The items found in the Titan's JAM employment package are frequently found here as well.
What is an application package?
100
The number of artifacts students need to reflect on each year.
What is eight?
100
This component of the presentation should take about 3 minutes and summarizes to the panel "what this all means."
What is the conclusion?
100
The three main categories the judges will score the interview on.
What are preparedness, responses, and body language?
200
A way you communicate your knowledge, skills, and personality in your J.A.M. Reflection.
What is metacognitive reflection?
200
These two items are required for applying to a professional job and provide the judges a snapshot of the student entering the room to present.
What is a cover letter and resume?
200
The minimum number of artifacts seniors are required to present to the judges.
What is eight?
200
The senior will present their artifacts and academic growth during this component of the presentation.
What is the "High School Experience"?
200
A typical interview will last about this long.
What is about 10 minutes?
300
The three main components of a complete Titan's JAM.
What is the Portfolio, Presentation, and Interview?
300
This online tool will be used to assist in the creation of the career plan.
What is Iowa State MAP?
300
a. Self-Directed Learner
b. Community Contributor
c. Complex Thinker
d. Quality Producer
e. Effective Communicator
f. Effective and Ethical User of Technology
What are the General Learner Outcomes? (GLO)
300
The judges panel will consist of at least three people from these three areas of our school community.
What is the school board, parents of underclassmen, and members of the Graettinger and Terril communities.
300
The strongest score for "preparedness" includes these qualities.
What is shows exceptional readiness and answers questions fluidly, completely, and with enthusiasm.
400
This is not a matter of ability, knowledge or practice. It cannot be taught, imposed, or wished into existence.
What is Excellence?
400
An optional, but highly recommended, component of the employment package celebrating the successes and achievements of the student.
What is awards, scholarships, and acceptance letters?
400
a. Grasp the Meaning
b. Apply
c. Analyze
d. Create
e. Evaluate
What are the "I can statements"?
400
The hook of an introduction should do this.
What is capture the attention of the audience?
400
The strongest score for "responses" includes these qualities.
What is respect towards the panel, genuine interest of questions, and thorough answers that add detail to portfolio?
500
A student should select artifacts and data that demonstrate this.
What is a combination of both mastery of learning and growth. The JAM is a showcase and celebration of your best work?
500
The title of an essay that all seniors will write.
What is "How do I know I'm ready to graduate"?
500
According to the Iowa CORE, theses are essential for 21st Century Success and should be included in each artifact reflection.
What are the Universal Constructs?
500
Seniors should preview their future by sharing these.
(must name at least three components)
What is ...
How have you prepared for the next step?
What are your plans for next year?
How did you arrive at this decision?
Where do you see yourself five - ten years from now?
Are there any obstacles that you foresee getting in your way?
How will you overcome possible obstacles?
500
The strongest score for "body language" includes these qualities.
What is no fidgeting, confident posture, and direct eye contact?