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Electronic Portfolio Program

September, 2021 - NVMI is in the first stages of having all cadets complete an electronic portfolio which provides evidence of successfully meeting the Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLOs) for each graduate. An SLO is a statement of what an NVMI graduate should know and be able to do. NVMI has designed its SLOs around the four NVMI pillars of ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, and ATHLETICS. The following table lists the SLOs along with the ways NVMI cadets can demonstrate success on each SLO. This is a work in progress, and as students and staff produce further evidence, modifications will be made to this list. 

SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLOs)– NORTH VALLEY MILITARY INSTITUTE CADETS WILL

EVIDENCE

 ACADEMICS

I.         Think critically and creatively…

a.    by solving a variety of algorithmic and complex mathematical problems with real world applications.

Quarter or Semester math Exams with scores of 70% or higher

b.    by designing and performing experiments to inquire through application of the scientific method.

NVMI Science Lab Report Rubric score of 70+/100 on both life and physical science experiments

c.    by analyzing complex symbols and themes in literature.

NVMI 6 Traits Rubric score of 18+/30 on paragraphs and essays responding to literature cadets have read

d.    by developing and exploring a variety of techniques to create modes of expression in the arts.

NVMI Visual Arts Rubric scores of 14+/20 or Instrumental Music Rubric 18+/29

e.   by utilizing logic, research, and data to solve real world problems.

NVMI Problem Solving Rubric score of 12+/16

II.         Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills…

a.     by serving as a cadet leader.

CLSR Score of >70%

HS: eCSR Ribbon for Battalion Cadre or Excellent Staff Performance or Cadet Achievement

MS: eCSR Ribbon for Meritorious Service or Cadet Achievement

b.     by employing academic language in effective written and oral communication.

NVMI Oral Presentation Rubric scores of 70% or higher in three or more academic disciplines

c.     by learning a language other than English.

Scoring at level B2, C1 or C2 on CEFR Global Scale on any world language

d.     by writing coherent, organized, and grammatically correct compositions in a variety of genres and for different audiences and purposes.

NVMI 6 Traits Rubric scores of 18+/30 on a variety of writing assignments across academic disciplines

III.         Read, research, analyze, and comprehend a wide variety of written and spoken materials…

a.     by acquiring reading proficiency in discipline-centered texts, literature genres, and media genres as evidenced by a Lexile score of 1300 or greater

Lexile score of >1300

b.     by developing the academic language demanded by each discipline.

Lexile score of >1300

Essays of 750+ words with NVMI 6 Traits Rubric score of 18+/30

c.     by researching, evaluating, and synthesizing information within a variety of texts.

NVMI Research Paper Rubric score of 25+/36

IV.         Possess sufficient content knowledge to succeed in post-secondary education…

a.     by achieving content knowledge needed for State of California “SBAC” and "CAST" tests.

SBAC English Met Standard or higher

SBAC Math Met Standard or higher

CAST Science Met Standard or higher

b.     by acquiring vocabulary and other content knowledge necessary for success on college entrance exams.

SAT scores of 810 or higher

ACT scores of 15 or higher

c.     by meeting the University of California A-G requirements.

Passing all NVMI a-g requirements

V.         Use a variety of technology resources successfully in academic and real-world settings…

a.     by demonstrating fundamental knowledge and skills of computer software and hardware.

Completed NVMI technology skills checklist portfolio entries for all identified skills in docs, sheets, and slides

b.     by evaluating and analyzing internet information and sources.

NVMI Research Paper Rubric score of 25+/36 which included extensive internet research

 LEADERSHIP

VI.         Work successfully for a greater purpose as both a follower and as a cadet leader…

a.    by exhibiting leadership traits and principles.

CLSR Score of >70%

HS: eCSR Ribbon for Proficiency

MS: eCSR Ribbon   for Meritorious Service or Cadet Achievement

b.    by forfeiting self-interest for the overall success of the team.

CLSR Score of >70%

eCSR Ribbon for any team event or competition or team building

c.    by ensuring the individual success of each team member.

CLSR Score of >70%

eCSR Ribbon for any team event or competition or team building

d.    by practicing organizational, planning, and leadership skills at the squad, platoon, company, and battalion levels.

CLSR Score of >70%

eCSR Ribbon for Battalion Cadre or Excellent Staff Performance

Successful completion of a complete Operations Order for a cadet event

e.   by serving as a role model in thought, word, and deed.

CLSR Score of >70%

eCSR Ribbon for any level of meritorious service

VII.         Envision and set goals…

a.     by establishing and adjusting goals and objectives as appropriate.

Successful completion of Short | Medium | Long Range SMART Goals Project

b.    by organizing and prioritizing tasks to achieve goals.

Successful completion of College and Career Plan

VIII.         Display confidence and poise…

a.     by speaking effectively in front of peers and adults.

NVMI Oral Presentation Rubric scores of 70% or higher in three or more academic disciplines

b.     by embracing leadership roles within the school and community.

CLSR Score of >70%

eCSR Ribbon for School Service and Community Service

c.     by responding with grit and resilience in times of challenge or stress.

Any eCSR Ribbon for meritorious service or achievement

d.     by demonstrating military courtesy and bearing.

eCSR Ribbon for Perfect Uniform/Personal Appearance award each year of enrollment

 CITIZENSHIP

IX.         Be an honorable person…

a.     by examining and having the courage to live by one's values.

eCSR Ribbon for Per Ardua Ad Astra

b.     by making and keeping commitments.

eCSR Ribbon for any service activity

c.     by fulfilling the fifteen duties of an NVMI cadet.

eCSR Ribbon for Cadet of the Month or Commandant of Cadets, Dean, or Superintendent Citations

X.         Respect yourself and others…

a.    by honoring and embracing diversity in the global community.

eCSR Ribbon for Commandant of Cadets, Dean, or Superintendent Citations

b.    by being courteous to others.

eCSR Ribbon for Commandant of Cadets, Dean, or Superintendent Citations

c.     by always using the appropriate language for school, social, and work environments in all forums.

eCSR Ribbon for Commandant of Cadets, Dean, or Superintendent Citations

d.     by ensuring one's lifelong physical well-being, health, and fitness.

eCSR Ribbon for grade level physical challenges or intramurals or interscholastics or mountaineering or survival or fitness or IOCT

XI.         Support the local and greater community of humankind…

a.    by developing awareness of the needs of a global society.

eCSR Ribbon for?

b.    by participating in community service projects.

Completion of Community Service Hours requirement

c.     by acting for positive change in the school.

Completion of School Service Hours requirement

XII.         Respect the environment in which we all live…

a.     by maintaining a safe and clean school campus.

eCSR Ribbon for?

b.     by environmental consciousness and action.

eCSR Ribbon for?

 ATHLETICS

XIII.         Work successfully for a greater purpose as a member of NVMI interscholastic sports teams.

One MS “Letter” and two HS athletic “Letters”

XIV.         Work successfully for a greater purpose as a member of NVMI intramural sports teams.

Passing grades in each semester’s intramurals portion of PE grade each year of enrollment

XV.         Set and achieve individual and team fitness goals. 

eCSR Ribbon for team building and/or interscholastic or intramural athletics

XVI.         Meet fitness standards…

a.     by being in the Healthy Fitness Zone on all elements of the Fitnessgram.

Fitnessgram passing scores

eCSR Ribbon for Physical Fitness

b.     by successfully completing the Indoor Obstacle Course Test in under five minutes.

IOCT time <5 minutes

eCSR Ribbon for IOCT

c.     by completing grade level fitness challenges.

Completing all 7 GLFCs

eCSR Ribbon for GLFCs

Instructions for Student Submission of Evidence Form

Instructions for Teacher Evaluation of Student Evidence

Here is the Ribbon Chart identifying all possible military ribbons capable of being earned during both the middle school and high school years at NVMI: