Grade 9 IBT Retreat – Portfolio Information - North Park Secondary ...
Grade 9 IBT Retreat – Portfolio Information - North Park Secondary ...
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010<br />
The <strong>IBT</strong> <strong>Portfolio</strong>
What is a<br />
<strong>Portfolio</strong>?<br />
•A “living document”<br />
• A collection of your<br />
accomplishments, skills and<br />
experiences<br />
•It is about growth and<br />
change<br />
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Why an <strong>IBT</strong><br />
<strong>Portfolio</strong>?<br />
•Self discovery and<br />
confidence<br />
• Organize your<br />
accomplishments and work<br />
towards your goals<br />
•A critical tool for<br />
interviews, scholarships,<br />
grants and other<br />
opportunities<br />
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010<br />
Why an <strong>IBT</strong> <strong>Portfolio</strong>?<br />
Many great<br />
opportunities and<br />
experiences<br />
Reflect on your<br />
growth over the next<br />
four years
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The Package<br />
Choose a format - electronic or print -<br />
that you will present - either is OK<br />
Provide evidence of a back-up in the<br />
other format<br />
Be personal, be creative and be excited!
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The Package<br />
Keep it professional but be creative!<br />
The portfolio should have an<br />
enhanced design and presentation
Labelled<br />
Sections<br />
In electronic and print<br />
versions the sections should<br />
be clearly labelled/identified<br />
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Introductory<br />
Paragraph<br />
Update every year<br />
Well-written<br />
Typed<br />
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Introduce yourself<br />
State your objectives in<br />
completing the portfolio.
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The Resume<br />
•Properly formatted Cover Letter and<br />
Resume<br />
•BTT10T students will all complete in<br />
class<br />
•Speak to your teachers, revise and<br />
update!
Personal<br />
Accomplishments<br />
• For <strong>Grade</strong> 9 - a minimum of<br />
one personal accomplishment<br />
•Think beyond academics!<br />
•Examples?<br />
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Community<br />
Service<br />
•40 hours required for<br />
graduation<br />
•<strong>IBT</strong> students are not about<br />
doing the minimum<br />
required!<br />
•Must provide evidence<br />
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Career Planning
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Academic Work<br />
Provide samples of work you are<br />
proud of !<br />
The items should demonstrate your<br />
growth and ability to face new<br />
challenges
Group Work<br />
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Collaboration<br />
Commitment<br />
Challenge
Extracurricular<br />
activities<br />
Include evidence of<br />
extracurricular activities<br />
School related activities<br />
are very impressive!<br />
Get out there, make a<br />
difference and have some<br />
fun!<br />
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Some Final Tips<br />
Spelling and<br />
Grammar<br />
Be creative<br />
Work in Progress<br />
Be prepared to<br />
discuss<br />
Be enthusiastic
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