T1 Portfolio Updates

1. T1: ENGLISH Fictional Narrative REFLECTION Driving Question: What makes a person who he or she is?  How do we write our stories? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate? 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate T1 Portfolio Updates T1: HISTORY Chapter 1 iBooks REFLECTION Driving Question: How do humans adapt and modify the environment in order to achieve their basic needs? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate?                  - 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate

2. T2: ENGLISH Business Letter REFLECTION Driving Question: How does society influence and shape us?  How can I remain an individual? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate? 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate T2 Portfolio Updates T1: HISTORY Chapter 3 iBooks: Belief Systems (the paragraphs on the Moral Dilemma Scenarios) REFLECTION Driving Question: How do people know good deeds and actions? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate?                  - 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate

3. T3: ENGLISH Argumentative Essay Phillips Competition Essay REFLECTION Driving Question: How does one interact with and contribute to society? How does one persuade others? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate? 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate T3 Portfolio Updates T3: HISTORY Final Published iBook REFLECTION Driving Question: How can individuals and ideas both advance and threaten a society? Describe the project/assignment you completed. Explain what you learned through the process of completing the project. Why are these skills important?  How does your sample embody the Vision of a RUSD Graduate?                  - 5 Goals of the Vision of a Del Mar Graduate

4. Vision of A RUSD Graduate • Students through their efforts and with the support of the whole school community will become: • Motivated Learners Committed to Academic Excellence • •                Demonstrate responsibility, self-direction, and independence • •                Take risks, are not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them • •                Take pride in accomplishments • •                Understand learning is a lifelong process • Creative Problem Solvers • •                Apply critical thinking • •                Integrate curiosity, imagination and insight • •                Apply knowledge across disciplines, projects and in real life situations • •                Generate ideas and best possible solutions • Effective Communicators • •                Actively listen and acknowledge different points of view and cultural context • •                Express and support positions considering multiple perspectives • •                Use appropriate tools and language to inform, persuade, and convey ideas to diverse audiences • •                Collaborate with others Engaged Citizens • •                Demonstrate empathy, ethical behavior, and respect for self, others, and the environment • •                Actively contribute to school, local, and global communities • •                Advocate for self and others • •                Understand and appreciate cultures, histories, and contributions of people of the world •  Balanced Individuals / Best Self • •                Demonstrate self-knowledge, integrity, good judgment, and honor • •                Exhibit self-assurance, confidence, and social competence • •                Persevere and are resilient amidst adversity, stress, disappointment, and conflict • •                Make positive choices for personal and physical well being • •                Believe in the power of the individual to make a difference