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. Many students have used Weebly because you will learn how to create a weebly website in Exploring Computer Science. Some students really like WIX. You may choose 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): Here is an example of how the portfolio can easily be assessed (You do not have to put it in this exact format, but this seems to be the easiest to navigate during presentations)
Portfolio Format Example
Desired Results of Student Learning
Every grade level portfolio will have the Desired Results of Student Learning (DRSLs) represented. Select at least one piece of writing or a project that you completed to serve as evidence of your learning in each of the following DRSLs, and include it or a representation of it in your portfolio, along with a written introduction or explanation. (click below for a description of each)
1. Set up a website. There are many different free website builders you can use. Many students have used Weebly because you will learn how to create a weebly website in Exploring Computer Science. Some students really like WIX. You may choose 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): Here is an example of how the portfolio can easily be assessed (You do not have to put it in this exact format, but this seems to be the easiest to navigate during presentations)
Portfolio Format Example
Desired Results of Student Learning
Every grade level portfolio will have the Desired Results of Student Learning (DRSLs) represented. Select at least one piece of writing or a project that you completed to serve as evidence of your learning in each of the following DRSLs, and include it or a representation of it in your portfolio, along with a written introduction or explanation. (click below for a description of each)
