3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057-2580
(412) 221-4542, Ext. 221, 241
Fax: (724) 693-9843

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Fayette School District, in partnership with the community, is to cultivate academic, artistic, and athletic excellence by instilling a spirit of collaboration and communication to develop confident, ethical and responsible leaders.

South Fayette Township School District

Graduation Project

          The faculty and administration of South Fayette School District believe that a Senior Graduation Project will challenge our students to go beyond what is learned in the regular high school curriculum.  The Senior Project is a learning process with student-centered research revolving around a career of interest and ending with a formal presentation.  Projects will provide an avenue for creativity and demonstration of individual talents.  It is our goal to significantly improve student achievement and to help all students explore career paths and become lifelong learners.

          Working individually under the direction of a faculty advisor and a student-chosen mentor, the Class of 2000 was the first class required to complete a Senior Graduation Project.  Each succeeding class will complete the project as a graduation requirement.  Although each student will be given direction during this four-year project, the responsibility for completion of it lies with the student.

            The Senior Project will demonstrate competencies in oral communication, written communication, information-gathering/research skills, and technology utilization.  All projects will be evaluated by review panels that will assess if all students are able to apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information and then communicate significant knowledge and understanding.

          It is our hope that each student will derive a sense of accomplishment by completing a graduation project that reflects his/her interests and abilities.  The opportunity to explain one’s knowledge, explore possible career paths, and apply learning to real-life situations will help our students grow and promote their learning long after they leave South Fayette.