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Columbus East High School

Cornerstone Requirements

Cornerstone Helpful Tips

1.  Remember that work for student's classes should be saved to the students' e-lockers.  Always consider if an assignment or project would be good to include in the Cornerstone Portfolio and save it in elocker location.

2.  What might be good assignments to include in the Portfolio?  Students should include work that

  • is exemplary
  • demonstrates growth or change
  • requires special effort or time
  • requires successful collaboration
  • is new or original for the student

3.  “Learning Expectations” is the focus of Cornerstone as academic work is saved and examined.  ANY evidence of growth, both academic and personal, can be saved including: C4 and career-related work, evidence of participation in extra-curricular activities (newspaper articles and photos), community service, public speaking experiences, scouting, etc…

4. If necessary, ask for instructions as to how to save student work.  HOW TO SCAN WORK
 
5. There is a portion of the Roundtable Presentation that requires students to address the CEHS Mission Statement.  It is printed here and can be copied as necessary:
 
Mission Statement
We, the community of Columbus East High School, share the commitment of encouraging growth through involvement and unity in order to shape positive attitudes. Through our actions, we will strive to reach academic and personal success by improving our character through understanding and leadership.

6. “Cornerstone” is an important part of the Columbus East high school experience and student growth.  Working on the portfolio gradually over time will benefit student growth and accomplish successful completion of the portfolio.

In Torch Time:

1. Observe Cornerstone “Check points” and “Flag days”.  Torch Time Advisors want to view student progress on the Cornerstone Portfolio.  Students may log on via the classroom computer.

2. Contact Mrs. Dewhirst if you are not making progress.

3. Juniors can offer helpful pointers and assistance to sophomores during Torch Time.

4. Special assistance and encouragement is offered for students with IEPs.

5. It is best to regard Cornerstone in a positive way. Students should believe in the benefit of Cornerstone and take it seriously.

6. Learn about all of the Pathways“stones”.  Make it part of your on-going EAST learning experience.
 
 
At Columbus East High School, students go through the Pathways process in order to graduate.
Last Modified on September 16, 2009