Portfolios are tools we use to assess academic growth and keep records.
They can be kept digitally on your computer, or uploaded to Dropbox or Google
Drive for added security. Employ a yearbook or scrapbook format if you would
like to get creative. Other alternatives include 3-ring binders, accordion
files, or a simple notebook. Whichever format you choose, make sure to include
the following.
Portfolio Essentials
- Basic title page:
Student's name, date of birth, school year, start and end dates
- Legal document:
View the requirements for homeschooling in your
state. Keep the legal documents necessary depending on your state's laws.
- Transcripts:
standardized test scores, records, community service, letters of
recommendation
- Course Summaries:
subject overviews, course requirements, textbooks/reading lists,
evaluations, grades
- Samples of work:
assignments, essays, worksheets, tests, pictures of artwork or projects
- Calendar/Planner:
log of activities/field trips
- Academic Goals
Remember that the homeschool portfolio offers room for personalization.
Include as little or as much as you like as long as you follow your state
requirements. The benefits of documentation will be apparent once completed.
Record-keeping allows for self evaluation and reflection of your academic
growth throughout the years.
Useful Resources
Here is a great
breakdown of the homeschool portfolio from Homeschool
Learning Network including convenient forms and information!
Successful Homeschooling
offers several useful forms for homeschool portfolios.
Many of your portfolio
questions are answered on Time4Learning's website.
Oklahoma Homeschool includes extensive notes on record-keeping for homeschool portfolios.
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