ADVANCEMENT VIA INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION

Important Docs

Portfolio

FRESHMAN YEAR

~ 4 year plan
~ Samples of best work
~ PSAT Scores
~ Documentation of Community Service
~ Learning Style Survey
~ List of Books Read with reflections attached
~ Transcript
~ Learning Logs
~ Cornell Notes
~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking

Writing Samples:
~ Writing (Favorite Memory)
~ Writings from academic classes

AVID Writing Assignments: Goals Essay, Autobiograhical Incident, Description of a Place, Explanation of a Process, Analysis of a Character

SOPHOMORE YEAR

~ 4 year plan
~ Samples of best work
~ PSAT Scores
~ Documentation of Community Service
~ Learning Style Survey
~ List of Books Read with reflections attached
~ Transcript
~ Learning Logs
~ Cornell Notes
~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking
~ Samples of Club involvement-pictures, certificates, etc
~ One letter of recommendation
~ Career Exploration

Writing Samples:
~ Writings from academic classes

AVID Writing Assignments: Life Goals Essay, Report of an Interview, Biograhical Sketch, Problem-Solution Analysis, Evaluation of a Story

JUNIOR YEAR

Get a professional looking binder (1-1 ½ inch)
Throughout the year the binder can be divided into sections as needed:
~ College Preparation
~ Career Preparation
~ Academic Achievement
~ Personal Achievement
~ Samples of Best Work
~ Job Shadowing
~ Job Interview

All items need to be in sheet protectors The following items should be included:
~ Updated resume
~ Updated 4 year plan
~ Personal Mission Statement
~ Transcripts
~ SAT/ACT Scores
~ Samples of school involvement-athletics, clubs, etc
~ Community Service Examples
~ Samples of Best Work
~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking
~ Awards and Recognition
~ Leadership Awards
~ Career and College Preparation
~ One current letter of recommendation

AVID Writing Assignments: Self Introduction Essay/Biography, Goals Essay, Cause-Effect Analysis, Comparative Analysis, Controversial Issue Analysis, Analysis of a Theme in Literature, Art, or Music

SENIOR YEAR

Modify, refine and polish existing items

Add table of contents and update dividers

~ Philosophy essay (topic to be decided)
~ Update Self Introductory Essay
~ Update Resume
~ Update 4 year plan
~ Career Summary and Goals ( Where will I be in 5 years?)
~ Marketable Qualities
~ Samples of best work
~ Video/Audio: Public Speaking
~ Two new letters of recommendation
~ College Acceptance Letters
~ Scholarship Applications or Acceptance
~ Evidence of Academic Achievement
~ Evidence of Personal Achievement
~ Postgraduate Plans

AVID Writing Assignments: College Admissions Essay, Career Research Paper, Self Introduction Essay/Biography, Goals Essay, Analysis of a Theme in Literature, Art, or Music