Benchmark and
Graduation Portfolio
Envision Academy of
Arts and Technology
2009-10
The Graduation Portfolio and
Presentation Defense:
1. is a graduation requirement for our school;
2. takes place for all students in grades 10 and
12 on April 21-22, 2010
3. is the body of evidence that demonstrates
mastery of 21st Century Leadership Skills
and state content standards;
4. requires each student to demonstrate that
he/she has mastered the academic skills
necessary to succeed in college;
5. emphasizes the importance of reflecting on
one’s learning
Envision 21st Century
Leadership Skills
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Communicate Effectively and Persuasively
Think Critically
Collaborate Productively
Express Oneself Creatively
Solve Problems Resourcefully
Manage Projects Effectively
The Graduation Portfolio
Components
1. A student cover letter and introduction to the
portfolio;
2. A digital arrangement of certified, mastery
level student work produced in core content
and/or interdisciplinary areas, which is
assessed and certified by teachers prior to the
presentation;
3. Reflective summaries of the work artifacts in
the five core content areas;
4. Workplace Learning Artifact & Reflection
and;
5. Leadership Skills Assessment written by the
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The Benchmark Portfolio
Components
 Six artifacts (high-quality pieces of student
project work)
 Represent each of the six subject areas
 Represent each of the six 21st Century
Skills
Parent’s Role in Success of
Graduation and Benchmark
Portfolio
 Know the requirements and check in
often with your child and Advisor on
progress
 Monitor completion of Portfolio artifacts,
which come from students’ project work
throughout the year