Name ______________________
Pathways Teacher
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Introduction
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-Title your Google Drive Folder: “ALC Senior Portfolio, Your Name 2019”
-Organize documents into Introduction, Academic, Leadership and Community
Sections and PowerPoint for presentation.
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Introduction: Opening Portfolio Reflection 500 word maximum
What is your impression of high school after 4 years? Was it what you
expected? Describe the highlights and “lowlights” of your senior academic year
at ALC. What are your future goals? How have you changed since 9th grade?
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Academic Reflection 500 word maximum:
What has been your arc as a learner? Where did you begin, and where are you
ending? Be sure to talk about all four years. How are you doing in school this
year? Why? Will you graduate on time? Why/Why not? What are your future
academic plans? What does your transcript say and NOT say about you?
Things to look at: Last semester’s grades, current grades, absences/tardies,
PBS points, GPA, credits, LD hours completed. Include comments about CNotes, your binder and SSR reading list.
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Academic Statement 250 word maximum: Who are you as a learner? What
are your strengths and areas of need? Which projects, essays, assessments,
and/or questions affected you most as an academic in your four years at ALC
(cite one or two as evidence)? How will you continue to nurture yourself as a
lifelong learner beyond ALC (do not limit your response to college only)?
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Supporting Academic Artifacts: May include: binder grade sheet, examples of
C-Notes from each class, SSR book list, After School Lab Sheets, list of all
colleges you were accepted to and acceptance letters, copy of SAT/ACT
scores. Must include: documentation of the projects, essays, assessments, or
questions you cited as as evidence for your academic statement and a copy of
your latest transcript.
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Leadership Reflection 500 word maximum. How has ALC helped you become
a better leader? What are some specific experiences that have demonstrated
your growth as a leader in the school and community? Choose one trait that
shows your leadership development over 4 years. How have you grown in that
trait from 9th grade to now?
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Leadership Statement 250 word maximum: What are your personal leadership
strengths? How will you continue to support your growth as a leader beyond
ALC? What goals do you have for yourself as a leader? What opportunities will
you take advantage of in your next learning community?
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Supporting Leadership Artifacts: Must include: personal statement, 1 letter of
recommendation (one from school staff, adult mentor or family friend), a long
term SMART goal 5 years from now, list of scholarships received, Leadership
Development class list, resume/cover letter. May include: other documents that
support your assertions of growth.
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Academic Section
Leadership Section
Community Section
Community Reflection. 500 word maximum Using the ALC Vision statement as
a guide: How have you supported the ALC vision and community during your
four years at ALC? In which community activities and opportunities did you
participate? What has been your arc as a member of this community? Provide
specific examples – i.e. tutoring friends, leading tutorials, asking thoughtful
questions during tutorials, participation in circles, etc.
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Community Research: 500 word maximum Reflect on your community next
year. How will it be different from the community you are in this year? What are
some things you are excited about? What are some concerns you might have?
What resources are in place that will support you academically? What kinds of
leadership opportunities exist? What communities exist that you can choose to
be a part of?
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Supporting Community Documents: May include: Tutorial Request Forms,
certificates and awards, a list of resources surrounding the community you will
live in next year (i.e. college services offered, community organizations,
important phone numbers or contact names, EOP services). Must include: a
list of all clubs, sports, and organizations which you were involved in during high
school, a list of 3 supportive ALC staff members and their email addresses, a
list of 20 (or more) classmates’ names, phone numbers and emails.
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*Portfolio Presentation due on 5/13/19.
Teacher Comments:
88-80 A
79-71 B
70-62 C
61- 53 D
52-0 F