Senior Capstone
A Culminating, Independent Project for CSS Seniors
What is Senior Capstone?
Seniors embark on an individualized, student-generated project to be completed at the end of their senior year. The Capstone adds direction, intention, and purpose to the senior year. It
reinforces the school’s focus on project-based, individualized learning. It requires students to
“own” their learning as they transition to a new phase of their education, preparing them to
better thrive and network in college and life. Additionally, it deepens students’ resumes,
enhances their college applications, differentiates them from the general pool of college
applicants, and is intended to also help them explore possible professional goals.
Starting in the fall, seniors develop their Capstone experiences in consultation with the
Capstone Director, Faculty Sponsor, and a Community Mentor. Proposals are approved by an
administrative committee. Capstones culminate in each student’s digital design of a project
artifact and reflection, as well as a formal presentation in front of peers, parents, and faculty on
Senior Night in May.
