Work Sample Guidelines

If the student has answered a list of questions and will be submitting the answers as a work sample, the list of questions must also be submitted.  This includes writing prompts.

Needs to relate to standards for the grade level of the child unless child has an IEP

Video and powerpoint projects are permitted for work samples as long as they are directly addressing a specific course listed on your master agreement

• • • The student must be the main creator of this project and the content within the project

    • Parent/Guardian Directions: How to submit a video work sample

If you and the student are submitting a photo image of an activity, please make sure that it is accompanied by written content explaining the relation to a course listed on the Master Agreement as well as details on what the student is learning in the photo.  

• • • We recommend for TK-2nd grade students that the student attempt written content and the parent submits clear details (if the student is not writing in full sentences)

    • For 3rd grade students and higher, we recommend that the students provide the majority of the written content.  If it is necessary for the parent to provide additional details explaining course relation, please do so.

    • You can use this cover page when submitting a photo as a work sample to help explain the content of the image

How much written content is needed for each work sample?

• • • For students in TK-2nd grade most written content is approved coming from the student

    • For students in 3rd-8th grade we do need to see a minimum of half a page of written content.  Our CST team will always keep in mind the student’s abilities and grade level

    • For high school students, we are looking for at minimum a full page of written content reflecting at least a minimum of 1 hour of work.

How many minutes do we need to log for Physical Education?

• • • For students in TK-8th physical education is not required but based on Department of Education suggestions we recommend at least 200 minutes of Physical Education or 30 minutes per day

    • For high school students, we need at least 800 minutes per learning period.