Lauryn

1.Introduction

My name is Lauryn Henry; I am a fun, smart, talented 12-year-old sixth grader. I attend Boston Renaissance Carter public school. BRCPS is a charter school. I have been here for eight years. BRCPS goes from k1-6th grade. Any one who goes here is very lucky. The core value I would like to define is integrity. Integrity is being honest to yourself and others around you. Also to be true to you and who you are. This best defines me because I actually won the trophy for integrity because I was honest to my teachers, and to all of my work, and classmates. This EPortfolio will show that I’m a fun, energetic, smart, and intelligent 6th grade BRCPS student!

2. ElA

Ela is English language arts. This is a class to learn our reading strategies as well as vocabulary. To represent ELA I chose The Outsiders Quiz- Chapters 1-4. This was assigned April-13-2012. To complete the assignment I had to match the vocabulary words of that week to their correct definitions. Next, I had use them in sentences. Finally, I answered comprehension questions about chapters 1-4. This quiz was connected to the book “The Outsiders” we read in class. What I learned from this assignment that if you push your self hard enough you can come out with a great result. I’m proud of this assignment because I received a score of 102%, A+. And because I know I tried my hardest on it and I know I understood it.

3.Social Studies =Social studies is the class were i study the world of social science and current events. To represent social studies i have chosen scholastic news. Every week i receive a scholastic magazine that has world current events, and interesting facts about people or events around the world. this scholastic news was assigned April-9th-2012. To complete this assignment i had to read the following articles " Titanic, Sticky situation, Pop Culture, and Debate Of The Week." For Titanic i had to read the article on the titanic and fill in a time line of all the events that lead up to the sinking ship and also notice the science of a sinking ship. To complete Sticky situation i had to read the paragraph about the characters situation and explain my opinion. To complete Pop Culture i was assigned to read the paragraph on creative inventions, then create my own snack and i did Caramel Delight Donuts. I learned that the titanic ship stopped in Ireland and, France. I am proud of this assignment because i received a 100%, A+.=

4. Math =Math class, is a class in witch we study algebra, geometry, solids, fractions, and much more. The math assignment I chose was when the class was assigned to make a platonic solid mobile. It was assigned in March of 2012. To complete the assignment you first had to cut out platonic solids such as pyramid, and cube. then you had to fold the paper on where it indicated a dotted line and when they were all folded you glued them together. You had to co complete a total of 5, whole punch them and then put a string through them and knot it on a straw. Finally you use a paper clip to hang it on the ceiling. From this assignment i learned to get something the way you want you must have patience to do so. Im proud because it turned out to be great and it was nice to look at when it was all completed.=

5. Science =Science is the study of natural habbits, weather, bioligy, living life, and much more. To represent science i chose my 5th grade science fair project. It was assigned April 2011. To complete the assignment i had to choose a category, i chose "Lava In A Cup". I had to make a question, prediction, procedure, conclusion, and trials. When anyone came to my section i had to do an example for them. And talk them through all my trials. then tell them how they can do it at home. The assignment was connected to what i previously learned about lava lamps. From this assignment i learned there are so many different types of science and if you dont choose the one that is right for you it will not work out well. Im proud of this assgnment because i had alot of fun while doing it. And at the science fair seeing all of the different types of projects it was an amazing experiance.= 6. Specialty =The specialty class i have chosen is music, in music each student has their own piano and is given a sheet of music to work on. Or we are told to play around with them and see what we can come up with. The assignment i chose to represent music is when we were told to learn how to play the song "step right up". It was assigned April-30th-2012. To complete my music assignment i had to read the music and read the keys, to match them up with my fingers. After a little practice i got to play it without looking! When Mr. Connors checked me he said i could go on so i was very proud. My work was connected to the previous class where we learned notes "cdefg". I learned from this assignment that playing and understanding piano notes are not that difficult and that it is really fun. Im proud because i got all of the music notes correct, and even though it was for a grade it was fun.=

7. MCAS =The MCAS is a test massachusetts students take to show off all the skills they have received throughout their school year. The mcas is a important test because it decides where you might go to school the following year. And it shows how you grew from last year to the year you are in. To prepare for MCAS I practiced my strategies. And practiced on the work I needed the most help with, also get in testing mode when I do my class work. For future sixth graders i advise them to try their best and pay attention to all their work and teachers. Also to always push your self to do greater.=

8. Technology =Technology skills I have learned are making slides on iphoto, managing iphoto, typing, writing word documents and many more. In technology my greatest skill is typing and editing. I type fast and I know what I'm doing. And editing is revising the work you have done, and making sure everything is correct. Typing fast is just making sure your brain connects with your fingers, and the key is to have a general idea so when you are ready too type, it will flow. These skills are my strongest because they come the most easy to me than the other skills and I practice them more outside of school. These skills can help me later in life when I need to write a paper in school or check my work so I know it is the best I could possbily do.= 9. Citizenship =Being a good citizen to me is one of the most important things there is. You have to have good character, integrity, compassion, and love. A citizen should have certain way of acting to be a good citizen in a community. A time when I showed good citizenship was when the sixth grade choir girls at BRCPS went to a senoir home to sing to them, pass out cake and coffee, and mingle with them. It felt warm inside to see them laugh and have a blast with them. For me to know that i did that for them it was the greatest fealing in the world. For this project i was asked to talk about all my classes and my future goals, and citizenship, also to incorporate them into a digital eportfolio. From completing this project i learned that BRCPS has made me a stronger person and i wouldnt have made it this far without all of my teachers and friends. this has helped me become a better citizen by recognizing all of the right and wrong i have done. And letting me appriciate what i have done a BRCPS.=

10. Career Goals =After college i would like to be a cullinary arts chef, and prepare food for the top restaurants, and hotels. To acheive this in middle school i will have to keep up with my good grades push myself to be the best, and keep up with my mom and family in the kitchen. I will also have to do research on the topic to see if it is something i can actually accomplish. When im in high school i will have to try hard to get noticed of my hard work to get a scholarship, and not a loan. Finally in college i will hopefully get into a cullinary art school and follow my dream but i must to keep my head up high hoping one day i will get where i want to go in life. And to make me,a my mom, and dad proud of me.=

11. My Future =My hopes and dreams are to be a succesful chef and to live great fulfilling life. The renaissance has prepared me by nurturing me from k1-6th grade and getting me prepared for what is to come in the future. After i graduate BRCPS i will continue to attend a program called SteppingStone, i go there for classes. It prepares you for the ISEE, middle school, high school, and college. I attend it for the academic year and summer. And on Saturdays. You may call it summer school but it helps me to prepare for my future.I also plan to go on a very long relaxing vacation somewhere far away from Boston. Finally also intend to stay in contact with my teachers from BRCPS, I will truly miss the BRCPS.=