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ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME
Portfolio Guidelines
At Ada Merritt K-8 Center, Portfolios serve a dual purpose. They make you an active participant
in the evaluation of your progress by having you reflect on your performance and on the work
you select for inclusion. They also provide you with an overview of your growth throughout the
completion of the program.
What goes in my Portfolio?
You will build your Middle Years Programme Portfolio during the three Middle School years at
Ada Merritt K-8 Center. In eighth grade, to receive the Ada Merritt International
Baccalaureate Certificate, the Portfolio must contain the following sections and documents:
1. Student Information
a. General Information
b. IB Learner Profile self-assessments and reflections
c. Approaches to Learning self-assessment
d. Grades Reflection Forms
2. Work samples: a minimum of 6 per year. You are encouraged to include work samples
that reflect a range of Global Contexts.
3. Extra-Curricular Activities Reflection Forms (a minimum of one per year)
4. Family Involvement:
a. Reflection Forms (a minimum of one per year)
b. Parent/Student portfolio review forms (a minimum of one per year)
5. Service as Action form
a. A minimum of two Service as Action forms per Year
b. Three Yearly Summary Forms (Service Log or student agenda record page)
c. Artifacts and/or photographs from Service and Action activities
What kind of work can I select?
You may select class work, home learning assignments, assessments, or projects. When work
samples are too large to fit in your Portfolio, a photo may be attached to a paper that describes
the project. Be sure the date is on all your work and don’t forget to complete and attach a
Student Reflection Form.
When do I place work in my Portfolio? Who will grade it?
Portfolios are kept in homerooms. You will select work during assigned times in your subject
classes or whenever allowed by subject teachers. All work taken from a classroom folder must
be replaced with a Student Work Removal form. Be sure to complete the form prior to removing
your work. You will place the chosen work samples in your Portfolio during Extended
Homeroom. You will self assess your portfolio by using the student checklist at the end of the
year. Your homeroom teacher will also evaluate it as a requirement for earning the Ada
Merritt K-8 Center International Baccalaureate Certificate in eighth grade. Be sure that all
required items listed above are included for each year. You will be able to take your portfolio
contents with you when you move on to high school.
«Last Name»
«First Name»
«Student ID»
IB Student Portfolio Checklist
MYP Year
1 2 3
Student’s Name:
1. Student Information: All forms are completed and included in the portfolio
Information sheet
Approaches to Learning self assessment
IB Learner Profile self assessment
End of year reflection form
2. Work Samples with Reflections
Minimum of 6 per year, students are encouraged to include work samples that
reflect a range of Global Contexts
3. Extra-Curricular Activities
Extra-curricular activity reflection with artifact (1-2 per year)
4. Family Involvement
Family involvement activity form with artifact (1-2 per year)
Parent/Student portfolio review form
5. Service and Action
Activity log (1 per year)
Artifacts and/or photographs from Service and Action activities
Examples of Student Work
journal entries
tests
rough drafts
brochures
interviews
revised writing
research reports
scripts
timelines
quizzes
artwork
maps
collaborative work
stories
Prezi presentations
PowerPoint presentations
photographs of work
diagrams
models
home learning assignments
Teacher Verification
The student has accurately recorded the completion of each IB Portfolio section.
Year 1
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________
Date:
Year 2
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________
Date:
Year 3
Date:
Teacher’s Name: ___________________________ Signature: ______________________
The aim of all IB programmes
is to develop internationally
minded people who,
recognizing their common
humanity and shared
guardianship of the planet
help to create a better and
more peaceful world.
As IB learners, we strive to be:
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Courageous
Balanced
Reflective
__________
We nurture our curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. We know how to
learn independently and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and sustain our love
of learning throughout life.
We develop and use conceptual understanding, exploring knowledge across a range
of disciplines. We engage with issues and ideas that have local and global
significance.
We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse and take responsible action on
complex problems. We exercise initiative in making reasoned, ethical decisions.
We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in
many ways. We collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of
other individuals and groups.
We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and
with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere. We take responsibility
for our actions and their consequences.
We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as the values
and traditions of others. We seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and we are
willing to grow from the experience.
We show empathy, compassion and respect. We have a commitment to service, and
we act to make a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world around us.
We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently
and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful
and resilient in the face of challenges and change.
We understand the importance of balancing different aspects of our lives—
intellectual, physical and emotional—to achieve well-being for ourselves and others.
We recognize our interdependence with other people and with the world in which we
live.
We thoughtfully consider the world and our own ideas and experience. We work to
understand our strengths and weaknesses in order to support our learning and
personal development.
We…
IB Learner Profile
Self-Assessment
Name: _______________________________________________
MYP Year: ___________
At the beginning (BoY) and end (EoY) of the year, identify to which degree you demonstrate the attributes
of the IB Learner Profile from 1 to 5, 1 being never, 2-rarely, 3-sometimes, 4-often and 5-always.
During the course of the year, you will enter “Indicators” providing evidence of each Attribute in action.
In the absence of evidence, indicate what you are planning to do to further develop these attributes.
Learner Profile
Attributes
BoY
Rating
Inquirers
Knowledgeable
Thinkers
Communicators
Principled
Open-minded
Caring
Courageous
Balanced
Reflective
…………………
….*
*An attribute not listed here
Indicators
EoY
Rating
Teacher
Rating
ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
End of Year Reflection Form
Student Name: _____________________________
Grade: ______ Date: ______________
Design a graphic organizer that shows your progress throughout the past school year in regards
to academics, IB Learner Profile, ATL Skills, and your goals for the next school year.
ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
Student Work Reflection Form
Name: ____________________________ Title of Work: __________________________________
MYP Year: __________ Subject/Teacher: _______________________
Date: _______________
Short Description of Work: include Key Concept and Global Context.
Assessment Criteria and Score:
Why have you chosen this work sample for you portfolio?
Which ATL skill(s) did this work sample help you develop or reinforce? How were they reinforced?
Which attribute(s) of the IB Learner Profile were reinforced while completing this work sample?
How were they reinforced?
Does this work sample demonstrate International Mindedness? How?
Extra Curricular Activity Reflection
Name of Student: ___________________________ Grade: _______________
Type of Activity: ___________________________
Date of Activity: _____________
Reflection: Write a brief description of the activity, why you chose to participate in this
activity, what you most enjoyed about it, would you participate in it again, etc. Explain
how this activity helped you further develop attributes of the Learner Profile and ATL
skills. You may continue on the back if you need additional space.
Place photo, picture, brochure or program here.
Extra Curricular Activity Reflection form: MYP Share/Portfolio/Forms
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FORM
Name of Student: ___________________________________
Type of Activity: ________________________________ Date of Activity: ___________
Family member participants: _______________________________________________
Reflection: On the back of this page:
- Describe the activity.
- Why did you and your family choose to participate in this activity?
- What did you and your family most enjoy about it and gain from it?
- Which Learner Profile attribute did this activity help you develop or reinforce?
- Which ATL skills did you use or reinforce during the course of this activity?
Place photo, picture, brochure or program here.
Student-led Conferences for Portfolio Review
Date
Parent Comments
Student Comments
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
MIDDLE YEARS PROGRAMME
“A Nurturing Community of Learners”
Service and Action Form
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All students are required to complete this form for Service activities.
Provide all required information below.
Hand in your completed form to your Service and Action Leader, Ms. Fletcher, or to Ms. Clark.
Log your service hours in your Student Agenda Service Log.
Place you Service Log in your IB Portfolio at the end of the year.
Activities outside of school must be pre-approved by your Service and Action Leaders.
Student Name: _____________________________
Name of Activity: ______________________
Location of Activity: ________________________
Date(s) of Activity: _____________________
Number of Hours Completed: ____________
For Activities outside of school:
Supervisor’s Name: _________________________
Telephone: ____________________________
Organization: ______________________________
Supervisor’s Signature: __________________
*Activity Approved by: ______________________
Signature:__________________________
After completing your Service Activity, reflect upon its impact on yourself and on the community.
Provide your answers and comments on the back of this page:
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Describe the activity. Explain your role and responsibilities
Why did you choose this activity?
What impact did it have on the person(s), group, organization that you helped?
Which IB Learner Profiles did you develop/reinforce during this activity?
Which ATL skills did you develop/reinforce during this activity?
Rate your performance during this activity by checking the appropriate box.
Performance Factor
I was punctual.
I completed my work on time.
I was reliable.
I assumed responsibility.
I used my time effectively.
I listened to and encouraged others.
I followed directions.
Excellent
Satisfactory
Needs Improvement
Student Work Removal Form
Students, please complete this form and submit it to your teacher when removing work samples for your portfolio.
Student's Last Name: ___________________________First Name: ______________________
MYP Course: _____________________________________________________________
Assignment Date: ____________________________
Assignment Title: _______________________________________________________________
MYP Criteria Assessed
Date removed: _______________________________
Student's signature: _____________________________________________
Teacher's signature: _____________________________________________
Grade Earned