Keeping an Organized Portfolio
April 10th, 2015
Grace Brewer
If you are home-schooled or have home-schoolers, you may already be
keeping a simple portfolio. The word portfolio is a loose term; some students
keep detailed transcripts, while others keep basic folders. Either way you like
to keep record, you should follow a few key steps to maintain organization of your
assignments, notes and progress of the year.
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.
