CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

144 Woodward Avenue

San Diego, CA 92025
(760) 480-9845
Fall 2014
Dear Potential Senior Project Mentor:
As a graduation requirement, students at Classical Academy High
School are required to document 40 hours of fieldwork connected to
research on an approved college or career focused Senior Project.
Fieldwork allows students to further explore their topic in a real-world
setting and/or use their learning to make an impact in their world. In
order to be successful with their projects, students will be required to
obtain a Mentor (outside of the classroom) to help guide him or her
throughout their Senior Project. The Mentor oversees the students
progress on their Senior Project and assists them with all necessary
fieldwork, research, planning, etc. Please also note that if the project
involves organizing or hosting an event, the mentor must be present at
the event to supervise and evaluate.
You have been requested as a mentor (an expert in a particular field)
by one of the graduating students at CAHS. The Mentor provides three
essential services for the student:
1. Guides the student through the project phase(conferences in
person, or over the phone or e-mail a minimum of five times)
2. Helps the student organize information and gain experience in
the field chosen
3. Reads and critiques the students research paper early on and
then in its final form (focusing on content)
Thank you so much for considering becoming a CAHS Senior Project
mentor. Please feel free to contact me with any of your questions or
concerns.
Sincerely,

Chalese Dunton
Senior Project Teacher
cdunton@classicalacademy.com

Mentor + Student Contract

This contract lists the expectations the mentor and student have for one another.
It helps focus your meetings and provides direction.
The mentor and student complete and sign this contract together.

STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name: Peter
McLeod___________________________________________
Phone Number: (760) 738 - 1884_______ E-mail:
petermcleod117@gmail.com__
Senior Project (Brief Description): Visit Palomar observatory and
observe the astronomers at their work. Determine what is involved in
the job and if it is a career I desire to pursue.
MENTOR INFORMATION
Mentor Name: Steve Flanders__________________________________________
Phone Number: (760) 742 - 2131_______ E-mail:
sbf@astro.caltech.edu_____
Experience and Qualifications in the Field/Credentials:
_______________________

In the space below please list the responsibilities both of you agree to
fulfill:
Student Responsibilities
Mentor Responsibilities
1. Research
1. Guide student on the
2. Initiate plan

observatory site

3. Observe at project site

2.

4. complete portfolio

3.

5.

4.
5.

Mentor Signature: ______________________________________ Date:

__________
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _________

Senior Project Mentor Evaluation:

Final - Finished Project
Student Name: Peter McLeod_____________________ Date:
_________________
Mentor Name: Steve Flanders_________ Mentor E-mail:
sbf@astro.caltech.edu
The student and I have met a total # of 5 times to work on their Senior
Project.
(This includes email transactions and physical interaction. See Student
Mentor Log)
The student has shown significant growth from the beginning of their
project to the end and has successfully completed their 40 hours of
fieldwork. Yes (As seen in Field Work log)
Please briefly explain the above answer: Peter has done much research
into the project independently, as well as email communication.
In what ways has the student progressed from the beginning of their
project to the end in the following areas:
Fieldwork: Student attended observatory and observed the
astronomers at work, asking questions when appropriate.
Research: Student has thoroughly investigated the history and
workings of the Hale Telescope, as well subjects related to the
investigation of the time (exoplanets)

What advice (both positive feedback and constructive criticism) would

you give to the student as they continue their future endeavors in their
chosen field?
________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Mentor Signature: ________________________________ Date:
________________
Thank you so much for the time and energy you have contributed to
this Senior Project and our CAHS student! We are so grateful to you for
your investment and the contribution you are making to their
education! From all of us at CAHS

THANK YOU!