7/31/2019 Scholar Portfolio[1]

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Scholar Name:

In an effort to prepare scholars for the High School Placement process, we require each scholar to createa portfolio of their Academic work each year. While scholars can also include other things, the largemajority of their work should be academic in nature. While this may seem very easy, particularly for 5 th

& 6th grade families, this is one of the more challenging assignments scholars complete each year. Assuch, please be sure to support your scholar, and regularly check-in with them about their progress inregards to this assignment.

-A work that demonstrates and understandingof any of the Higher Achievement SocialJustice theme (Freedom, Voice, Solidarity,

Justice)-A work that the scholar is most proud of

- A piece of work that shows a significantimprovement; this may require both theoriginal and finished product.

-A work that demonstrates and understanding of any of the Higher Achievement Social Justice theme (Freedom,

Voice, Solidarity, Justice)

-A work that the scholar is most proud of

- A piece of work that shows a significant improvement;this may require both the original and finished product.

-3 paragraph reflection about their 4 th quarter reportcard. The reflection should focus on the academicchallenges and successes of this past year highlightingspecific examples using the report card as evidence.

-Each 8 th grader must write a3 paragraph reflectionabout their top choice high school. The essay shouldfocus on why they chose this school as their topChoice, the advantages of attending this school, andhow they plan to take advantage of all of the resourcesthis school has to offer.