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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
- March 7, 2006
To The Editor;
Our Grade Eleven class is the first on the new graduation program. One of the new components of this program is the requirement that all students assemble and present a portfolio of their work.
This is an exciting opportunity for all students to assemble a body of work that represents their accomplishments throughout their career here at PSS. However, students who do not complete their portfolio or do not present it, will not graduate.
The portfolio is divided into the following six organizers: Arts & Design; Community Involvement & Responsibility; Education and Career Planning; Employability Skills; Information Technology and Personal Health.
All students must complete one aspect in each of the six organizers. This is called the Portfolio Core and is worth 30 marks (5 marks for each of the six organizers). Students must get all 30 of these marks or they will not be eligible to pass the Portfolio course.
Students can pick and choose for the rest of their portfolio depending on their interests and talents. This is called Portfolio Choice and is worth up to 50 marks. Many of the community activities that our students are involved in can be used for aspects of Portfolio Choice. If you are a community leader you may be asked to evaluate one of the young people you work with.
The presentation of their portfolio is worth 20 marks and is another essential component. A team of teachers and community members will evaluate student presentations. If students do not present, they are not eligible to pass the Portfolio course. We are in the process of determining a date for presentations and what format we will use next year. Presentations must occur prior to the end of term 3 (mid-April) in order to comply with our current Graduation Policy.
It is an exciting time for students as they are provided with an opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishments in a very tangible way. We also understand that there may be apprehension, as it is different from anything we have done previously in order to earn a Dogwood Diploma. We have put in place a number of mentors who will guide students through the process of putting together and presenting their portfolios.
If you have any questions, please call.
- Bill Lawrence, Principal, Princeton Secondary School
To The Editor;
Moving on now, from the Princeton 'town square.' Where do we put Walmart?
- Regards
Joe Schwarz, Princeton
