Formative Assessments

Observe student participation during the discussion about graduation traditions and the purpose of graduation regalia.
Monitor student progress as they design their "My Graduation Stole" sheets, providing feedback on how effectively their designs represent their current goals, accomplishments, and future aspirations.
Confer with students as they review diploma options and complete their "Graduation Card" sheets, offering guidance as they connect diploma choices with their current educational and career goals.
Review student participation during graduation presentations, ensuring students clearly explain the symbolism of their graduation stole and communicate their current plans for high school and beyond.

Summative Assessments

Completed "My Graduation Stole" sheet
Completed "Graduation Card" sheet
Graduation stole presentation
Identification of a diploma option that currently aligns with the student's educational and career goals
Presentation demonstrating thoughtful reflection on current goals and future aspirations
Portfolio submission of the completed "My Graduation Stole" and "Graduation Card" sheets

Students demonstrate mastery by:

Identifying personal goals related to high school achievement and postsecondary plans.
Explaining the Indiana diploma option that currently aligns with their educational and career aspirations.
Creating a graduation stole that visually represents the accomplishments they hope to achieve before and after high school graduation.
Communicating their current educational and career goals through a graduation card and presentation.
Reflecting on how their current choices can help prepare them for future success while recognizing that plans may evolve over time.