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Student Portfolio Handbook2005/2006Revised 6/20/05

Educating for a Global Advantagehttp://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

Upton, MA 01568(508) 529-7758

Blackstone Valley Regional High School Revised 8/05/05 Student Portfolio Handbook

Acknowledgements

This Portfolio Handbook was developed for student's use at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School

Dr. Michael FitzpatrickSuperintendent-Director

Richard P. BrennanAssistant Superintendent-Director

Http://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us.Tel. 800-529-7758Fax 508-839-4190

Portfolio CommitteeScott Diesenhaus English Language Arts TeacherPenny Downs Portfolio AdvisorPat Hill Social Studies TeacherJeanne Little Director of Maintenance Repair Services Donna Mielinski Teaching Assistant Maintenance Repair Services James Millette, Jr WebmasterJohn Tessicini Permanent SubstituteJohn Thomas Director of Quality Initiatives

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`Student Portfolio HandbookContents

Section Page

Portfolio Agreement 3

Introduction to Portfolios 4

Portfolio Suggestions and Resources 5

Requirements 8

Freshmen 9

Sophomore 10

Junior 11

Senior 12

Title Page Rubric 13

Reflective Entry Rubric 14

Reflective Entry Form 15

Portfolio Agreement3


I understand that my portfolio is a collection of

my school work and related achievements. The contents exhibit my effort

and progress as these elements relate to the goals represented in my

instructional program.

I agree to accept the responsibility for creating and managing my portfolio

as I complete each year’s requirements. I will submit its content for periodic

review to my instructors and counselors. In doing so, I understand that the

contents of my portfolio, as well as the way in which I have presented the

contents, will be evaluated for the purpose of judging my performance in

school and my yearly promotion, graduation, employment and/or post-

secondary education.

Student Signature: Date:

Parent Signature:

I have read and understand the above portfolio agreement and have reviewed my child’s portfolio requirements for the 2005/2006 school year.

Date:

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Introduction to PortfoliosEvery student must complete portfolio requirements each year in order to be promoted to the next grade or to graduate. This information is also included the Student Handbook/Agenda. Detailed portfolio requirements are listed on pages 8-12 in this handbook as well as on the school website.

At Blackstone Valley Vocational Technical High School, students will be using three (3) ring binders to present paper portfolios.

Some classes may develop electronic portfolios using HTML that can be distributed by using CD-ROM.

Career planning and career goals will be stressed as components of the portfolios in the freshman and sophomore years. Required components by grade are provided. Students will be required to have entries in their portfolio for every vocational and every academic course they take with the exception of selectives.

Rubrics and guides for portfolio contents are included in this handbook and should be used to ensure a high quality portfolio.

http://www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/portfolio-resources.htm

The student portfolio will be evaluated using the scoring guides and rubrics contained in this handbook. The portfolio will be considered as part of each student’s annual performance and as a component of his/her graduation status. In addition, the student portfolio may be used for employment and/or the post-secondary education application process.

o Portfolios will be stored in the vocational shop and should not be removed without permission from the vocational instructor.

o Completed entries should be added to the student portfolio during related curriculum instruction in the shop week.

o The Student Portfolio Checklist should be maintained in the master notebook.

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Portfolio Suggestions and Resources

Most information that is contained in the Portfolio Handbook is also available at www.valleytech.k12.ma.us/portfolio-resources.htm

Mr. Millette is available to answer questions regarding electronic portfolios.

Other portfolio committee members are also available to answer questions about the portfolio process either through e-mail or at the following extensions:

Scott Diesenhaus ext. 2528 [email protected] Penny Downs ext. [email protected] Pat Hill TBA [email protected]

Jeanne Little ext. 2527 [email protected]

Donna Mielinski ext. [email protected]

Jim Millette ext. 2577 [email protected]

John Thomas ext. 3014 [email protected]

John Tessicini [email protected]

Instructors can schedule Computer lab time online by going to Network Neighborhood, Instructional, Bulletin Board, and BVT Calendars.

Reflective entrieso As of the 2005/2006 school year all reflective entries must be

typed.o A reflective entry should reflect the student's best effort in

writing.o The entry must contain detailed and specific information about

the assignment or project.o Each department has identified assignments that are required

for inclusion in the portfolio.o The reflective entry form has a rubric which is in this handbook

and online.

Instructors are responsible for checking the quality of students’ reflective entries and assignments. It is the student’s responsibility to secure instructors’ initials where appropriate on the Student Portfolio Checklist when the portfolio requirement has been met.

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mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



Report Cards Teachers will record comments for portfolio status on midterm reports and report cards.

Comments will be:

o Portfolio requirement in progresso Passed portfolio requiremento Failed portfolio requiremento Exemplary Portfolio entry

Students in danger of failing the student portfolio requirements will be required to attend portfolio workshops under the direction of John G. Thomas Director of Quality Initiatives.

Portfolio Awareness Weeks

The purpose of the Portfolio Awareness Weeks is to provide an opportunity for students and staff to be mindful of portfolio requirements and/or plan time to work on Portfolios.

Portfolio Weeks are scheduled for two weeks in November, February, April and June and will be announced.

Portfolio materials

Instructors may obtain portfolio supplies through Student Services.

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2005-2006 Portfolio Checklist for Freshmen

Student Name:

Entries should be in the portfolio in the same order as this checklist

Instructors’ Initials Required Career Guidance Entries

**Signed Portfolio Agreement” due 11/05

Exploratory Entries Harrington O’ Shea Career Decision Maker with Reflective Assignment

Decide Worksheet

Instructors’ Initials Required Academic Entries with Reflection Sheets

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Instructors’ Initials Required Vocational Entries with Reflection Sheets Vocational Entry

Related Entry

Instructor’s Initials Additional Entries if Applicable

Selective

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service

Awards/Certificates

Vocational Team Leader’s Signature Date

Revised 8/19/05jgt

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2005-2006 Portfolio Checklist for Sophomores

Student Name:

Entries should be in the portfolio in the same order as this checklist

Instructor’s Initials Required Career Guidance Entries

Parent signature due 9/05: I have reviewed and kept a copy of my son/daughter’s portfolio

requirements for the 2005/06 school year. _____________________________date ________

________________________________________________.My Goal Plan due 12/06

Career Exploration Entry (Career Fair /Skills USA entry etc )

Instructors’ Initials Minimum Required Academic Entries with Reflection Sheets

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Instructor’s Initials Required Vocational Entries with Reflection Sheets

Vocational Entry

Vocational Entry

Related Entry

Related Entry


Selective

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service

Awards/Certificates

Work Experience: Job Shadowing Reflective Entry (Related)


Revised 8/05/05

2005-2006 Portfolio Checklist for Juniors

Student Name:

Entries should be in the portfolio in the same order as this checklist9

Blackstone Valley Regional High School Revised 8/05/05 Student Portfolio HandbookInstructor’s Initials Required Career Guidance Entries


requirements for the 2005/06 school year. _____________________________date ________

Next Step Activity due Dec. 06

Choices Activity due June 1st

Junior/Senior Master Calendar

Instructor’s Initials Minimum Required Academic Entries with Reflection Sheets

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Instructor’s Initials Minimum Required Vocational Entries with Reflection Sheets

Vocational Entry

Vocational Entry

Related Entry

Related Entry


Selective

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service/ Internship Reflective Entry / Awards/Certificates


Revised 8/05/05

2005-2006 Portfolio Checklist for Seniors

Student Name:This page serves as the set-up for the Table of Contents for the Senior Portfolio

Instructor’s Initials Required Career Guidance Entries

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requirements for the 2005-06 school year. _____________________________date ________

___________________________________________date__________Front Page

Table of Contents

Updated Sample Cover Letter

Updated Resume

Post Secondary Action Plan (Plan A/B)

Instructor’s Initials Required Academic Entries with Reflection Sheets *

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

Instructor’s Initials Required Vocational Entries with Reflection Sheets *

Vocational Entry (Co-op - All Aspects of the Industry Report), Work Study, or Internship reflective entry

Vocational Entry

Related Entry

Related Entry

Letter of Recommendation – (Shop instructor)

Letter of Recommendation – (Co-op employer, part-time job employer or academic teacher)


Selective

Extracurricular Activities/Community Service/ Awards/Certificates

Vocational Team Leader’s Signature Date Administrator’s Signature Date

Reflective Entries must be proficient as determined by the Reflective Entry RubricRevised 8/04/05

Portfolio Front PageThe front page of your exit portfolio is just like the cover of a book. Certain, yet simple, information is needed in order for the reader to better identify with you and the contents within. Like a book’s cover, the front page to your portfolio should also be designed to attract the attention of the reader. You want to do your best to make it interesting.

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Your Front Page shall include the following: A title that both represents you and is interesting or eye catching

A picture of you or a picture that represents who you are

Your name

Year of graduation

The name of your shop

Your cover page must be word processed. Feel free to design your front page in a way that best represents you; however, it is important to keep in mind that your portfolio is a professional document that represents your abilities.

Requirement Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary

Completeness Less than 6 elements present

All 6 elements are present

All 6 elements are present. Your document is in color and informative.

QualityDoes not meet the requirements for a proficient document

No spelling errorsReadable and appropriate font Appropriate size Picture is clear and presentable

You met all of the requirements for a proficient grade, and your front page is unique, interesting and eye catching. You have done more than the basic requirements for this assignment.

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Reflective Entry Rubric revised 08/04

Reflective entries are required for all of your academic and vocational entries. The purpose of your reflective entries is for you to explain what you have learned while working on your portfolio selection. Each entry must meet the proficient requirement in each category.

Requirement Needs Improvement Proficient Exemplary

CompletenessThe typed entry must include the following:• Student’s name• Date of the reflective entry• Subject (course name)• Instructor’s name and signature• FCAs for portfolio selection• No grammar or spelling errors • Each response has a minimum of 5 complete sentences

Missing one or more of the required pieces of information.

entry not typed.

All information is present and presented in an effective and understandable manner.

You have exceeded the requirements for proficient work by including details and additional elements that enhance your entry.

Question 1 Describe the assignment:

Describes the tools, process, and FCAs (as applicable).

Does not sufficiently describe the assignment.

Sufficiently describes the tools, process, and FCAs applicable to the assignment.

Demonstrates higher order thinking skills. Meets the requirements for proficient as well as includes analysis of the purpose and process of the assignment.

Question 2Write about what you have learned from this assignment.

Describe the skills and competencies demonstrated by this assignment.

Does not meet the requirements of a proficient entry.

Sufficiently describes specific skills and competencies demonstrated by this assignment.

Meets the requirements for proficient as well as shows analysis of development over skills over time in relation to this assignment.

Question 3Evaluate your performance on the assignment. Identify what you did well and what could be improved.

Does not meet the requirements for proficient entry.

Sufficiently describes strengths and how they were discovered. Explains problems and obstacles encountered during the assignment as well as strategies for overcoming these performance obstacles.

Analysis of the process, efficiency, quality, speed effectiveness and/or accuracy of the work completed.

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Name of student:

Date:

Subject:

Instructor’s name:

Instructor’s signature:

Answer the following with a minimum of 5 complete sentences. Be sure to use correct grammar and spelling.

1. Describe the assignment including the tools/technology, process, and FCAs.

2. Write about what you have learned from this assignment. Describe the skills and competencies demonstrated by this assignment.

3. Evaluate your performance on the assignment. Identify what you did well and what could be improved.

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