SENIOR PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES

***All typed contents must adhere to the following: Times or Times Roman font style, size 12 font,
double spaced with 1 inch margins on top, bottom, and sides.***

SAVE ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PORTFOLIO IN YOUR SPARTAN GOOGLE ACCOUNT

(Create a FOLDER and KEEP EVERYTHING LABELED and ORGANIZED)

Typed Table of Contents, neatness and organization of portfolio

PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Typed Letter of Introduction
Letter of Introduction should be an autobiographical essay which includes:
My personal goals
My career goals
How I will reach my goals
My strengths and qualities
My important achievements (school related and personal)
How my high school experience has been favorable (or not) and why. Be specific.
Other information I would like you to know about me

High School Transcript

Typed Rsum

Cover Letter

(2) Letters of Recommendations

Only one from High School source

CAREER READINESS
Job Shadowing
Shadowing experience need to be related to the Career Research paper.
To be completed before end of 2nd quarter.
See forms that will need to be completed

Career Research Paper

See rubric from English Teacher
SERVICE & COMMUNITY
Community Service accumulated from past 3 years (optional)
This can be listed by grade level with brief description and include authentic certificates.

Senior Service
25 Hours of Community Service (from June 2017 March 2018)
Maximum of 10 hours utilized in or during school, classroom or sport activity service.
Court ordered cannot be used

Community service logs/certificates or other proof of community service must also accompany your
reflection. Include a summary page briefly stating the following for each organization:
Organization Name
Event/Activity Performed for the Organization
Date(s) of Community Service
Total Number of Hours Served for this Organization

Reflection on Community Service

In a well written essay of two typed pages, point size 12, doubled spaced, reflect on what services
were rendered throughout the high school career, how it impacted the community, how it impacted
your life, and what impact it has had on your future. Also discuss in your reflection any positive or
negative aspects of the experience and what role (if any) the experience will play in future
community service opportunities.

LIFELONG LEARNING
One college or military visit
Students should visit at least one campus during the course of the school year, either as a school field trip or on
their own. Proof of this visit should be documented. Pictures and college info material can be used.

College Application or Military ASFAB

If a student receives an acceptance letter or acknowledgement of this application, it should be included.

Job Application and/or current Job Evaluation from current employer

Ohio Means Job Back back (see school counselor)

Reflection on Lifelong Learning

In a well written essay of two typed pages, point size 12, doubled spaced, reflect on college
awareness, military and/or finding a job outside of high school. Students should discuss the
necessity of post high school education, steps taken to continue education and what they plan on
studying. If taking the military route, discuss the process, branch of military and what field area
they are enlisted in. If taking the work force route, how to secure employment in a career field and
area of interest.

SPARTAN INSIDER - optional

Best work with reflection on subject and assignment
Evidence of Extra-curriculur sport teams and/or club membership
Evidence of Excellence (certificates)
Work Experiences