Proposal Phase
4. Find and contact a community consultant
Many students have discovered that the most valuable resources are not websites or books, but a real live person. At Phantom Knight, we call those people community consultants, and you need one as a resource for your project. Not only can community consultants provide direction and offer additional sources, but they offer an exciting and real perspective on the subject at hand. Your contacts with a community consultant need to be polite and professional.
Guidelines for Contacting Your Community Consultant
Script for Making a Phone Contact
Hi, my name is ______. I am a student at Phantom Knight Charter School in West De Pere. I am seeking someone who can help me with questions I have about ______. (If you are transferred to another person, restate the above dialogue before proceeding.)
Would it be possible to set up a (live interview, site visit, job shadow, long term internship) so that I can enhance the research for my ______ project?
-or -
Could you (send me information, refer me to someone, contact me) so that I can enhance me research for my ______ project.
When is a convenient time to _______? (Make arrangements, including when, where, who will make the next contact, and your contact information [school phone number: 425-1915].) Thank you for your time.
Script for Leaving a Phone Message
Hi. My name is ______. I am a student at Phantom Knight Charter School in West De Pere. I am seeking someone who can help me with questions I have about ______.
Could you please contact me through school at 425-1915? Thank you for your time.
Format for Sending an Email
Paragraph #1: Start with your intent (1 – 2 sentences)
• I am writing to request...
Paragraph #2: Explain what Phantom Knight is
•Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is a project-based, student-driven charter school of the West De Pere School District. About 25 students in grades 7 – 12 work in an individualized, interdisciplinary setting, designing and implementing independent research projects on topics of interest.
Paragraph #3: Specific needs/questions
• I am ___ hours into my preliminary research on the subject of ______. I am seeking information that will enhance my research. Specifically, I was wondering...
Paragraph #4: Close
My project is due ______. Your response before ______ would be greatly appreciated. Also, could you refer me to anyone else who may be a useful source for my project? Thank you for your time.
Guidelines for Contacting Your Community Consultant
Script for Making a Phone Contact
Hi, my name is ______. I am a student at Phantom Knight Charter School in West De Pere. I am seeking someone who can help me with questions I have about ______. (If you are transferred to another person, restate the above dialogue before proceeding.)
Would it be possible to set up a (live interview, site visit, job shadow, long term internship) so that I can enhance the research for my ______ project?
-or -
Could you (send me information, refer me to someone, contact me) so that I can enhance me research for my ______ project.
When is a convenient time to _______? (Make arrangements, including when, where, who will make the next contact, and your contact information [school phone number: 425-1915].) Thank you for your time.
Script for Leaving a Phone Message
Hi. My name is ______. I am a student at Phantom Knight Charter School in West De Pere. I am seeking someone who can help me with questions I have about ______.
Could you please contact me through school at 425-1915? Thank you for your time.
Format for Sending an Email
Paragraph #1: Start with your intent (1 – 2 sentences)
• I am writing to request...
Paragraph #2: Explain what Phantom Knight is
•Phantom Knight School of Opportunity is a project-based, student-driven charter school of the West De Pere School District. About 25 students in grades 7 – 12 work in an individualized, interdisciplinary setting, designing and implementing independent research projects on topics of interest.
Paragraph #3: Specific needs/questions
• I am ___ hours into my preliminary research on the subject of ______. I am seeking information that will enhance my research. Specifically, I was wondering...
Paragraph #4: Close
My project is due ______. Your response before ______ would be greatly appreciated. Also, could you refer me to anyone else who may be a useful source for my project? Thank you for your time.