Documenting Student Work

All Minds Academy celebrates learning in ALL forms, not just the kind that happens from a textbook or a lecture. Ancillary activities like participation in book or film clubs, art projects, listening to educational podcasts, engaging in advocacy work or service activities, visiting museum exhibits, etc. are all valuable forms or learning. ​

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Even if a student attends a school that maintains their transcript, a transcript does not reflect the richness of student learning taking place elsewhere. And a transcript is not the same as a portfolio, which some may argue is equally, if not more important than a transcript. A well-documented portfolio of work is valuable for many reasons. It enhances applications for college, scholarships, internships, and jobs. Furthermore, the process of creating a portfolio is a satisfying experience for the student and family and helps to broaden the lens of appreciation and value in the many educational moments and opportunities that occur on a day-to-day basis that might otherwise be overlooked. 

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It is important for families to have a system for building a portfolio on their own. To help get them started, we have created a free resource that shows how to organize and properly document student work. All Minds Academy students will need to utilize this tool for documenting certain courses, though anyone is welcome to use it if helpful.