Grade 8 Exit Interviews

8th Grade Exit InterviewsA PIRATES JOURNEYZion Central Middle School

1What are Exit Interviews?An Exit Interview is an opportunity for you to reflect on your achievements in Middle School.You may also want to share any challenges you have been able to overcome.It is also a time for you to assess yourself, think about, and set goals for High School.

Important to Know!!!Exit Interviews will be scheduled to take place the 3rd week in May.You will be getting some materials/resources to get you started with your Showcase Portfolio. These will be distributed when you come back from break.Showcase Portfolios are due to be completed May 16th, 2011. They will be collected and organized for the Exit Interview Day.You will be GREAT!!!!!!Heres an overview of what to expect during the Exit Interviews:

4You will be preparing a Showcase Portfolio and receiving an outline that will serve as a guide.Choose the core class you want to feature during the interview.In addition, bring an artifact to share that symbolizes you; a project, hobby or something you are proud of: trophy, soccer ball, art project, etc.

5Dress for Success!Your teachers will suggest what to wear on Exit Interview day.

6Practice your eye contact, handshake and smile. You are sharing all about YOU!

710 minutes before your scheduled time:You will check-in.Find your Assigned Portfolio drawer and get your folder.A parent/community volunteer will steer you towards the Interview location.

8Check the Schedule

10This Is Your Time To Shine!

12The Interview location will be set up with numbered table stations. Each student is assigned a table number and time.

Just Look at Them!!!Piece of cake!!! Were going to knock them down, yeah!!!Are you ready for US???

As you are waiting RelaxReflectBe confident

15When Your Interviewer Flags You Over:Walk confidently to the table.Look him/her in the eyes.Extend your hand and give a firm handshake, not losing eye contact.Sit down and place your Portfolio and artifact on your lap or on the table.16

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Relax and have a good conversation!18Warning bellYou will have 10 minutes for your Interview. Use the full allotment of time.2 minutes before your time slot is over, you will hear a tone and a reminder, 2 minutes.Continue your conversation and begin to close it up. End with a nice smile, thank Interviewer and one more handshake!

19Report Back to the Check-in TableYou did it!Take all of your work out of the Showcase Portfolio, hand over the folder to one of the Parent/Community Volunteers, and take your work and any artifacts with you.Stop by the Graduation recording booth to record your Grad Shout Out!20The Grad Shout-Out!Your core teacher will give you a form to write a short Grad message share your ZCMS memories or thank your teachers/parents/friends or whomever .You will have 10 seconds to record. Practice! We only record once!!We will play all messages during part of the Graduation Ceremony in June.

21 What happens after the interview?Your interviewer will write feedback comments, based upon the rubric and it will be turned-in to your teacher.All core teachers will look these comments over, then give them to you.Congratulations on your successful portfolio reflection process, which is a valuable skill for every learner.

22Any questions???If you have any questions use one of the index cards provided to jot them down.Turn them in to your teacher at the end of this presentation.Questions will be responded to in a short presentation similar to this one.Some questions will be answered by your core teachers or through a link on our ZCMS Web Site.

Start Getting Ready!!!As you go off into Spring Break, dont forget to begin thinking about your Interview Portfolio.What things will you share?Successes, challenges overcome, sports/academic accomplishments, feature core class, etc.Well have more information for you when you return from break. Good luck!!!