St. Ed English IV students participate in new project, “Legacy Project”

St. Edmund High English IV students in David Pulling and Megan Bertrand’s classes are participating in a new project this year, The Legacy Project.
As Pulling added about the project, “What’s the best reason to be a member of the 2016 graduating class at St. Ed’s? The Legacy Project.”
“A Legacy is something of value handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predessor.”
St. Edmund English IV students will be required to do A “legacy” -a gift and pass it onto the St. Edmund School community before graduation.
Pulling added, “This means you will do something lasting to better the school environment and/or school community which will be enjoyed for years to come.  During the school year, you will be encouraged to design a task based upon your sense of what is most needed by your school community.”
The requirements and major components of the Legacy Project will include:
*A student-written project proposal reviewed and approved by a panel of faculty consultants.
*20 hours of hands-on, career-oriented community service under the direction of an adult mentor selected by the student.
*A formal research paper responding to an essential question stemming from the community service experience.
*A portfolio collection that chronicles the year-long experience of reading, reflecting, researching, and writing.
*A formal project exhibit and presentation to faculty, staff, and community leaders in April and to the rising junior class in May.