PERSONALIZED LEARNING REQUIREMENTS
As required by the state of Oregon...
Each student is on their own journey. When students leave the walls of Neah-Kah-Nie High School, we want them to have mastery over essential skills required for life, education and career success; exposure to college-level rigor; and, a sense of career paths that may bring them joy and success. Above all, each student should know themselves as a learner and know how they can unlock their learning for life.
Each student is provided an electronic Ed Portfolio as well as a binder which is used to document their educational goals and evidence of their achievements throughout high school. The binder is kept in the student’s advisory room and will periodically be updated with current “best works” and personal documentation of achievement in the areas of: academics; personal/social development; career learning; employment readiness; and post-secondary planning. This portfolio is used during Student-Led Conferences (SLC’s) to communicate progress made on the personalized learning requirements to parents and staff.
A student’s Education Plan should reflect their current goals in the areas of academics, personal/social development, citizenship and career development (includes post-secondary planning). Juniors and seniors will also be including their senior portfolio progress. This is part of the Student-led Conference process with an opportunity to set goals at the beginning of the year, review progress or revise goals during 2nd trimester, and then presenting progress during the final SLC presentation at the end of the year. Documentation should include:
SLC Goal setting forms
Course Plan or NKN Four-Year Academic Plan
Current postsecondary plans
The Education Profile is the documenting of student achievements for items such as state test scores, passing work samples, career learning activities that a student has participated in, college or military test scores, etc. Documentation should be kept in student advisory portfolio and include:
Current transcripts
National test reports (PSAT/SAT/ACT, WorkKeys),
Any other assessment they may have taken (ASVAB/NOCTI)
Activity Chart (list of all clubs, sports, awards, employment, community service, etc)
Reflections from field trips, college fairs, etc.
Career-Related Learning Experiences (CRLE)
Students are asked to participate in a minimum of two experiences that connect classroom learning with real life experiences in the workplace, community, and/or school which are relevant to their education plan. Take advantage of extracurricular activities, community projects, job shadows, interviews, etc. Visit college campuses and compare programs to see what will be a good fit for you. Explore the world! Each student should involve themselves in a variety of activities each year and document what they have done.
Extended Application - Students apply and extend their knowledge in new and complex situations related to the student’s personal and/or career interests and post-high school goals through critical thinking, problem solving, or inquiry in real world contexts.
The extended application is a chance for students to explore a topic of personal interest and showcase their ability to succeed using the employability skills needed for today’s workforce requirements. Students are encouraged to complete an extended project that allows them to explore more deeply into a subject or project of their choice, especially as it relates to their career plans. During thier final student led conference their senior year, students present their portfolio and provide evidence of what they have accomplished.