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ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME

Portfolio Guidelines- 2010-2011

At Ada Merritt K-8 Center, Portfolios serve a dual purpose. They provide you with a medium for pulling together work that links to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Areas of Interaction. They also make you an active participant in the evaluation of your progress by having you reflect on your performance and on the work you selected for inclusion. What goes in a Portfolio? You will build your Middle Years Programme Portfolio during the three Middle School years at Ada Merritt K-8 Center. In eighth grade, to receive the Ada Merritt International Baccalaureate Certificate, the Portfolio must contain the following sections and documents:

1. Student Information a. General Information b. IB Learner Profile inventory and reflection c. Grades Reflection Forms d. 8th Grade Reflection Form

2. Community and Service* a. Two Community and Service Activity Record Forms per Year b. Three Yearly Summary Forms (the log from your student agenda)

3. Environments* 4. Health and Social Education* 5. Human Ingenuity* 6. Approaches to Learning*

a. Three ATL Self Evaluation (from your student agenda) b. Learning Style Inventory (6th grade only)

7. Technology: one Design Folder per year with reflection form 8. Extra Curricular Activities

a. Extra Curricular Activity Log b. Extra Curricular Activity Reflection Form

9. Family Involvement** (Activity Samples with a Family Involvement Activity Form) 10. School to Work

a. “Take your Child to Work” report or Interview of a Professional (6th grade) b. ePEP Documentation (6th and 7th grades) c. Resume and Cover Letter (8th grade) d. High School Exploration Reflection Form (8th grade)

*Each section will contain 1-2 work samples and reflections per year in order to provide evidence that the student understands each Area of Interaction. **Preferably, the activities chosen by the family should contribute to the development of the IB Learner Profile. What kind of work can I select? Students may select class work, home learning assignments, assessments, or projects. If the project is too large to fit in your Portfolio, a photo may be attached to a paper that describes the project. Be sure the date is on all your work and don’t forget to complete and attach a Student Reflection Form. When do I place work in my Portfolio? Who will grade it? Portfolios are kept in homerooms. You will select work and reflect on it during assigned times in your subject classes and you will place this work in your Portfolio during Extended Homeroom on selected Wednesdays. You will self assess your portfolio by using the student checklist at the end of the year. Your homeroom teacher will also evaluate it as a requirement for earning the Ada Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate Certificate in eighth grade. Be sure that all required items listed above are included for each year. You will be able to take your portfolio with you when you move on to high school.

ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER

Student Information

Last Name: ____________________________ First Name: ____________________________ Student ID Number: ____________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________________

Address: ____________________________

Parent/Guardian: ____________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ Date Entered Ada Merritt K-8 Center: ______________ Grade: ______

6th Grade Picture 7th Grade Picture 8th Grade Picture

IB Learner Profile Self Assessment

First Name: ____________________ Last Name: _____________________ MYP Year:______ Identify to which degree you demonstrate the attributes of the IB Learner Profile by circling 1- 5, 1 being never, 2-rarely, 3-sometimes, 4-often and 5-always. 1. Inquirers: 1 2 3 4 5 They develop their natural curiosity. They acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research and show independence in learning. They actively enjoy learning. 2. Knowledgeable: They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. 3. Thinkers: 1 2 3 4 5 They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. 4. Communicators: 1 2 3 4 5 They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. They work effectively and willingly with others. 5. Principled: 1 2 3 4 5 They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions. 6. Open-minded: 1 2 3 4 5 They understand and appreciate their own cultures, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of others. They seek and evaluate various points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience. 7. Caring: 1 2 3 4 5 They show empathy, compassion and respect towards others. They have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to the environment. 8. Risk-takers: 1 2 3 4 5 They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. They are brave and articulate in defending their beliefs. 9. Balanced: 1 2 3 4 5 They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. 10. Reflective: 1 2 3 4 5 They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development. Reflection 11. Which attributes of the Learner Profile do you feel you need to develop or improve?

Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-minded Caring Risk-takers Balanced Reflective

12. What will you do to acquire or improve these attributes of the Learner Profile?

School activities/events, competitions or extra-curricular activities that have allowed me to develop attributes of the Learner Profile over this past semester:

Name and date of activity My roles and responsibilities

IB Learner Profile Attribute

How this activities contributed to the develo

Use additional sheets if necessary.


Grading Period Reflection Form

Student Name: _____________________________ Grade: ______ Date: ______________

Grading Period: ______________ Complete the ATL reflection form for the past grading period in your student agenda. Which of the ATL skills do you feel is (are) your strength? Why? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Which skills do you need to improve? How? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Review your grades from last period. Where are your strengths? Why? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ In what area do you need to improve? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ How are you going to improve in this area? Cite specific tools/skills. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ ______________________________

Student Name Student Signature

You may use the back of this sheet for additional comments and reflection.


8th Grade Reflection Form

Student Name: _____________________________ Grade: ___8 Date: ______________

Grading Period: ______________

Review your portfolio and your grades from your three Middle School Years. What do you notice? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ In what area(s) did you do very well? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ In what area(s) did you not do well? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ What can you do to improve? Cite specific tools/skills. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ What are your goals for High School? ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ ____________________________ ______________________________

Student Name Student Signature

You may use the back of this sheet for additional comments and reflection.

Ada Merritt K-8 Center MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME

EC&S Activity Record: MYP Share/Portfolio/Forms

“A Nurturing Community of Learners” Community & Service Activity Record

1. All students are required to complete this form for Community and Service activities. 2. Provide all required information below. Print or write in cursive neatly and clearly. 3. Hand in your completed records to the Community and Service Area Leader. 4. Log your service hours in your Student Agenda Service Learning Log, for your personal records. 5. *Activities outside of school must be pre-approved by the Community and Service

Area Leader or by Ms. Clark.

Student Name: _____________________________ Name of Activity: ______________________ Location of Activity: ________________________ Date(s) of Activity: _____________________

Number of Hours Completed: ____________ For Activities outside of school: Supervisor’s Name: _________________________ Telephone: ____________________________ Organization: ______________________________ Supervisor’s Signature: __________________ *Activity Approved by: ______________________ Signature:__________________________ After completing your Community and Service activity, reflect upon its impact on yourself and on the community. Provide your answers and comments on the back of this page:

1. Describe the activity. Explain your role and responsibilities 2. Why did you choose this activity? 3. What impact did it have on the person(s), group, organization that you helped? 4. To which Areas of Interaction was this activity connected? Explain the connection.

Rate your performance during this activity by checking the appropriate box.

Performance Factor Excellent Satisfactory Needs ImprovementI was punctual. I completed my work on time. I was reliable. I assumed responsibility. I used my time effectively. I listened to and encouraged others. I followed directions.

Community & Service at Ada Merritt Middle School

Student Personal Log for 2010-2011 Deadline: May 5, 2011

Keep track of your Community and Service participation by entering each activity in this log for your personal records. Submit all Activity Record Forms to Ms. Artigas for the official record.

Date

Activity Location Hours Cumulative

Hours


Student Work Reflection Form Student’s Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ___________________________ Course name: _________________________Teacher/Grade: __________________________ Type of work selected: ____________________ Topic: _______________________________ Area of Interaction that connects most closely: ______________________________________

1. Describe your work sample. How does it relate to this Area of Interaction? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you choose this sample of your work? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. If you were to do this work again, what would you change? Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. How has this assignment advanced your understanding of the topic and/or the Area of Interaction?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Approaches to Learning (ATL) Student Self-Evaluation Evaluate your ATL skills. Mark an E for Excellent, S for Satisfactory, an N for Needs Improvement.

Transdisciplinary Skills Grading Period

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An IB Learner is able to 1 2 3 4 Be punctual to school and to class Respect the learning environment of the class Be prepared for class with all necessary materials Use the Student Agenda daily and accurately to manage assignments Use time effectively and productively at home and in class Pay attention in class and participate actively Follow instructions without waste of time Present work clearly and neatly Keep an organized work book bag/work folder/notebook

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Submit work on time Contribute to group work Listen to others Accept and respect others points of view and ideas Inspire others to be the best they can be

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Show leadership in a group Effectively use of word processor Speak clearly and loud enough when making oral presentations Present ideas clearly and coherently, in writing and through public speaking Take notes, plan writing, write a draft and revise it Select appropriate forms of expression to suit various contexts Find ideas and information from a range of different sources

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Make effective use of visual representations (diagrams, graphs, charts, tables) Use of the library and apply library research skills* Use and apply a variety of technology tools Understand and use electronic research strategies, including the Internet Respect and identify the work and ideas of others/cite sources Make outlines from basic research Use MLA to create bibliographies Selecting and rejecting information according to goal

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Evaluate sources for suitability, reliability, bias, fact/opinion & accuracy Identify and determine own learning style Monitor, evaluate and reflect on own performance accurately Use criteria and rubrics in the self- and peer-evaluation process

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Use self and peer assessments to improve work Interpret graphical data and written information Identify real-world problems and the tasks involved in solving them Understand the Areas of Interaction Connect learning activities with the Areas of Interaction Creatively generate new ideas Organize ideas

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Appreciate culture

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o What were your areas of strength? o What progress have you made? o What areas do you think you need to work on next semester?

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o What were your areas of strength? o What progress have you made? o What areas do you think you need to work on next semester?

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o Of which achievement are you the proudest? o What do you need to focus on next year?

Place in Portfolio upon completion


Student Work Reflection Form Student’s Last Name: _____________________ First Name: ___________________________ Course name: _________________________Teacher/Grade: __________________________ Type of work selected: ____________________ Topic: _______________________________ Area of Interaction that connects most closely: ______________________________________

1. Describe your work sample. How does it relate to this Area of Interaction? ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did you choose this sample of your work? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. If you were to do this work again, what would you change? Why? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. How has this assignment advanced your understanding of the topic and/or the Area of Interaction?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________


Technology Portfolio Reflection Form

Student’s Last Name: _______________First Name: ______________

Course name: ________________________ Teacher/Grade: ______________

Type of work selected: _________________ Topic: _____________________

Area of Interaction that connects most closely: ___________________________ 1. How does this work relate to this Area of Interaction? ___________________ 2. Why did you choose this sample of your work?_________________________ 3. What do you like about this selection? Why? _________________________ 4. If you were to do this work again, what would you change? Why? ___________ 5. How this assignment advanced your understanding of the topic, of the Area of Interaction

and of the Design Cycle. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Extra Curricular Activities Log

Student Name: ___________________________ Use the space below (and the back of this form if necessary) to log the activities that you participate in while a

student in the MYP at Ada Merritt K-8 Center. Activities Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Honors and Awards

Clubs Sports

Technology Projects

Field Trips Plays,

Performances& Exhibits

Non-school Related Activities

Extra Curricular Activity Log found in MYP Share folder/Portfolio/Forms

Extra Curricular Activity Reflection

Name of Student: ___________________________ Grade: _______________ Type of Activity: ___________________________ Date of Activity: _____________ Reflection: Write a brief description of the activity, why you chose to participate in this activity, what you most enjoyed about it, would you participate in it again, etc. You may continue on the back if you need additional space.

Extra Curricular Activity Reflection form: MYP Share/Portfolio/Forms

Place photo, picture, brochure or program here.

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FORM

Name of Student: ___________________________________

Type of Activity: ________________________________ Date of Activity: ___________

Family member participants: _______________________________________________

Reflection: On the back of this page: - Describe the activity. - Why did you and your family choose to participate in this activity? - What did you and your family most enjoy about it and gain from it? - Would you and your family participate in it again? - Which Area of Interaction does it relate most closely? - What would you like to do differently?

Place photo, picture, brochure or program here.

6th grade Career Exploration

Name of Student: ________________________ Date of Activity:_________________

Sixth grade students will either report on their “Take Your Child to Work” experience or interview a professional of their choice.

- Describe the profession that you have chosen to describe. - Why did you choose this profession? - What have you learned about the profession you observed? - What would you like to learn further about it? - Is this a profession you would like for yourself? - Other comments.

______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Use the back of this form if necessary.


HIGH SCHOOL FAIR Reflection Form Student’s Last Name: ____________________________Date of Presentation: _____________

High School Name

Type of Program

Location

Admission Requirements

Courses offered

Other Information

What do you like about this school?

Remaining questions

Reflection

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