In preparation for life after high school, every VGHS graduate:
• Creates a Digital
Portfolio showcasing his/her best academic work. This portfolio
will demonstrate skills the student possesses and will be an
invaluable tool when applying to colleges, jobs, and other post-secondary
endeavors. The portfolio will contain a resume, work history,
letters of recommendation, and samples of each student’s
best work.
• Applies to college or other post-secondary institution.
Although it will not be a requirement to attend, research shows
that students who apply are more likely to pursue post-secondary
education including four-year universities, trade schools, and
other formal career training.
• Meets all VGHS Expectations
of Student Proficiency that directly relate to state standards
and benchmarks and will be showcased in their Digital
Portfolio. These skills will transfer directly to real world
applications and prepare students to be valuable contributors
to society.
• Engages in service learning projects through Crew.
Many colleges, universities, and employers look for student
involvement in the community.
• Follows the Precepts
that Guide our Community. We believe that there is more
to student success and to life success than merely academics.
• Passes the New Mexico High School Competency Exam,
takes the SAT and/or ACT exams, and graduates with a high school
diploma.
• Chooses a Leadership Strand for his/her junior and senior year
with a focus in Wilderness, Language, or Technology. As a process
of career exploration, students will participate in an Internship
and act as an apprentice to an expert in the field of their
choice.
• Develops an independent Senior Project as a cross-curricular
illustration of student knowledge and skills. This process of
planning and carrying out a complex project demonstrates a student’s
ability to be a self-directed learner.
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