
Passion Portfolio Information

Passion Presentation Information
Upon completion of their Passion Portfolio, students will be required to deliver a Passion Presentation in which they detail their pathway experiences, achievements, and the life lessons attained throughout their journey at Williamsfield Schools.
Purpose: Students will be required to reflect upon their education journey, assuming responsibility for their own success. This will prompt students to examine and analyze ways that they gained independence, increased their overall knowledge, explored their chosen pathway, and ultimately arrived at a place where they can more clearly determine their next steps for the future. We want to uphold Williamsfield Schools' foundational belief that all students should be empowered to navigate their educational journey.
Time Requirement: 8-10 minutes
Required Components:
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A completed hardcover Passion Portfolio thematically aligned with your presentation
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A corresponding digital portfolio on your learner site; it should be thematically aligned to your hardcover portfolio and your presentation
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A PowerPoint or Google Slide presentation; again, it should have a thematic, cohesive structure
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Example: Perhaps you want to use a metaphor to guide your presentation. A student who has chosen "Art Teacher" as their career goal might choose to talk about life being like a palette, comparing each new experience to a different color. Use your imagination and develop a theme unique to your personality and goals!
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Your presentation should be well-rehearsed. You are required to practice your presentation in front of your peers, your Pathway Lead, and the Pathway Coordinator (i.e., three separate instances) before the formal presentation day.
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Presentation day is a formal event, so make sure to dress in formal attire.
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Be prepared to field questions and defend your assertions after presenting.
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HELPFUL RESOURCES:
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Passion Presentation Student Checklist -- Use this checklist to help you prepare your presentation and ensure you are meeting all of the guidelines and requirements.
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Passion Presentation Assessment Rubric -- Use this rubric to see exactly how the assessment panel will be reviewing your presentation. It aligns with the student checklist above.
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Your Pathway Lead and the Pathway Coordinator -- These are your best resources! They are here to support you every step of the way. Ask them to clarify anything that seems confusing.
Passion Portfolio Timeline
Prologue: Fifth through Seventh Grade
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Personal Narrative: Goal setting (and yearly revision)
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Written reflection on Pathway courses (Grades 5-6)
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5th Grade Passion Project
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6th Grade Passion Project
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7th Grade: Real-World Learning Adventure
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7th Grade: Choose Your Pathway(s)
Chapter 1: Eighth Grade and Freshman Year
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Personal Narrative: Goal setting
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Complete the Graduation Cohort Decision Report with your Pathway Lead and submit to Mrs. Robbins
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Group visits at colleges, vocational training, and work sites (minimum two visits)
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Artifacts (minimum four): Include pictures, observation notes, letters, business cards, exemplar student work
Chapter 2: Sophomore Year
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Personal Narrative: Revision with updated goals
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College visit (minimum one)
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A reflection essay about the visit
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Artifacts from the visit: Pictures, brochures, career info
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Workplace observations: Minimum four hours
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A reflection essay summarizing your observations and experience
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A timesheet signed by your workplace supervisor and Pathway Lead
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Artifacts (minimum four): Pictures, observation notes, letters, business cards, exemplar student work
Chapter 3: Junior Year
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Personal Narrative: Revision with updated goals
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Resume
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Individual visits at colleges, vocational training, recruiting events, interviews
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A 2-3 page reflection essay on these experiences
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On-site placement (average once per week)
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Examples: CEO, WYE, GAVC
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A 5-7 page reflection essay on your site placement(s)
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Artifacts from each experience off-campus: Pictures, observation notes, letters, business cards, exemplar student work
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Chapter 4: Senior Year
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Personal Narrative: Reflection and Senior year goal setting
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Updated resume
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Letters of recommendation for college or for job seekers (minimum three)
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Transcripts (unofficial OR official)
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Search in your Google Drive for your school transcripts
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College admissions essay and/or cover letter to obtain job placement
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Capstone Experience* (may include):
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Examples: GAVC (4 hours per day), on-site job placement (average 3 days per week), CEO Program, Williamsfield Young Entrepreneurs
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Artifacts: Pictures, observation notes, letters, business cards, exemplar student work
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Chapter 5: Senior Seminar
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Final Passion Portfolio Presentation
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See the section below for more information.
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Exit Interview