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Avanti High School Senior Portfolio and Presentation


Overview

    The Senior Portfolio is one of the requirements for graduation from the Olympia School District.  Students begin to develop their portfolio in their freshman year.  This compilation of artifacts includes a variety of items such as a resume, a sample job application, state test scores, a high school transcript, awards/honors, a variety of selections from their best high school work, and documentation of 75 hours of community outreach served during their high school years.

     With the assistance of The Avanti High School staff, students are responsible for maintaining their own portfolio.  During their senior year, students will present their portfolio as part of their senior project/presentation.

Portfolio FAQ Sheet

Senior Portfolio Class Due Dates

Category

Expectation

Included

Identification

Provide proper identification on outside cover

 

Display

All components are displayed neatly in plastic protectors.

 

Organization

All components are arranged neatly and placed behind the appropriate tab.

       

Introductory Paper 

Two of the six questions answered within the two page limit.  Answers are concise, organized, grammar and content are appropriate.

 

FAFSA Form

All sections of the FAFSA are completed and submitted. 

 

Assessment Results

At least one and up to four assessments are included.  (examples:  Career, WASL, SAT, PSAT)

 

Academic History

(example)

Transcript (includes New Market, Running Start, Tech Prep transcripts)


Best Works

(example) (example)

Includes 4-6 items, from three different subject areas

  • Best works should  include information about each item,  such as the class it was created for, date created, and a sentence or two explaining why the student considers the artifacts to be  a "bests works".
  • Art work should include an artist statement.
 

Achievements

Up to four pages (back to back counts as two pages) are included.

 

Letters of Recommendation

Minimum of one, but no more than three letters are included.  Only one recommendation can be from a teacher/student perspective.

 

Resume

Resume is presented in a good format with all important information included:  personal, work, volunteer experience, skills, education and references.

 

Cover Letter and/or Letter of Introduction

Letter must be professionally written with proper grammar and correct spelling.

 

13th year plan

Plan is complete with appropriate goals.

 

Reflection Paper

Reflective paper is included.  Grammar, organization and content are appropriate.

 

Documentation of least 75 hours of community service with the service learning pre-approval form completely filled out.

 

Job or College Application

Sample application is complete in pen, with no omissions, cross outs or white outs.(SPSCC(TESC(WA State App)

 

Job Shadow

Student must complete a three hour job shadow related to their career interest area.

 

Career Direction

Student demonstrates a career direction.  Student will research career options in WOIS  (yzk239) and complete two of the following career sheets.

Career Comparison Sheet

 

 

Optional Information to Include in Portfolio

 

Internship

Documentation of an internship is included

 

Voters Registration Form

Copy of neatly completed voters registration form is included.

 

Selective Service App

Copy of neatly completed form is included is student is a male.

 

 

Presentation Requirements

 

Presentation Outline

Out line is complete, follows a logical sequence, and flows with the final presentation.

 

Final Presentation


Final presentation is 8-15 minutes in length, follows a logical sequence, explains rationale for topic, summarizes the research process, and draws conclusions.

Presentation Best Practices

Senior Presentation Scoring Guide



  
             Additional Useful Senior Information               

Top Ten Qualities Employers Seek in Candidates
Essential Employability Skills


Attachments (10)

  • 13th year plan.pdf - on May 22, 2009 12:46 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Checklist.pdf - on May 15, 2009 2:33 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 3 / earlier versions)
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  • Comparing_Career_Interest_Inventory_Results.pdf - on May 22, 2009 12:38 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Essential Employability Skills.doc - on May 22, 2009 12:38 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • High_School_and_Beyond_Plan.doc - on May 22, 2009 12:38 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Research_a_Career.pdf - on May 22, 2009 12:37 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • SERVICE LEARNING CONTRACT.pdf - on May 15, 2009 2:53 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Senior Portfolio Class Due Dates.pdf - on Oct 12, 2009 12:06 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Senior Presentation Scoring Sheet-New1.pdf - on May 15, 2009 2:14 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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  • Top Ten Qualities Employers Seek in Candidates.doc - on May 22, 2009 12:40 PM by Brenda Diettrich (version 1)
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