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  » Formal Proposal

  » Action Plan

  » The Journal

  » Research

  » Oral Checks

  » Tangible Product

  » Oral Presentation

  » Resume

  » Interview

  » Portfolio

  » Reflection Paper

  » Contracts/Forms
Portfolio

The portfolio is an organized compilation of all written and/or collateral material related to the Graduation Project.  It is meant to serve as a permanent record of the student’s accomplishments.  The portfolio is gradually assembled over the course of the project and serves as a representation of the completed product.

The portfolio provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate competence in meeting all of the essential curriculum indicators.

Required elements:

  • Contract

  • Demonstration of work with the mentor throughout the project

  • Evidence of oral checks/defenses with the teacher/advisor

  • Signed plagiarism policy statement by student & parent

  • Proposal

  • Action plan

  • Mentor Registration form

  • Journal

  • Evidence of research

  • Annotated bibliography

  • Resume

  • Tangible evidence of the product’s completion

  • Reflection paper

Optional elements:

  • Photos

  • Receipts

  • Diagrams

  • Surveys

  • Research

  • Interviews

  • Notes

  • Sketches

  • Letters

  • Materials

  • Illustrations

  • Forms

  • Electronic media

The portfolio may appear in hard-copy format or be placed in electronic format.  Portfolio requirements should be determined by the advisor and stated clearly in the proposal and action plan.

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