How long has CAPS been around?
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CAPS-Internship has been in existence since 1985. CAPS-Research started in 2008.
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What is the difference between CAPS-Internship and CAPS-research?
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CAPS-Internship is defined by an investigation of an industry through an internship experience, and CAPS-Research is an advanced research seminar with a field-work based project.
CAPS-Interns’ schedules are determined by the arrangement they make with their internship, with a minimum of 25 hours. CAPS-Researchers’ schedules in 3rd term change only to fit in CAPS English 160. This seminar-style class meets daily throughout 3rd term. In the 4th term, CAPS-Researchers spend most or all of their time working on their projects. |
When must I decide to sign up by?
What are the eligibility requirements? |
CAPS is open to any senior in good standing. Seniors must have at least 95 credits and distribution requirements by the end of the first semester.
You may sign up in the spring of your junior year, or in the fall of your senior year. It’s up to you to decide. You are considered a Capstone Candidate if you have done the following:
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What are the requirements once I’m enrolled?
How many credits and what is the grading system? |
Senior English is a graduation requirement for all students. CAPS English 160 fulfills the second half of this requirement (2.5 English credits toward graduation). CAPS-Interns must be enrolled in an English class in the 2nd semester.
CAPS-Interns requires a minimum of 25 hours per week internship, monthly CAPS seminars, a daily/weekly blog, and regular meetings with a school-based mentor. All CAPS students present their projects to the community during the end of May. CAPS-Researchers meet regularly during the 3rd term. The goal of the CAPS-Research is for you to merge your various interests, curiosities, and passions with your academic and intellectual life. This takes shape through Field Research, an Inquiry Paper, a web-based Project Portfolio, and two Presentations that communicate all you have learned. CAPS-Research is 7.5 credits. Students must be enrolled in both CAPS English 160 (2.5 credits) and CAPS – Research Project 995 (5.0 credits). CAPS-Internship is 5.0 credits. All CAPS students will be graded Pass/Fail. |
Will CAPS help get me into the college of my choice?
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Colleges love it. For example, check out the list of colleges that CAPS graduates went to. If anything, a Capstone project makes you stand out. Everyone takes the SAT. CAPS, on the other hand, shows what makes you unique. College admissions love it when students pursue something they’re passionate about and aren’t shy about sharing. Once you are accepted to CAPS, we recommend notifying your college of this decision. You can use this letter as a means of introducing them to this exciting opportunity that you are going to embark upon.
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I’m not sure I can do this. Will I get any help?
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Absolutely. You’ll get unparalleled coaching and mentoring from CAPS teachers, Librarians, outside faculty and our partners in industry and non-profits. We are with you every step of the way.
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Do I have to withdraw from all of my classes?
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No. But we recommend that CAPS students keep a max of 2 additional classes. Occasionally, students have kept 3 other classes. We strongly recommend that if you are going to keep classes in the 4th term, you commit to, at the most, 2 other classes. The feedback from alumni is consistent: anything more than that will make it difficult to devote the time necessary to pursue your path to greatness, and reaching your project goals. By the way, many students take the AP exams while enrolled in CAPS.
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I want to do it, but I have no idea what I’d do it on, or where I’d go. What should I do?
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That’s okay. You don’t have to know at this point. CAPS proposals and placements are due near the end of the fall.
These internships provide CAPS students an opportunity to explore a career/major of interest, obtain relevant work experience and learn about decision-making, problem-solving and relationship-building in the professional world. |
Why does NNHS offer CAPS?
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As an institution, we believe that you have an enormous untapped potential for “intellectual problem solving, social change, and community contributions.” Part of our focus is to put you in the position of the “expert” — to evaluate and synthesize what you have already experienced. At the same time, we’ll provide you with the proper resources and supports to stretch and challenge yourself both intellectually and personally.
Besides, research shows that when given this kind of opportunity, high school seniors do amazing things. |