AMES Learning Portfolio

As part of your graduation requirements you have the opportunity to create a grade level portfolio.  Your portfolio is your opportunity to “show your stuff” and create a document that represents your history as a high school learner and your growth and achievement in the SWAGs.  Forget the infamous school “permanent record” - your portfolio is a real permanent record that allows YOU to tell your story. You can add to Learning Portfolio each year and we encourage you to do so. Your portfolio can be a website. If you need help setting up your portfolio, please see instructions below:

1. Set up a website. There are many different free website builders you can use. Use any website builder you would like.
Here are some free website builders: 
2. You can set up your portfolio however you would like as long as it has the following (click on the checklist for your grade):
3. For Seniors
How to Prepare for Senior Portfolio Presentations
  • Read over portfolio
  • Make sure all links work
  • Spell Check
  • Practice
  • Fill out own checklist/double check it!
  • Ask for help if needed
  • Enjoy your reflection-presentation   
Questions to think about when preparing
  • How have I grown?
  • What have I learned?
  • What have I achieved?
  • I am worthy of an AMES diploma?  Explain how.
  1. Purpose: Why did you choose to do this project? Why was it important to you?
  2. Process: What did you do to complete this project? What obstacles did you encounter? Tell us enough to be able to recreate it
  3. Result: What were the results?  Was this project successful?  Did you accomplish what you set out to accomplish?