Senior Portfolio
Letter of Understanding Dear Parents, MBHS Senior and According to San Diego Unified
District Procedure No. 4770, high school diplomas are awarded to students who
meet all general and course requirements for graduation, "including the
presentation of a senior exhibition that meets school-site criteria." It is
also a requirement for students who wish to participate in the Mission Bay
Commencement Ceremony and other senior activities in June. MBHS Parent/Guardian - It is your responsibility to review portfolio and exhibition
requirements, suggested meeting dates and due dates as identified on the
backside of this letter. It is your responsibility to follow your student's
progress and provide the necessary support from home in order for them to successfully
complete and pass the portfolio and exhibition. It is your responsibility to
stay in communication with your student's mentor as it pertains to the
portfolio and exhibition requirements. MBHS Senior - It is your responsibility to meet with your mentor
promptly at the date and time arranged between you and your mentor. It is your
responsibility to complete and submit all portfolio and exhibition requirements
on or before the dates identified. It is your responsibility to stay in
communication with your mentor and parents throughout the entire portfolio and
exhibition process. MBHS MBHS Administration -It is your responsibility to provide clearly
defined set of expectations for all involved in the senior portfolio and
exhibition experience. It is your responsibility to provide updates, changes,
and/or corrections, as they may arise, to parents, senior, and mentors involved
in the senior portfolio and exhibition experience. It is your responsibility to
provide support and/or counsel to members involved in the Senior Portfolio and
Exhibition process when problems/concerns may arise. If you have questions, please
contact Ms. Agosto at 858-273-1313, x108.
Sincerely, MBHS Administrative Team I
hereby have read and agree to uphold my responsibilities as identified in the
above "Letter of Understanding" as it pertains to the successful completion of
this MBHS Seniors Portfolio and Exhibition. _____________________________ _________________ ________________ _____________________ Parent/Guardian
Signature Date Phone E-Mail _____________________________ _________________ ________________ _____________________ Student
Print Name Date Phone E-Mail _____________________________ _________________ ________________ _____________________ Mentor
Signature Date Phone E-Mail BRIEF OVERVIEW
OF REQUIREMENTS1.
Autobiographical Essay: This two-page essay will introduce the student to
panel members. 2.
Resume 3.
Two Best Works:
Seniors will include two
culminating pieces representing quality work in two different
categories, collected over time if possible.
One best work must be in an academic area and the other can come from an
elective class or school related activity.
Students will write a one page reflection (typed, double spaced) for
each best work and then describe and defend in the exhibition. 4.
Personal Reflection on Academic Experience at High
School: This two-page (typed, double spaced) essay will
reflect on student’s high school transcript and attendance record. OR Community Service Hours: 20
hours of service must be documented with a Letter of Validation/Certificate of
Service from the agency or activity supervisor. In addition, write a one page
(typed, double spaced) reflection about this experience. 5.
Senior Exhibition Interview: Students
will participate in a 20 minute interview with a panel of MBHS staff members, parents, 11th grade students,
and community partners. SUGGESTED MEETING DATES AND DUE DATES Month of October Mentor Selection
Month of November Mentor
Meeting #1 By November
12 you will meet with your mentor to review the portfolio process. § Review overall portfolio expectations, requirements
and timelines. § Begin working on Autobiographical Essay or Resume and Two Best Works. § Student and § Decide which one you will complete and begin working
on: Personal Reflection of Academic Experience or Community Service Volunteer Hours Log, Employer Letter of
Validation/Certificate of Service to be completed and reflection. (If you choose Personal Reflection of
Academic Experience pick up transcript and attendance records from Counseling
Dept.) Month of November Mentor Meeting #2 By November
30 you will meet with your mentor for a portfolio progress check. Students
will…
Month of January Mentor Meeting #3 By January
21 you will meet with your mentor for a portfolio progress check. Student will…
Month of March Mentor
Meeting #4 By March
18 you will meet with your mentor for a portfolio progress check. Student will…
Monday, May 13, 2011 COMPLETED PORTFOLIO DUE
DATE Wednesday, May 25, 2011 SENIOR EXHIBITION 2011 |