End+of+the+Quarter+Portfolio

Dear Parent(s),

Just as artists, investment brokers, lawyers, and teachers use portfolios to showcase their best work, your child's end-of-the-quarter portfolio will showcase his/her best writing from our "Who Am I?" unit. The only way to fail the portfolio is //not// to turn one in at all. Please assist your child in getting the required materials **(a clear plastic report cover)** so that he/she will not fail. Also, assist with the editing process of the selected pieces. //Some// of the final process will be completed here at school, but //most// of it should be completed at home. The portfolio is an authentic assessment of a **nine week** process, so it will count **three grades.** A grading rubric is also attached so that you and your child will understand how this project will be graded. The following grades will be assigned to each level of proficiency: 1 – Emerging 70 and below 2 – Limited 71 – 74 3 – Developing 75 – 79 4 – Capable 80 – 84 5 – Strong 85 – 89 6 – Exceptional 90 – 100 The due date is **September 29, 2009 – NO EXCEPTIONS**. Thanks in advance for your support and attention to this very important project.

Sincerely, Patrice H. Mills