Anacortes High School Senior Culminating Portfolio ...

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Anacortes High School

Senior Culminating

Portfolio/Presentation

Manual

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Table of Contents

Culminating Presentation Overview…………………………………………………...3

Portfolio…………………………………………………………………………………..…………4

Advisory Portfolio Checklist……………………………………………………….5

Portfolio Grading ….………..………………………………………………………...6

Culminating Presentation Purpose and Description……………………………7

Culminating Presentation Outline………………………………..……………8

Culminating Presentation Deadlines and Requirements………….10

February 2018

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Culminating Presentation Overview

Who am I? Where am I going?

How am I going to get there?

Your AHS Culminating Presentation is an opportunity to demonstrate your growth socially, academically, and professionally. Much of what is needed to accomplish this goal has been completed in Advisory during your years at AHS. Your AHS Student Portfolio is a documentation of this process and will serve as the focal point for your presentation.

The AHS Culminating Presentation has been modified during past years to more accurately reflect personal accomplishments and goals. These changes ensure that new state requirements for graduation have been met. Using your Advisory Portfolio, you will create a presentation that effectively addresses the three guiding questions: Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there? An outline will be provided to structure your presentation.

While developing your Culminating Presentation, you will also have the opportunity to participate in activities such as a job shadow, career project, or other senior experience. These supplemental activities should be used to directly enhance your presentation of the three guiding questions.

The use of a visual aid is required for your Culminating Presentation. This might include a PowerPoint or Google Slides, poster boards, and/or components from your Portfolio. You may use note cards to assist in your organization and presentation. In this manual, you will find specific directions and requirements, including an outline of the key components required for your presentation.

We are looking forward to supporting you as you create your Culminating Presentation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the following people:

Marci Fankhauser, Counselor Students with last names A-F [email protected] 293-2166, x1334 Jean Lungren, Counselor Students with last names N-Z [email protected]

293-2166, x1336

Maggie Lahey, Counselor Students with last names G-M [email protected] 293-2166, x1396 Tanika Campbell, Coordinator Senior Culminating Presentations [email protected] 293-2166, x1372

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Portfolio Requirements

Description: The Portfolio is composed of activities and assignments that are completed throughout high school. Each component directly ties into the student’s personal, academic, and career goals.

Portfolio Requirements: See Advisory Portfolio Checklist on page 5.

Grade 12 Portfolio Requirements and Deadlines:

Job Shadow, Career Project, or Other Senior Experience..……………..……….. 01/18/18 Resume……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 02/28/18 Community Service Time Log…………………………………….……………………………..03/28/18 AHS Transcript and Graduation Requirement Credit Check…………..…………. 03/28/18 Updated 4 Year Course Plan ………...…………………………………………………….….. 03/28/18

Completed Final Portfolio Deadline: March 28, 2018

Notes:

Transfer students are responsible for completing assignments only for the years they attend AHS.

All assignments and supporting materials for the Advisory Portfolio and Senior Culminating Presentation are available on the AHS website’s Counseling Center webpage.

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HIGH SCHOOL AND BEYOND PLAN

Senior Portfolio Checklist

The following Advisory assignments are required for all Seniors:

Checklist & Forms

✓ Note: Right-click on the form’s title to view/print a copy of the form.

I. Personal & Social Development Who Am I?

Community Service Time Log (a total of 20 hours completed throughout 9-12 grades)

Sem. 2

II. Career Development Where Am I going?

Proposal Form: Job Shadow, Career Project or Other Senior Experience

Sem. 1

Forms to Complete: Job Shadow, Career Project or Other Senior Experience

Sem. 1

Resume Guidelines & Resume Samples Sem. 2

III. Academic Development How Will I Get There?

Google Classroom Four Year Course Plan For new students only, use code: k9ugvtr

Sem. 2

Graduation Credit Requirements Checklist and current AHS Transcript

Sem. 1 & 2

IV. Senior Culminating Presentation

Practice Culminating Presentation Date: April 19th, 2018

Sem. 2

Final Culminating Presentation Date: April 27th, 2018 Sem. 2

V. Optional Supplemental Items

Information Form to Request Letter of Recommendation

EOC Score Reports, HSPE, Smarter Balance Score Reports

PSAT Score Report and/or other assessments (SAT, ACT, Compass, etc.)

Certificates, Awards, Photos, Work Samples, etc.

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Portfolio Grading At each grade level, students will be given an Advisory Portfolio Checklist and will submit assignments by designated deadlines. Advisory teachers will check each assignment to determine if the student has met standard. If a student has not met standard on a mandatory item, it must be redone prior to Portfolio submission.

Your final Portfolio will be graded using the following Criteria:

Grade: Criteria:

Meets Standard S = Satisfactory

Student has met standard for every requirement on the Portfolio Checklist and has included each requirement in the Portfolio in a well-organized manner.

Below Standard U = Unsatisfactory

Student is missing one or more of the mandatory requirements on the Portfolio Checklist.

Note to transfer students: Students will only be accountable for those items designated for the grade levels they attend at AHS. Community Service (20 total hours) are prorated at 5 hours per grade level (9-12).

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Senior Culminating Presentation

Purpose: In grades 9 through 11, students had the opportunity to facilitate Student-Led Conferences. The

Student-Led Conferences provided the opportunity for students to share their social and academic progress with their parent(s) or guardian(s). Students used their Portfolio to begin answering the three guiding questions:

Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there?

In the 12th grade, the Senior Culminating Presentation is an opportunity for students to present and provide in depth answers to the three guiding questions above, regarding their high school experience and post-graduation plans. Through the Culminating Presentation students will demonstrate that they are college/work ready, with plans for their transition into life after high school. Additionally, students will learn to develop good verbal communication skills that they will use throughout their lives. The presentation evaluation panels will include AHS staff and community members.

Description: Students will develop a Senior Presentation that answers the three guiding questions:

Who Am I? (As a worker, citizen, and learner)

Where am I going?

How am I going to get there?

Requirements: 1. Students will prepare the outline on the next page, to organize their presentation. 2. A visual aid must be included in the presentation. This might include a PowerPoint or

Google Slides, poster boards, and/or components of the Portfolio. a. Note cards may be used to assist in your presentation.

3. The presentation will be graded by panel members, using a grading evaluation sheet.

A Google Slides template and grading evaluation sheet will be discussed at the Senior Culminating Presentation Information Session, in Advisory and/or in English classrooms. The template can be used to develop and organize the presentation and it will outline the key points to be discussed. The grading evaluation sheet will provide students with a clear understanding of how the presentation will be evaluated and the expectations to receive a passing grade.

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Senior Culminating Presentation Outline

Total Time: 15-20 minutes

This outline will be used organize your presentation. A PowerPoint/Google Slides and/or other visual aids, in addition to a completed resume (4 copies) will be needed for both the practice and final presentations.

Introduction (2 minutes) Introduce yourself Briefly describe the purpose of the presentation, to answer the three guiding questions:

Who am I as a person and as a learner?

Where am I going?

How am I going to get there?

PART 1 - Who am I as a person and as a learner? (5 minutes) Personal Attributes (2-3 minutes)

Discuss your personality and learning characteristics as they are today. Examples: academic and personal strengths, challenges, interests, hobbies, people of

influence in your life, sports, etc... If desired, include awards, certificates, photos, or audio material. Include anything important about who you are.

Community Service (2-3 minutes)

Use your Community Service Time Log in the ‘Who am I?’ (Blue Section) of your Portfolio to describe the activities you completed.

Example: “As part of the graduation requirement, I was required to do a minimum of 20 hours Community Service. To meet this requirement, some of the activities I chose are ….”

- If you did many community service activities, talk about those that were the most meaningful

Share what you learned about yourself or others as a result of this experience.

PART 2 - Where am I going? (5 minutes)

Job Shadow, Career Project, or Other Senior Experience Briefly describe your Job Shadow, Career Project, or Other Senior Experience you completed. Describe how the experience helped you clarify ‘where you are going’ after high school. Describe any other research that helped you define ‘where you are going’ after high school.

Examples: Xello Profile Assessments College Visits College Board College Searches Meeting with Military Recruiter Other

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PART 3 - How am I going to get there? (5 minutes)

High School Preparation (2-3 minutes)

Clearly explain how you’ve prepared for life after high school. Include information from the ‘Academic’ (Orange) section of your Portfolio.

Examples: - Course taken, GPA, College Planning, etc., - Include any class or school related experiences that enhanced your

preparation. Display or discuss any academic awards or accomplishments.

Beyond High School (2-3 minutes)

State your goals and use details to describe your plans for after graduation

Examples: Meet with a military recruiter, apply for scholarships, work for a year at _____, etc.,

If you are unsure, describe the next steps you will take to help you decide.

Conclusion (2 minutes)

Concluding statements

Briefly summarize your key answers to:

In closing, today you have learned that I am……. Who Am I? Where Am I Going? How Am I Going to get There?

Thank the panel for taking the time to listen to your presentation.

Thank you very much for coming today, to listen to my culminating presentation. Ask your panel if they have questions, comments, or suggestions.

Listen carefully to their questions.

Take a moment to reflect on the question before answering it.

Answer respectfully and as completely as you can. Concluding statements.

Note: An outline and sample Google Slides template are available on the AHS website’s Counseling Center webpage.

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Practice Presentation Deadlines & Requirements

Practice Presentation Deadlines:

1. Sign up for Practice Presentation Time in Advisory …………………March 28, 2018

Must have completed the Job Shadow, Career Project, or Other Senior Experience 2. Culminating Presentation PowerPoint or Google Slides………..…..April 19, 2018 3. Practice Culminating Presentation……….…………………………………...April 19, 2018

Practice Presentation Requirements:

I. Timing Please arrive at your location at least ten minutes early and be prepared. You will

have five minutes prior to your presentation to set up any materials. You will have 15-20 minutes for your presentation. Students will have five minutes after their presentation for a question and answer period with the evaluation panel.

II. Equipment Check

The equipment necessary to present using PowerPoint, Google Slides or Prezi will be provided, including a computer.

It is the student’s responsibility to be sure that all equipment is functioning appropriately and that they have the media (CD, DVD, jump drive, etc…) necessary.

III. Resume

Students will bring their completed resume (4 copies) to the evaluation panel for their review.

IV. Appearance

Students will dress professionally, make eye contact, and present with confidence and enthusiasm, as they would for a job interview.

V. Communication Skills

Students will use clear, well-paced voice, organized content structure, and any relevant visual displays to communicate with evaluators.

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Final Presentation Deadlines & Requirements

Culminating Presentation Deadlines: 1. Completed Practice Culminating Presentation……….…………..……………April 19, 2018 2. Final Culminating Presentation Power Point ……………………………………April 27, 2018 3. Final Culminating Presentation………………………………………………………..April 27, 2018

Final Presentation Requirements:

I. Timing Please arrive at your location at least ten minutes early and be prepared. You will

have five minutes prior to your presentation to set up any materials. You will have 15-20 minutes for your presentation. Students will have five minutes after their presentation for a question and answer period with the evaluation panel.

II. Equipment Check

The equipment necessary to present using PowerPoint, Google Slides or Prezi will be provided, including a computer.

It is the student’s responsibility to be sure that all equipment is functioning appropriately and that they have the media (CD, DVD, jump drive, etc…) necessary.

III. Resume

Students will bring their completed resume (4 copies) to the evaluation panel for their review.

IV. Appearance

Students will dress professionally, make eye contact, and present with confidence and enthusiasm, as they would for a job interview.

VI. Communication Skills

Students will use clear, well-paced voice, organized content structure, and any relevant visual displays to communicate with evaluators.

Note: All Senior Culminating Presentation materials (manual, outline, template and grading evaluation sheet) are on the AHS website’s Counseling Center webpage under the “Senior Culminating Presentation” tab.