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The more you support your choices with specific examples and evidence, the more useful we will all find
this process - especially if you identify areas in need of improvement.

I am an attentive participant in school meetings.

I work at maintaining and improving our physical space.
I do my share to keep our space clear of clutter, dishes, etc.
I am mindful of start times for activities and classes.

pretty much always

usually

Put an x in the box that best describes you, and explain your choice in
the Thoughts section.

sometimes

hardly ever

Example of a not very thoughtful self-evaluation:

Thoughts about this... (Take as much space as you need to
be thorough in your explanations.)

x
Helped with furniture.

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Dont have a watch.

I am an attentive participant in school meetings.

pretty much always

I work at maintaining and improving our physical space.

I do my share to keep our space clear of clutter, dishes, etc.

I am mindful of start times for activities and classes.

usually

Put an x in the box that best describes you, and explain your choice in
the Thoughts section.

sometimes

hardly ever

Example of a fairly thorough self-evaluation:

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x

Thoughts about this... (Take as much space as you need to

be thorough in your explanations.)

I listen to whats being said. I chaired one meeting and was

recorder twice. I try not to get distracted. I give my opinion.
I put gliders on tables. I cleaned up a lot of weeds in the garden. I
helped move books and a desk down from the mezzanine.
I always keep my stuff in my locker or cubby. Ive washed other
peoples dishes several times. I never leave dishes in the sink. I
cleaned the fridge shelves and threw rotten food out.
Im late a lot. I dont have a watch. I never know when lunch is
over unless somebody tells me.

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Day-to-day stuff
I consciously work toward having a successful school year.

I come to school physically and mentally prepared for effort.

I am accountable by calling in if I have to be absent.

I am accountable by signing in when I arrive and out when I leave.
I work toward my goals from 9:00 to 10:30 each day.
I can stay on task for the full hour and a half of Fundamentals.

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I am able to organize my time to accomplish what needs to be done.

I am able to organize materials and tools to accomplish what needs to be done.
I ask for help when I need it.
I deliberately work to maintain a studious atmosphere in our shared space.

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I reinforce my skills by helping other students with their work.

I spend half an hour each day reflecting on and writing about what I did, what
I learned, how it relates, and what Im wondering.
I am an attentive participant in school meetings.

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I work at maintaining and improving our physical space.

I do my share to keep our space clear of clutter, dishes, etc.
I am mindful of start times for activities and classes.
I am present and engaged when we have guest speakers.
I choose to take advantage of optional outings.
If there is an assignment related to an outing, I do it.
I choose to take advantage of optional activities at school.
I bring up ideas for classes, speakers or outings.
I make a note of sources consulted when I do research.

pretty much always

usually

Put an x in the box that best describes you, and explain your choice in
the Thoughts section.

sometimes

hardly ever

November 2014 (Term I) Evaluation written by

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Thoughts about this... (Take as much space as you need to

be thorough in your explanations.)

I'm usually productive when I'm at school. I have

missed a lot of school due to illnesses and a surgery.
I don't sleep well so it's hard to be completely engaged
with my work.
I forget usually.
I always sign in and out at school
It can be hard to focus with the usual distractions.
I get distracted really easily and I end up not getting
what I want to get done.
I have horrid organizational skills.
I am good to go if technology is co-operating.
I forget to ask for help with my English.
I try my best to not distract others if I know I wont be
able to work that day.
I usually help Michael with some of her work, ex: The
library.
I procrastinate doing these.
I always listen to the speaker. I've been the recorder
once.
The library!
I always clean up my mess.
I usually get here on time, and if I don't I'm away for
the day.
I give them my undivided attention.
I always try to go to relevant outings, like the
Other than the Dalia Lama there hasn't been any I
believe.
I don't want to play ukulele and I dislike bowling.
I occasionally bring up ideas in my journals and
directly to Sal & Jay in conjunction with Michael
I always make sure to collect my sources.

I use MLA or Chicago Style formatting in citing sources.

Me and my courses in the past eight weeks: English
I kept my term goals for English (speaking/listening, reading/viewing,
writing/representing) in mind.
I deliberately worked toward those goals.
I regularly spent time reading my biography, and doing my project.

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I asked for help with English when I needed to.

I recorded the journal topics and wrote thoughtful journals.
I submitted rough drafts and then worked to improve my writing.
I gained in skills and/or knowledge.

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x
x
x

I reviewed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for English.

I haven't used anything else.

I read my biography but I haven't completed the essay
on it. I've done most of the journals and english
assignments
During fundamentals time.
I burnt through my book in about a week, it was really
good.
I hardly remember to ask for help on English.
My journals were well done, although I missed one
due to an absence.
No draft.
Such as... Writing coherently and concisely. I learned
a lot about Canadian history during Jean Chretien's
time as PM.
We spent the day writing and reviewing them.

Math
I stayed on track for achieving my short-term and longer-term goals in math.
I wrote down steps to demonstrate my thinking in solving math problems.
I worked to correct errors.
I asked for help with math when I needed to.

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x
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x

I gained in skills and/or knowledge.

I was satisfied with my math quiz and test results.
Social Studies
I attended classes for my course (SS 10, SS11)
I attended classes, guest speakers and outings that were socials-oriented
(including "Civics 101").
I gained in skills and/or knowledge.
I reviewed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Social Studies.

x
x

Instead of doing Math I worked on my IDS usually.

I don't usually show my work.
I tried to remedy the mistakes to prevent future ones.
I bugged Jay a few times to help me on a question or
two.
Such as... I learned how to do trigonometry with
varying results.
I made silly mistakes most of the time.

Such as...

Law
I attended law classes.
I attended law-related outings.
I understood the legal concepts under discussion.
I asked questions when I needed to.
I followed up on new areas of interest.
I gained in skills and/or knowledge.

I missed one I believe due to my surgery.

I
I researched things I did not now, like what specific
torts meant and such

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x

Such as... I learned all things torts, I also learned a lot

I reviewed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Law.

about Canadian Law involving Quebec's attempts at

seceding from Canada.
I made the poster!

Science
I attended classes for my course (Science 10, Science & Technology 11)
I attended classes, guest speakers and outings that were science-related.
I understood the science concepts under discussion.
I asked questions when I needed to.
I followed up on new areas of interest.
I gained in skills and/or knowledge.
I reviewed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for Science or Science& Tech.
I was satisfied with my science test results.

Such as...

Psychology
I attended classes.
I attended guest speakers and outings that were psychology-related.
I understood the psychology/brain concepts under discussion.
I asked questions when I needed to.
I followed up on new areas of interest.
I gained in skills and/or knowledge.

Such as...

P.E., Daily Physical Activity

I was physically active for 150 minutes a week.

I participated in a variety of different sport or activities.

I gained in skills and/or knowledge.
I updated by progress log.

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x
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I bike down the seawall a few times a week while my

mother runs. I walk/bike to school (weather
permitting)
I really only do biking and walking.
Such as...Muscle strength
Oops.

Independent Directed Studies

I regularly spent time working towards my goals in IDS course(s).

I gained in skills and/or knowledge.

I documented my progress.

I reviewed the Prescribed Learning Outcomes for my IDS course(s).

Other courses...?

I completed a python textbook teaching me the syntax

and how to program using python resulting in over 70+
different programs being made.
Such as...Python, basics of programming, different
languages used to process information.
I have a folder on my computer of all the programs I
made.
I made them!

Walking Tour Project

I was present at group meetings.
My group knew what it was supposed to be doing.
I knew what I was supposed to be doing.

x
x
x

I sought support from my group if I needed help or clarification.

There was a sense of collaboration among group members.
I was accountable to my group.

x
x

Summing up
What have you learned about yourself through completing this evaluation?
I need to be able to focus during school easier.
I have a bad time with organizing.
Group projects are the bane of my existence.
I need to be able to do homework more often.
Is there anything you want to comment on that hasnt been asked?

I made it to most of the meetings.

We had a good idea on what we were supposed to do/
I knew what I had to do for my part of the project most
of the time.
I sought clarification from Devon and Jade on what I
had to do a few times.
This group is a mess.
I did my part to the project but I was away a lot.

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Reading a biography
TED Talk on innovation in education
Two-minute talk research
Collaborating with Difficult People VPL
Justice Theatre Mock Trial
dress rehearsal of Carmen
Walking Tour intro with Ali
Walking Tour group work
Law class - federal, provincial, municipal powers
Science 10 - biology
Archives or VPL learning to research
VPL or Archives learning to research
documentary Island Green
Class Enemy or Living is Easy with Eyes Closed
"Our Food Systems - Are you Hungry for Change?"
"Writing your Will" at the Peoples Law School
Wills explained
Art Collaboration in Tuscany
The Grandmaster
Behaviour
Personal Injury Mediation at the Peoples Law School
Civics 101: intro to election
Psych class - intro, dualism: mind versus brain
Science & Tech class - science, technology, innovation
Science 10 class - course and provincial exam overview
Socials 11 class - course and provincial exam overview
Heart-Mind Youth Dialogue: Dalai Lama
The Sky is not the Limit Bob MacDonald

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I did this!

Then mark the box in this column if true.

Optional for everyone

Did/Went to/Learned about/Engaged in

Recommended for my course

When

Required for everyone

Mark the box in this column if appropriate

Comments?

x Ended up switching to a memior/auto-biography.

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Walking Tour group work

Law class - Torts I: unintentional torts
Cory Doctorow visit
Cory Doctorow talk at Writers' Festival
Law class - Torts II: defences to negligence; case studies
Science 10 class - biology: chapter 2
Civics 101: further discussion
Psych class - the brain
Science & Tech class - Connections episode 1
Stickboy
Walking Tour group work
Too Dumb for Democracy podcast
Law class - Torts III: intentional torts
David Moscrop visit
Auction preview - Heffel Gallery
Walking Tour group work
Candidates meeting at Astorinos
Ukulele class I
Landlord and Tenant law at the Peoples Law School
Walking Tour practice runs
Bowling tournament
Ukulele class II
Law class - Torts IV: defences and remedies
Sc.10 class - Stanley Park biology walk: chapters 1&2
Civics 101: Reporting out and voting

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x My presentation was very well done.

Fill in Yes or No under Done?

Things everyone was supposed to hand in/do
PLO poster (as part of group)
English Skills Inventory
2-minute talk source citations
2-minute talk presentation (or alternate)
Biography project rough draft
Walking tour first run-through (as part of group)
Walking tour brochure draft (as part of group)

Done?
yes
yes

More things everyone was supposed to hand in/do

Journal 1
Journal 2
Journal 3
Journal 4
Civic election research notes and sources
Civic election presentation (or alternate)
Reflections for the term

Done?
yes
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