WORLD CLASS SCHOLAR PORTFOLIO Cover Sheet Student Name: _____________________________________________ Year in School: ______________ Graduation Year: _____________ 612878188 6/20/2016 WORLD CLASS SCHOLAR Table of Contents Goal Brainstorming Activity Yearly Goal Plan Sheet Activities Community Service Year End Evaluation & Reference Tracking Check-Off Sheet 612878188 6/20/2016 World Class Scholars Goals Brainstorming Activity Goals & Ideas 612878188 6/20/2016 World Class Scholars Yearly Goal Plan Sheet Goal: Write your goal as clearly as possible so that you know what you are working towards. Steps to Achieving Your Goal: List the things you will need to do to reach your goal. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 612878188 6/20/2016 GOALS Definition: The objective toward which an endeavor is directed. You want to make sure that your goal is not an activity. Ask yourself “Why do I want to do this?” Sometimes the answer to that question is really your goal. Example: Goal – To study math more. Why? I want to get a better math grade. Redefined goal: To improve my math grade. Activities to support this goal: Studying daily, tutoring sessions with the teacher, study table participation, practicing with a friend before test time, doing extra credit, etc. Remember: You want to be able to list 5 activities that could help you reach your goal. This way the door will always be open. If one way doesn’t work, you will have many options. Completing the activities on the following pages may help you better be able to write a workable goal for yourself. Take this seriously and it will pay off in your goal reaching efforts! Types of Goals Academic Goals: These goals would be ones that would involve school and improving scholastically. Example: To improve your grade in a given subject. Community Goals: These goals would involve your community. This may be your city or school. Example: To work at a “Feed the Hungry” site. Social/Personal Goals: These goals would be ones that involve leadership, peer relationships or self-esteem issues. Example: To become a leader at school. 612878188 6/20/2016 MEASURABLE GOALS Use words that are specific: * Establish * Demonstrate * Draw * Analyze * Prepare * Assist * List * Acquire * Encourage * Participate * Foster * Understand * * * * * * Apply Measure Identify Learn Appreciate Clarify * * * * * * Design Adopt Increase Discover Know Promote ACADEMIC GOALS: Examples: To acquire an improved grade in Algebra from last semester To design a study schedule for myself To demonstrate my knowledge of the English language To increase my understanding of U.S. History To apply myself in Science COMMUNITY GOALS: These goals deal with any community in which you belong. (School, town, family, and church) Examples: To assist in youth programs in our town To increase my participation in after-school activities To design an after-school tutoring club for young children To establish myself as a positive citizen in my city To identify how I can help my community improve PERSONAL/SOCIAL GOALS: These goals deal with leadership qualities, peer relationships, and self-concept issues. Examples: To demonstrate leadership qualities in my peer group To adopt a positive attitude To establish a set of personal values To assist in study groups To draw upon positive role models 612878188 6/20/2016 World Class Scholars 7th & 8th Grade Activities School Activity Band Orchestra Jazz Choir Concert Choir Drama Peer Helpers ASB Member Knowledge Bowl Computer Club Science Club Speech Club Junior Honor Society Computer Camp 7th Hours 8th Hours School Athletics Basketball Cross Country Football Track Volleyball Wrestling Swimming Cheerleading/Dance/Drill team Team Manager Other Clubs or Groups: Leadership Activities Class Officer ASB Officer Home Room Rep. Club Officer Team Captain Other: 612878188 Community Activities Church Youth Group Church Choir Scouting Youth in Government Baseball Soccer AAU Basketball YMCA 4-H Club 6/20/2016 7th Hours 8th Hours World Class Scholars High School Activity Sheet H=Hours Involved Activity H=Hours Involved 9 Hr 10 Hr 11 Hr 12 Hr Activity Band Basketball Orchestra Choir Drama Activities Play Production Debate Natural Helpers DECA VICA FBLA Honors Society Class Officer ASB Member Yearbook Staff School Paper Speech Club Chess Club Student Council Home Room Officer Knowledge Bowl Homecoming Comm. Book Club Computer Club Diversity Club Science Club Others: Baseball Cross Country Football Golf Gymnastic Soccer Fast Pitch Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling Cheerleading Dance/Drill Team Manager/Trainer Flag Team Hobbies: Contests/Special Awards: 612878188 School Sponsored Trips: Work/Community Experience: Camps Church Youth Group Church Choir Scouting Horizon Club Explorers 4-H Club YMCA-YWCA Youth in Government 6/20/2016 9 Hr 10 Hr 11 Hr 12 Hr WORLD CLASS SCHOLARS COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM (10 hours of Community Service must be completed each year) Name: ________________________________ Graduating Year: __________ Date of Service: _______________________ Number of Hours: _________ Description of Service: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Signature of Supervisor: ____________________________________ 612878188 6/20/2016 World Class Scholars Year End Evaluation & Reference At the end of each year, stop and reflect. In paragraph form, using complete sentences, answer the following questions. 1. What did you like about this year? (You may include descriptions of special trips or activities in which you were involved.) 2. Based on your experiences this year, what advice would you give to another student? 3. Restate the goal you set at the beginning of the year. Explain the steps you took to achieve your goal. If you did not achieve your goal, explain why. 4. Adult Character Reference: Name an adult, other than a family member, who made a difference for you this year. Give a brief explanation as to why and how this person made a difference. 612878188 6/20/2016 World Class Scholars Yearly Check-off Sheet Student Name: _______________________________ Grade Level: ________ Tracker Check-off 1. Cover Sheet ________ 2. Brainstorming Goals (“The Wheel” optional) ________ 3. Goal Plan Sheet ________ 4. Activity Form ________ 5. Ten Hours of Community Service Completed and Signed ________ 6. Year-End Evaluation & Reference ________ 7. Grades ________ 8. Optional: Awards, Certificates, Letters ________ Tracking Parent’s comments: Tracking Parent’s/Counselor’s Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ______________ 612878188 6/20/2016