AN ALUMNI PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE
HALEY DEMARIA
WHY PORTFOLIOS?
Promotes student self-reflection and understanding of how they learn best
Promotes students' ownership of their learning
Builds confidence in students as they share proudly what they have learned
Builds confidence as students share their academic challenges and how they overcame them
The team (student, parents,teacher) analyze capabilities, focus on strengths, and plan for the future
As parents and teacher together celebrate student's learning, student feels the collaborative team support
THE PROCESS FOR STUDENTS
All Year:Save work and reflect on their learning
Complete Reflections:Thinking about strengths and areas for growth
Select Work Samples:That reflect these strengths and areas for growth
Middle School Specific: Reflecting on the School’s
Core Values: respect, responsibility, honesty and kindness
Portrait of a Graduate: self-aware, principled, communicator, critical thinker
THE ROLE OF TEACHERS
Support time management and organization
Assist students in reflection
Provide feedback
Monitor progress
Presenting their learning
Documenting learning over time
WHAT SKILLS DO STUDENTS GAIN?
Answering reflective questions
Decision making
Taking pride in their work
Focusing on the learning process
HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CHILD’S PORTFOLIO?
Actively listen to your child’s presentation – note both academic strengths and ways your child learns
Celebrate your child’s growth over time – what can they do now that they couldn’t before?
Ask clarifying questions to get more information
For challenges/areas for growth, ask about:
What could they do differently next time?
What support do they need at home or at school?
This is a celebration of your child’s learning this year (roses and thorns)
A CURRENT PARENT’S PERSPECTIVE DR. HADLEY MOORE