Scholar Name: Scholar Portfolios

In an effort to prepare scholars for the High School Placement process, we require each scholar to create a portfolio of their Academic work each year. While scholars can also include other things, the large majority of their work should be academic in nature. While this may seem very easy, particularly for 5th & 6th grade families, this is one of the more challenging assignments scholars complete each year. As such, please be sure to support your scholar, and regularly check-in with them about their progress in regards to this assignment.

5 th & 6 th grade requirements

A total of 3 different pieces of Academic Work -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. *Each piece of work must be accompanied by a reflection sheet. Each reflection sheet should be completed thoughtfully and using complete sentences.

7 th & 8 th grade requirements

A total of 9 different pieces of Academic Work Scholars can have any combination of the assignments below, but must have at least one of each. -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. Specific to 7 th & 8 th Graders: -3 paragraph reflection about their 4th quarter report card. The reflection should focus on the academic challenges and successes of this past year highlighting specific examples using the report card as evidence. Specific to 8 th graders: -Each 8th grader must write a3 paragraph reflection about their top choice high school. The essay should focus on why they chose this school as their top Choice, the advantages of attending this school, and how they plan to take advantage of all of the resources this school has to offer. *Each piece of work must be accompanied by a reflection sheet. Each reflection sheet should be completed thoughtfully and using complete sentences.

*Note: The work in the portfolio does not have to be typed, but it should be very neat in order to be accepted. All work must be submitted as a hard copy; no digital work will be accepted. Portfolios must be submitted by July 27 th .