The Senior Exhibition is a defining experience for Charleston Collegiate School's 12^th grade students; it is a personal affirmation and a public celebration of what they have gained from their time at this school. Supported by a joint committee of adults and peers, each senior pursues a yearlong, self-defined, scholarly research project resulting in a paper (or paper and original product), meets demanding evaluation criteria, and exhibits habits of mind and heart characteristic of inquisitive, responsible, and caring young adults ready for the demands of college. The Senior Symposium held in May gives these students an opportunity to present their research to members of the Charleston Collegiate community. Successful completion of the Senior Exhibition is a requirement for graduation.

The overall Exhibition experience (and the grading process) is comprised of three elements:

• The paper (or paper and product)
• The process
• The presentation

Each of these components is graded separately according to the rubrics included at the end of the Senior Exhibition handbook (see below); each component carries equal weight toward the student's final grade. All Exhibitions must be grounded in one or more of the following disciplines: English, Fine Arts, History, Languages, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, the Social Sciences, or Technology.

Senior Exhibition Handbook 08-09.pdf