Student Portfolio

What is a Student Portfolio?

A Student Portfolio is comprised of six parts: an Individual Learning Plan, a high school resume, personal statement ideas and/or a personal narrative, a community service/volunteer log, a copy of a high school transcript, and the pre-letter of recommendation interview questions. When combined into one document, students will have a record of the classes taken in high school, grades earned, grade point average, class rank, Career Pathway, ACT/PSAT/ASVAB test scores, proposed post-secondary class options for two years, a record of community service/volunteer hours, a record of honors and school involvement and a narrative/synthesis of experiences and challenges faced thus far in life.

Why is it important?

The value of a student portfolio will become immediately relevant during a student’s senior year. The academic portfolio is essentially a “cheat sheet” in applying for colleges, apprenticeship programs, employment, honors programs and/or scholarships. All or most of the information required on applications will already be done and thoroughly reviewed in the student portfolio, before being officially submitted.