Senior Project Portfolio Rubric
Student: _________________________________
Advisor: ____________________________
Evaluated by: _____________________________
Date: ______________________________
Does Not
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Portfolio Cover
Title, Student Name, Advisor, Date. Must be visible from the front of your closed portfolio.
Letter of Introduction
Is reflective in nature, providing the reader with an understanding of who the student is and what the
reader may expect to see in the portfolio, including post high school plans.
Table of Contents
Accurate and complete using the three designated sections: Learning, Leading, Living.
LEARNING
Evidence of Learning
Includes a minimum of 3 (maximum of 5) graded assignments in Core courses representing work
throughout 12th grade. Each assignment must have a completed Evidence of Learning Reflection. Each
piece is neat, of high quality, and properly displayed (final work, quality photos matted, etc.). Plus,
one research project and one personal essay from 11th or 12th grade.
   Core Subjects – English, Social Studies, Math, Science
 Research Paper or Project with assigning teacher’s grading rubric. Subject:______________
LEADING
Community Experience Documentation
 Plan  Time Log  Evaluation  Reflective Essay
“Or” Varsity Letter in Community Service
 Plan  Certificate  Reflective Essay
LIVING
Résumé
Error free, attractive professional layout, printed on quality paper. Accurately reflects characteristics,
skills, and experiences.
References
Error free, professional layout, accurate and complete. (Full name, title, mailing address, phone and
email.) Minimum of three (3). References may not be relatives or peers.
Letter of Recommendations
May be from an employer, teacher, counselor or community member; not a family member or peer.
It should address student’s attributes, abilities, and future goals. Minimum of two (2).
High School and Beyond Plan
 Transcript – includes first semester of senior year
 Test Scores, if applicable - PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, Compass, other (Career Interest,
Personality, Learning Styles)
 Post High Plan - Apprenticeship, College, Employment, GAP Year, Military
 Application, Acceptance Letter, Other Supporting Documentation
 Personal Essay
Optional Supporting Evidence
Additional documentation that supports and strengthens the Leading, Learning and Living sections of
the student portfolio; School and Community Involvement, Leadership Activities, Honors and Awards
Employability Certifications, etc.
Overall Layout/Impressions
Portfolio is attractive, neat, and of high quality.
Organization is thoughtful and enhances portfolio contents.
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