1. What is a Best Work Sample? Best Work Samples A “Best Work” Sample is an assignment, project or test that reflects one of the following: Growth – sample shows how you’ve grown &/or improved over time (i.e.. An improved grade or success in a class where you’ve struggled.) Strength – reflects your strengths as a student Future Plans & Goals - sample reflects your future plans after graduation (i.e. a project complete in CADD or Photography)

2. PGHS.NET All of the information you need is on the school webpage This includes due dates, requirements and forms.

3. Your Best Work Should reflect a growth, strength or future plan Should be included on the Best Works Master List If your Best Works is not on the list, you must submit an approval form

4. BW Master List The Best works Master List, lists assignments, projects, etc that are acceptable for use as a best work. Find your class and see if the assignment is on the list

5. 2. Reflection Window Reflection Windows A short reflective piece that explains why you selected this sample, a description of the assignment and how the sample relates to growth, strengths or goals. Each Best Work Sample must be accompanied by a typed “Reflection Window”

6. How to submit your Best Work Reflection Window Due by 11:59 PM on Nov. 29th no late papers will be accepted

7. Step 1 Log onto your Schoolloop account WWW. PGHS.NET

8. Step 2 Click on the Best Works Reflection Window #1 Link under Current Assignments

9. Step 2 – Open the Reflection Window Template Open the Reflection Window Template and type your information

10. Step 2 – Type & save your Reflection Window Type your information & save it onto your computer desktop or documents folder. ** IMPORTANT – you MUST save the file onto you computer by going to FILE – SAVE AS and clicking on My Documents or the desktop. If you just click the save icon or just select Save… the file will save in cyberspace

11. Upload your document Click on the Drop Box Link

12. Upload your Reflection Window Browse to your document and click submit. Make sure you see the “success” message

13. Important Make sure you upload an RTF or.doc (especially if you have a Mac) Be sure to upload to the correct dropbox – Portfolio 2016 - Best Work #1 You can upload at any time

14. Need Help? If you don’t have access to a computer at home the career center & library are open before school and at lunch. The G1 lab will be open during both lunches Mon. – Thursday If you have any questions, contact Ms. Keplinger or Ms. Weiss via schoolloop