I.                    Introduction

a.       Opening sentences (2-3 sentences) – write interesting things about yourself that will engage the reader; relate these interesting things to what you are proud of in your life – your accomplishments

b.      Thesis statement and forecast (1-2 sentences) – write down an academic goal and a personal goal that you plan to achieve THIS school year; briefly state the habits of mind you will use to achieve these goals.

II.                  Past Goal Description

a.       Topic sentence – state a past goal that you have achieved that you are proud of

b.      Describe why achieving the goal was important to you

c.       Describe HOW you achieved this goal – who helped you? When did it happen?  Where did it happen? What habit of mind did you use to achieve the goal?

III.                Academic Goal

a.       Topic sentence – state an academic goal that you want to achieve this year

b.      State why this goal is important to you

c.       Describe the plan you have to achieve this goal – How will you achieve this goal?  Who will help you? What challenges will you predict will come up?  How do you plan to overcome the challenges?  What habit of mind will you use to achieve this goal?

IV.                Personal Goal

a.       Topic sentence – state a personal goal that you want to achieve this year

b.      State why this goal is important to you

c.       Describe the plan you have to achieve this goal – How will you achieve this goal?  Who will help you? What challenges will you predict will come up?  How do you plan to overcome the challenges?  What habit of mind will you use to achieve this goal?

V.                  Conclusion

a.       Summarize what your 2 goals are for this year

b.      Describe the importance of achieving goals.  Give advice to your peers about goal setting and achieving goals

• Dress should be business casual.  Students who are not dressed appropriately will be rescheduled.  Dress as you would for a job interview.  In other words, dress to impress!
•  A total of eight (8) points is needed for a passing score.
• You are allowed only one (1) two (2).
• A one (1) in any category will result in an automatic fail.

YES.   The PTP is a Graduation Requirement for all students entering high school in the year 2006-2007 and all incoming students.   (Board of Education Policy 4540, “High School Graduation Requirements and Commencement”:  http://graduation.k12.hi.us.ptp.html).

2)  What about the students who get good grades and DON’T do the PTP?  What will happen to them?

According to the state, they will not receive a high school diploma.  The PTP is worth ½ a credit and is mandatory.  Without completing it, they would be ½ a credit short of graduating.

3)  What is the PTP?

The PTP is a 5-year plan that will help your student make more conscious decisions in high school in relation to his/her future, whether it be college, the military, trade school, etc.  The PTP is about creating more options for students by encouraging them to explore different avenues for their future.

4)   Is the PTP the same statewide?

5)  What topics/content will be addressed in the PTP?

The elements or outcomes of the PTP are:

• Personal Profile
• Interest, hobbies, extra-curricular activities, clubs/organizations, awards, photo

• My Best Work
• A minimum of one work sample for each class period per semester
• My Education
• 5-year plan (4-year high school course plan plus 1 year after graduation)
• Assessments for college & career choices
• Formal Assessment (PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, AP Test, Compass, etc.)
• Essays & Reflections (total of 2)
• My Career
• Resume (interests, activities)
• Career assessment survey
• Career assessment reflection/essay
• One of 3 business letters (to accompany job/college application, asking for reference/thank you)
• My Goals
• Personal
• Educational
• Career

6)  Who is responsible when students don’t meet the PTP requirements?

Ultimately, it is your student’s responsibility for his/her own PTP.  However, this also includes the following support groups:  Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s), the Citizenship/Advisory Teacher, Counselors and other school staff members.

7)  Who determines whether the PTP components were addressed?

The school determines the curriculum and implementation of the PTP as well the Citizenship/Advisory Teacher and Counselors providing support to monitor progress. 

Everything a student does will be collected on a computer program called “e-Portfolio”.  Students will create a password which will allow parent and student access.   Students will be able to upload essays in text format, graphics or photographs, video/sound into their portfolio.  These collections will include captions describing their work and their reflection:  “This is what I did and why I chose to do this and what I learned from the experience” and how it addresses the General Learner Outcomes (GLO’s).  Assistance will be provided to “scan” their work into their portfolio.  Each student is required to have an e-mail address for scanned files to be sent.  The link for e-Portfolio is:  http://eportfolio.k12.hi.us/index.html  (also found on the Kealakehe High WaveRiders website:  www.khswaveriders.org).

9)  How will the PTP be “graded”?

Students will be monitored for completeness by the Citizenship/Advisory Teacher and Counselors.  In addition, students must pass the Personal Interview.

 10)  What about students who transfer into the school?  What will happen to them?

According to the state, the teachers/school can allow the student to complete the PTP from the point of enrollment.  However, the Principal/Coordinator can determine if additional student work must be completed to meet required benchmarks.