MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the 13th annual senior Capstone presentations to be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
“While allowing our students to choose their own pathway to fulfilling this important graduation requirement, the Capstone Project is a culmination of the Monroe K-12 educational experience, creating a bridge between the classroom and the real world,” a letter from the high school says.
Students choose a high interest, often career-related topic, find a mentor in the community, and complete a minimum of 20 hours of fieldwork, while compiling a portfolio of research and written reflections. As a culminating event, all students conduct an 8-12 minute presentation before a panel of judges.
Judges will arriving at Masuk at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 22. All judges will be trained to use the Capstone Project Oral Presentation Rubric. Returning judges who are comfortable with the process and rubric may arrive by 11 a.m.
After the training session, lunch will be provided in the library. Following lunch, presentations will take place from noon to approximately 1:30 p.m.
Each judge will be assigned to a classroom composed of teacher and community judges, five senior presenters, and a handful of juniors who will be observing in preparation for their presentations in 2026.
For information or to be a community judge, send an email to capstone@monroeps.org or call 203-452-5823, ext. 7303, no later than Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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