Portfolio Paper
Product Presentation

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 Collection of work from classes
 Forms, documents, letters
 Research process
 Reflections and self-evaluations
 rubric adapted by NIHS
 Benefit: Organization skills

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 Topic of the student’s choosing
 A researched argument; an analytical point-of-view paper
 Traditional research procedures including
MLA documentation
 Rubric adapted by NIHS
 Benefit: Critical and analytical thinking skills

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o A “learning stretch” o Tangible/Intangible o Extension of the research o Monitored by community mentor o Rubric adapted by NIHS o Benefit: Time management and self-direction skills

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 Oral presentation of research and product
 Panel of judges (school and community)
 Specific time limit followed by Q & A
 Visual aids to support information
 Rubric adapted by NIHS
 Benefit: Student growth and development

 Public Speaking
 Written language
 Presentation skills
 Technology integration
 Community involvement
 Personal growth
 Personal responsibility

• Arts: Research a performer, composer, artist, choreographer, playwright
• Language Arts: Research Education,
Investigate the broadcasting industry
• Health: Research community health agencies
• Math: Analyze the effect of tourism on the local economy, Research plant environments

• Science: Flight, Stem cell research,
Conservation, Water Quality
• Social Studies: Religions, Crime prevention, museums

• Choreograph a dance
• Teach an adult or child to read
• Volunteer with a community agency
• Build a mini greenhouse
• Put together an event to raise money for local charities
• Test the acidity in water after several rains and compare

• Build an entertainment cabinet
• Make an article of clothing
• Construct an information box
• Landscape a yard
• Construct a model of a roller coaster
• Volunteer as an interpreter

Build the Skills Into All Content Areas
The Standard Course of Study for all disciplines promote the same skills necessary for the
Graduation Project
Essential Questions
Research
Writing
Speaking
Listening
Evaluating

Some Attributes of a
Future Ready Graduate
Critical thinker
Financially literate citizen
Strong Team Contributor
Effective Problem Solver
Knowledgeable global citizen
Health-focused life-long learner
Relationship builder
Self-directed responsible worker
Effective communicator
Creative/innovative thinker

 Ninth Grade: Narrow topics to 3
Begin Portfolio & Resume
 Tenth Grade: Continue work on Resume &
Portfolio
Narrow to final topic
Sign Contract
Complete Proposal Form

 Eleventh Grade: Continue to work on
Resume and Portfolio
Select Mentor
Write paper-English 11
Complete Interview
Begin Product

 Twelfth Grade: Complete at least 15 hours on the product
Complete Portfolio
Complete Resume
Present Product to a panel of judges
Write Thank You notes