure projects are appropriate and meet JST goals.
Individual projects are built on student ingenuity
and limited only by practical concerns such as age or
insurance restrictions. Prerequisites for group projects are
set by the faculty sponsor. Thoughtful planning is vital
to a successful JST project. We encourage you to think
ahead: What are your goals? How will you structure your
time? How will you articulate your dream? How will you
make the most out of your opportunities?
January Short Term is your opportunity to:
• Design a piece of your own education
• Learn about subject matter that typically cannot be
taught in a classroom
• Attain educational success beyond grades
• Learn for pure enjoyment
• Participate in activities and events you may not have
instituted on your own
• Explore a possible career
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Successful Participation in JST
Roycemore requires each student to participate successfully in one January Short Term project for every year s/he
attends Roycemore. This is an opportunity for students to engage in diverse studies, gain independence, broaden
their educational goals, and continue becoming true life-long learners. The following categories define successful
participation: achievement of learning goals, initiative, intellectual risk taking, responsibility, attendance, attitude,
the JST contract, the JST portfolio, and evaluation. Successful completion of a January Short Term project is
included on the student transcript.
ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING GOALS
Students are encouraged to delve into a new subject and develop new academic knowledge during JST. Students
accomplish this by establishing clear learning goals for the project-- through defined activities and procedures. One
is expected to strive to achieve all Learning Goals by the end of the project. The School recognizes that Learning
Goals may change based on the circumstances of the project.
If changes in the project or project goals occur either before or during January Short Term, you must notify the
JST Coordinator to discuss the proposed changes and receive approval for the changes. If goals are not met or if
approved changes are made, an explanation why should also be provided in both the student’s journal and the
Project Director’s narrative report.
ATTENDANCE
January Short Term 2016 runs from Tuesday, January 5-Friday, January 22. It requires a minimum of 13 workdays
of 4-5 hours each. Students must be present and arrive promptly every day as set in their JST contracts.
Vacations, college visits, and nonemergency appointments of any kind may not be scheduled during JST hours.
Unexcused JST program hours will need to be made up, per the Project Director, JST Coordinator and/or US
Division Head. If places of business are closed on a weekday, one weekend day must be substituted.
One may not condense a JST project into a few days. This is will not be permitted by the JST Committee. You are
expected to spend the entire three weeks on your project during the allotted January Short Term session.
ATTITUDE
Enthusiasm is expected, valued and rewarded. Students are expected to approach each activity with maturity, a
willingness to engage, and openness to new experiences.
INITIATIVE
Students are expected to take initiative throughout the JST process, beginning with designing the project straight
through to the last day of the project. Students are expected to show energy and follow through completing all
paperwork, portfolio and project hours on time.
RESPONSIBILITY
JST was designed as an opportunity for students become vested in their own learning. The School expects students
to engage in projects because they possess a genuine, personal interest in the project and desire to gain knowledge on
the subject. The first responsibility taken in this process is choosing a project. From this point forward, the student is
responsible for his/her learning. Students are expected to reach for and take on new responsibilities in order to have a
rewarding and successful JST experience.
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Independent Projects
In the 44 year history of JST, the majority of the most
memorable and engaging January Short Term projects
have been student designed and directed by professionals
or community members outside the school. Students
have the opportunity to follow through on a new
ambition and expand options by designing a custom JST
project. Your project needs to be planned for a minimum
of 4 hours (does not include lunch) each weekday.
You are required to complete an Independent Project
Proposal/Contract for approval by the JST Committee.
As part of the proposal/contract, you will fill out a
calendar outlining your daily activities.
Students who want to do an independent project
must complete a proposal form with the assistance of
the Project Director. The student’s advisor, parents/
guardians, and Project Director must sign the form for
JST Committee approval. If the JST committee approves
an independent project proposal, it will automatically
move to contract upon signature. Proposals are due on
November 2, 2015.
If you need help with an idea for a project, Mrs. Dreiling
is happy to assist you. She can also provide you with an
extensive list of past projects.
DECIDING ON A JST PROJECT
Deciding on a JST project need not be stressful--start
with a subject or topic that motivates you!
Brainstorm first—write down every idea. Chat with
faculty members and fellow students, your family and
friends to get ideas for a good project.
Asking the following questions may make the process
easier:
• Do I need to research my field before I begin?
• What more would I like to learn about my topic?
• Could I do an internship in this field or a related
field?
• Could I use my interests in areas of community
service?
• Do I have a skill I could teach others?
• Is this topic best explored outside the classroom?
• Will I need to travel to fully explore my topic?
• How will I add creativity and originality to my
topic?
• Do I want to work with a group or independently?
• Constraints to think about:
• Is money an issue?
• Is transportation an issue?
• Do I need to be close to home?
• Do I have a job, class, or sports commitment?
• Will I need special equipment, materials, or
certification to complete your project?
Please note: If working in a business, remember you
may not accept a salary of any kind. You may not work
longer hours at your regular job and count them toward
your JST project.
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DESIGNING A JST INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Early first semester during Advisory, you meet with your
chosen advisor to begin planning your project. Your
advisor listens to your ideas, helps you set realistic goals,
and may suggest potential project directors.
When you have an idea, discuss with your advisor and
your parents the answers to these questions:
• What drew you to this project?
• How will it benefit you?
• Will you be learning something new or extending
your knowledge?
• Exactly what activities will you be doing each day?
• What will your daily schedule be? (You must work 5
days a week and at least 4 hours per day)
• How will your Project Director be involved?
• If your Project Director is not a Roycemore faculty
member, what are his/her qualifications? Please note,
familiy members may not serve as project directors.
• How frequently will you meet with your Project
Director?
SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS
Enrich your life and the life of others by volunteering
your time, your skills, and your compassion. The
Roycemore community encourages you to consider a
January Short Term project which gives back to our
community. Below are a few suggestions from our
alumni:
Amnesty International Volunteer
Lurie Children’s Hospital Volunteer
English Literacy Aide
Globe Aware
Habitat for Humanity
Homeless Aide Worker
Humane Society
Kohl’s Children’s Museum
Lincoln Park Conservatory
Goodwill volunteer
PAST INDEPENDENT PROJECTS
Student independent projects are remarkably creative
and resourceful. These projects accurately reflect
the diverse interests of our students. Listed here is a
sampling of some of those projects.
Antique Sales Intern
App Design— School of the Art Institute
Arabic Study: Language and Literature
Brookfield Zoo Intern
CAASE (Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation)
Code Blue Cardiology—Rush Medical Center
Designing a Website
Early Intervention Reading Assistant
Fashion Design— Columbia College
Financial Instruments: Derivatives and Stocks
First Response Clinic— Jackson Hole Hospital
Flight School
French Language Immersion—Montpellier
Glass Blowing Apprentice
Globe Aware—Costa Rica
In Realms Dark and Distant: Creative Writing
Medical Imaging— Lurie Children’s Hospital
Memory Study & Research—Northwestern University
Music Preparation: Vocals & Piano Technique
Culinary Arts Exploration—Kendall College
Political Intern—State Representative’s Office
Prehistoric Shark Research— DePaul University
Production Company Internship—Two Cats, NY
Thorton Tomasetti Architecture Intern
WBEZ Intern
Zinc Sparks in Frog Oocytes —Northwestern University
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Travel During JST
Please read the following rules very carefully if you will
be traveling for a project.
INDEPENDENT TRIPS
Independent trips must have an educational focus and
purpose, which must be stated clearly on the contract.
January Short Term may not be considered time for a
family vacation. At the same time, students under 18
are required to have adult supervision on individual
trips--which may require parents to accompany them
during JST. January Short Term is a regular school term
and a fundamental part of the educational process at
Roycemore. Therefore, the JST Committee will not
approve student trips or projects outside the Chicago
area that only have change of location or recreation as
their goal.
For example, if you wish to work in a hospital, you
may not do so in Florida while the rest of your family
vacations there. Ski trips are not permissible projects.
You are encouraged to plan such excursions during the
winter or spring breaks. The JST Committee requires
that proposals for independent trips be filed early
for consideration by the committee (see Important
Deadlines, page 2).
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SCHOOL SPONSORED TRIPS
Faculty members sponsor trips independently or in
conjunction with an outside agency. When one or more
faculty members chaperone a trip, it is understood that
costs for faculty members are shared among student
participants. If you participate in a school-sponsored
trip, you are required to fill out a contract describing
your own individual focus within the framework of the
general purpose of the trip. Deposits are required for
school trips. Only in a case of emergency will deposits be
refunded once the trip has been confirmed. In general,
contracts signed for trips are considered binding. When
the school is traveling with an outside agency, the refund
policies of the outside agency apply.
For all school trips, parents or guardians are required
to sign a statement releasing the school and Project
Director from legal responsibility. To go on a trip,
students must show a positive attitude and respect for
school rules throughout all school programs. Other
criteria may apply for trip participation, depending
on the nature and purpose of the trip. These will be
announced by the school, when applicable. Roycemore’s
International Family Liaison is available to help
international students work through the travel visa
process. Trips are usually limited in terms of the number
of students who can participate.
Group Projects
Group projects sponsored by the faculty include
activities and areas of study not offered during the school
year. Projects often take advantage of the rich resources
in the Chicago area to enhance a subject through
field trips, visits with professionals and experts, and
background research in libraries and museums. When
group projects are designed around field trips, costs
for faculty sponsors are shared by student participants.
it is strongly encouraged that all first year students at
Roycemore participate in group projects, as they prove
to be a wonderful introduction to JST. The number of
people who can participate in a group project is limited!
Sign up and complete your contract early to participate
in the project of your choice.
Students pursuing a Faculty Group Project must
complete a contract with the faculty project director.
The student’s advisor, parents/guardians, and Project
Director must sign the form for JST Committee
approval. Contracts are due November 9, 2015.
If you participate in a group project, you must identify
and describe in your journal your own individual focus
within the framework of the overall purpose of the
project.
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Group Projects
ADVENTURES IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Miss Loperena, Ms. He, Mr. Hunt
LIVING PALEO
Mr. Horine
Travel abroad to Greece and Italy and explore two
Ancient Mediterranean cultures! Cook and eat Romanstyle pizza, train to be a Gladiator, throw a coin into the
famous Trevi Fountain, climb the Acropolis of Athens
and tour the stunning Amalfi Coast of Southern Italy.
Get to know your classmates and faculty chaperones as
you have the experience of a lifetime!
Let’s explore the lifeways of early human ancestors. We
will examine the life of our earliest hominid ancestors,
early humans and human cousins (Neanderthal). A
central strand will be the so-called “paleo diet.” What
is the best evidence about how our early ancestors ate,
the kinds of food and food preparations early human
ancestors used. We will also examine the issue of
cooking food and the impact fire had on human success
and proliferation. Another topic we will explore is the
evolution of human technology (lithic technology).
What do we know about tool making and what do
we hypothesize? We can explore stone tool making
techniques and perhaps even knap our own arrowheads.
The experience would conclude with a meal where we
would prepare as true a paleo meal as we can and eat it.
Some food would be eaten raw and some cooked using,
as close as we can, ancient techniques (boiled, roasted
etc.).
Cost: $4049
Location: Greece, Italy and Roycemore School
Schedule: Travel 1/6 through 1/16, AM meetings at
Roycemore 1/5, 1/19 through 1/22
Prerequisites: none
Number of students: minimum 16, maximum 30
Cost: $250
Location: Roycemore, with field trips
Schedule: 9AM-2:30PM (though schedule may vary on
field trip days)
Prerequisites: none
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 8
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Group Projects
LOWER SCHOOL TEACHING EXPRESS
Mrs. Melinda Orzoff
Be amazed at the workings of young minds while
learning teaching principles in a lower school classroom.
You lead by example, read and work with the children,
decorate the classroom, and teach components of a
lesson. You work with small and large groups, and with
individual students. You assist “behind the scenes” by
making materials for the classroom. Your daily routine
includes accompanying the class to special classes such
as P.E., music, and art. Have fun guiding and leading
while singing songs, writing stories, reading children’s
books, and doing art projects with the children.
Working side-by-side with a classroom teacher and the
students is a very rewarding, fulfilling experience. As
you go along, you also put together a portfolio of your
experience. Independent study on teaching methodology
is encouraged outside of the classroom.
Cost: $0 -- and you get to eat lunch with the Lower
School students!
Location: Roycemore Lower School
Schedule: 8:15AM-3:15PM Monday through Friday
(times may vary depending on the needs of your
cooperating teacher)
Prerequisites: Lots of energy, creativity, and a willingness
to try new things! Students must pre interview with the
grade level teacher before project contract is approved.
Number of students: 6 (one student per grade JK-4)
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Group Projects
100
Mrs. Rivera
ROYCEMORE SWIMS
Mrs. Fillingham & Mrs. Showers
100 is the title of this year’s spring play. Students
will collaborate to brainstorm ideas, write their very
own script based on the theme “100”, and create a
performance (February 5-6, 2016). This project is a
wonderful opportunity to be creative!
Have you always wanted to learn how to swim or hone
your swimming skills? In this JST, you’ll take an hour of
swimming lessons per day, plus time for swim practice,
dryland conditioning, and the opportunity to take
water fitness classes (like water aerobics) at the YMCA.
Additionally, you’ll learn more about lifeguarding
through a program called GuardStart, nutrition for
fitness, and first aid certification in CPR and AED.
The final culminating project will be participating in a
Roycemore swim meet.
Cost: $50
Location: Roycemore School
Schedule: 9:45-2:45PM Monday through Friday
Prerequisites: students MUST commit to 2 weeks of
after school rehearsal, Mondays through Thursdays,
January 25-February 6, 2016.
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 8
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Cost: $350 per student, which would include goggles
and a deck bag (BYOS = bring your own swimsuit!)
Location: Evanston YMCA (1000 S. Grove Street,
Evanston)
Schedule: 10AM-3PM, Monday through Friday
Prerequisites: none. Beginner and intermediate
swimmers welcome!
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 8
Group Projects
WOODWORKING
Mr. Fogarty & Mrs. Hecht
Come join us as we learn all about the many aspects of
woodworking, from constructing functional pieces to
carving wood sculptures. You will learn how to carve
wood using a variety of tools and techniques. The initial
carving project could be a bowl, an animal horn, or a
boat. You will also learn to use many types of power
tools and hand held tools from drills to band saws
and chisels to carving knives. Additionally, this year’s
projects may require the use of a lathe or joiner. Initial
woodworking projects could include a small table or
stool. Following completion of the initial projects, you
will be asked to design and construct a final project
of your choosing that incorporates both carving and
woodworking. No prior wood working experience or
particular talent is necessary. All are welcome.
Cost: $200
Location: Roycemore
Schedule: 8AM-1:30PM
Prerequisites: none
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 8
YOGA: YOUR BODY, YOUR SPIRIT, YOUR SELF
Mrs. Jorge
Stretch, breathe, relax, and work your body and mind
into better shape. In this JST project, students will
experience the breath and depth of yoga. Students will
sample Hatha, Kundalini, Pilates, Vinyasa, Gentle/Yin,
Restorative, and Hot Yoga. Each day students will take
two yoga classes. Time will also be spent learning about
the history of yoga, the health benefits of yoga, and
living a yogic lifestyle. Students will learn meditation
techniques as well and may sample certain healing arts
such as Zen Shiatsu or Thai Body Work. This project
is open to students of all fitness levels and experience
levels. Come and experience the transformative power
of Yoga!
Cost: $265
Location: Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio (2746
Central St, Evanston)
Schedule: 9AM-3PM, though may vary due to studio
schedule
Prerequisites: none
Number of students: minimum 4, maximum 8
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Rules of Conduct
• First semester final exams may be taken only if your
January Short Term contract has been approved.
• If you will be “working” in a business establishment,
you may not accept a salary of any kind.
• Do not make health or other nonemergency
appointments during JST hours, including dentist,
doctor, and orthodontist visits.
• College visits and vacations are not permitted during
your scheduled JST study hours (and should be
avoided even on weekends, given the unpredictable
winter weather).
• You must abide by school rules governing conduct
and discipline as stated in the student handbook
whether your project is on or off campus.
• If you participate in a group project, you must
identify and describe in your journal your own
individual focus within the framework of the overall
purpose of the project.
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Completing the Contract
Once you have decided on a project, you and your
Project Director will fill out either an Independent
Project Proposal/Contract form or a Group Project
Contract. Students must adhere to the guidelines
presented in the JST booklet and students are expected
to fulfill the terms of the contract as approved by the
JST Committee. Your proposal/contract will indicate
specific goals you will fulfill through particular activities
and procedures. After the contract has been submitted
to the JST Committee, the committee will review the
project for adherence to the JST philosophy and will
confirm your goals and procedures are clearly stated.
The JST Committee must approve all JST contracts.
Both types of contracts require your signature and the
signatures from your parent/ guardian, project director
and advisor. Once an independent proposal is approved,
it requires an additional signature from the student and
project director to become contract.
These forms are available online (http://www.
roycemoreschool.org/jst), in your Roycemore School
email, or in Mrs. Dreiling’s office (in digital form).
Simply fill out the form on Google Forms. Once
completed, a copy of your contract will be emailed
to you. Print the contract, secure required signatures,
and turn in to Mrs. Dreiling who will bring the
contract to the JST Committee for approval. Please ask
Mrs. Dreiling or Mrs. Shutters if you need technical
assistance.
JST Committee
Students and faculty members make up the JST
Committee which reviews and approves student
contracts--looking for an emphasis on educational
purpose and worthwhile goals.
Members of the committee review each contract based
on the various requirements which include but are
not limited to: educational purpose; amount of time
spent each day; goals; activities; and responsibilities.
If the committee members decide the contract meets
the requirements, the contract is approved. Contracts
that are vague, incomplete or do not meet the goals
and expectations of January Short Term, will need to
be revised. In rare cases, the contract may be denied.
Beginning in October, the committee meets weekly at
7:45am on Tuesdays (and sometimes Thursdays) during
the fall semester. Committee members may also be
called upon to review documents pertaining to JST, or
help organize aspects of JST at other times during the
school year. All students wanting to make a meaningful
contribution to the JST Committee are encouraged to
join.
Due to the sensitive nature of the discussions, JST
Committee members are expected to hold the meetings
in the strictest of confidence, and not discuss anything
about the meetings after the meeting adjourns. If a
committee member violates this policy, s/he will be
asked to leave the committee.
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JST Portfolio
JOURNALS
Students are required to keep a daily account, with
analysis, of their JST activities and thoughts. Journals
should be completed each day and should offer reflection
on daily experiences, descriptions of what and how
students learned, and a daily assessment of students’
progress in their own words—JST journals are more
than a simple chronicle of each day.
All project directors evaluate their students’ journals.
Journals will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Independent
Project journals are submitted to the JST Coordinator
no later than the Wednesday following the end of
each project unless otherwise specified, or unless prior
arrangements have been made (the Independent Project
Director should view the completed journal the last day
of JST). Group Project journals are submitted to the
student’s advisor no later than the Wednesday following
the end of each project unless prior arrangements
have been made. If a journal is deemed incomplete or
inadequate, it will be returned to the student with the
expectation that detail and analysis will be added.
DIGITAL ARTIFACT
The second item in the JST Portfolio is the digital
artifact. Differing from the journal, the purpose of
your digital artifact is to visually express the success
of your project and your learning goals. It also allows
us to showcase your project with a wider audience.
Artifacts will be placed online following JST, so pay
careful attention to copyrighted music, images, etc.
Some applications and software to consider include:
Prezi, Haiku Deck, iMovie, and ebooks. Formats that
can be converted to .mov files are best. One artifact for
each group project will be completed by the end of JST.
See Mrs. Shutters for assistance if needed. Independent
Project artifacts are submitted to the JST Coordinator
no later than the Wednesday following the end of each
project unless otherwise specified.
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Evaluation
Each student will receive a JST evaluation, completed by the Project Director, which completes the JST process.
If necessary, students will help obtain the evaluation from outside Project Directors by telephoning, emailing or
contacting the Project Director to request the evaluation. This evaluation will comment on your general approach
to your project; including the knowledge you gained, your initiative, intellectual risk taking, responsibility, and
attitude. Attendance will also be included in your evaluation.
A copy of this evaluation becomes a part of your permanent file at Roycemore, to be used as part of the school’s
letter of recommendation to colleges. JST Projects and successful participation is noted on your transcript.
Colleges and prospective employers have been notably interested in how students handle their JST projects and in
seeing the results (a paper, art work, journal, and so on).
January Short Term is an opportunity to get a very good reference on your record. Please do not underestimate the
importance of your evaluation. Your successful participation in a JST project will become a part of your official
transcript.
Please see Mrs. Dreiling for an example of the January Short Term Evaluation form.
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Procedure for a Student Not Meeting JST Requirements
In those instances when a student does not successfully
complete a January Short Term project based on the
evaluation conducted by the Project Director or faculty,
the student will be required to complete an independent
assignment of comparable duration, topic, and
challenge. This is rare, students making a sincere attempt
to meet all JST requirement usually find they are
successful. Good communication when an issue occurs is
essential for a positive outcome, so please be proactive.
The final project will be determined in part by the
student, but in greater part by the Project Director,
JST Coordinator, and Division Head, in consultation
with the student’s faculty Advisor. When this occurs,
the student, Project Director, JST Coordinator, faculty
advisor, and parents/ guardians will meet in person
for the purpose of presenting and confirming the
assignment’s components and guidelines.
This culminating assignment must be satisfactorily
completed and submitted by the student to the Project
Director, no later than the second day of the 4th
academic quarter of that school year.
Successful participation in January Short Term is a
graduation requirement for all Upper School Students
each year they attend Roycemore.
If a student is absent during JST, regardless of reason,
the student is responsible for completing missed hours
according to the direction of the project director. If
the hours are not completed within a satisfactory time
period, the student has not successfully completed the
project, and will move into the process described above.
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