Bremerton School District is proud to serve as one of five "Lighthouse Districts" as designated and funded by the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for our development of a high school student advising and guidance curriculum program termed "Navigation 101." Bremerton students and parents know it as “Connections." If you would like more information, please contact Bremerton High School at 360.473.0800.
Beginning with the graduating Class of 2005, Bremerton High School students will be required to satisfactorily complete an Academic and Career Portfolio in order to graduate. Included in this requirement is a presentation of the portfolio made by the student. The portfolio will include samples of exemplary work, post-high school plans, career exploration activities, a resume, sample job application and career exploration activities that help to identify and develop a career path. Students may chose to also include honors or awards; a record of community service, volunteer work, and paid jobs; and letters of recommendation.
The purpose of the portfolio and presentation is to provide you with the opportunity to identify personal strengths and achievements; explore career and post-secondary education options; and develop a post-high school. The project gives you a chance to show that your high school experience is meaningful, practical and demonstrates the higher standards of learning set forth in Washington State House Bill 1209.
The Bremerton High School Model
The Bremerton High School Academic and Career Portfolio is divided into five sections. These sections provide a means of organizing a variety of required and optional portfolio entries. The four sections are titled as follows:
What is it?
Your portfolio will include a collection of career exploration activities and examples of your best work that demonstrate the important academic, career and technical knowledge and skills you have acquired in preparation for your post-high school plans. Thus, in large part, you will determine what your portfolio looks like. There are two components to the portfolio graduation requirement, a physical portfolio (3-ring binder) and a senior presentation.
How can it help me?
What do I include in my portfolio?
While every portfolio will be unique, the list below identifies key elements that need to be present in every portfolio. A more comprehensive description of required and optional items for each grade level is listed on the Portfolio Handbook available in the Bremerton High School Counseling Office.
How do I assemble my portfolio?
Every student will begin to develop a portfolio in 9th grade. The process of adding and editing the contents of the portfolio continues throughout high school. You will receive assistance with the development of the portfolio through classroom activities and close interaction with a staff mentor in grades 10-12.
Dr. Sue Longstreth
Director of Career and Technical Education
360.478.5131
Sue Kitchel
School-to-Career Coordinator
360.478.5131
Chris Swanson
Career & College Counselor
360.478.6032