Semester of Service Projects 

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Grades: 11th

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Type: The type of project ranges from advocacy, service, philanthropy, and awareness depending on the project.

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Academic Goals: 

(Social studies) Take informed action on issues impacting the Oshkosh Community.

(Leadership) Semester of Service engages all our leadership standards.  These standards are presented and practiced and Communities 1 in preparation for this semester of service.

(English) Practice research skills through careful analysis of a variety of sources, compose a formal research report of findings, develop questions for and speak with community experts, create authentic communications (media releases, radio spots, community presentations, etc.), reflect on one’s learning process and progress. 

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Description: Semester of service projects, otherwise known as junior projects, are semester-long service projects. They are picked by voice and choice, the juniors are presented with 15+ opportunities and they pick a project that fulfills their skills and interests. The projects are led by one junior or a group of them. They learn how to collaborate with community partners and organize projects or tasks.

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Project question: The project question depends on the need of the project.