Category
The traditional way of describing the similarities and differences between constituents is to say that they belong to categories of various types. Thus, words like boy, girl, man, woman, etc. Are traditionally said to belong to the category of Nouns, whereas words like a, the, this, and that are traditionally said to belong to the category of Determiners.
Art Portfolio (For Graduating Seniors Only) Category Description A series of 8 distinct works that communicate a single cohesive idea or visual investigation. The works can come from one category or any combination of multiple categories. Seniors may submit up to two Art Portfolios, but may not submit the same work in both portfolios. Video Game Design and Future New Submissions may not be submitted as part of an Art Portfolio.
Special Instructions Each work within the Art Portfolio is subject to the same upload rules as its equivalent in individual categories. For example, a sculpture entry as part of a portfolio is allowed up to four images, while a photography entry is allowed one image.
• In addition to the artwork, students may submit an word Artist Statement (at least 50 words) answering the following questions: • What idea or visual investigation does your portfolio explore? • Why is this exploration important to you? • What do you hope (stays with people/changes within people/people see differently) after they view your portfolio? • Artist statements may be entered on the “Create Portfolio” page.
• Work included in a portfolio may also be submitted in an individual category (i.e. Drawing and Illustration, Mixed Media, etc.). You will be able to indicate if you want to submit a work a part of a portfolio only, an individual submission only, or both on your student dashboard. • Seniors may resubmit artworks submitted to the Scholastic Awards in a previous year as part of their Art Portfolio. • Do not include any identifying information, such as your name, in the title of your portfolio or the works included in the submission. Writing Categories Instructions for all Writing Categories • Submissions must be primarily in English.
• Use a clear, standard font that is not excessively large or small. • The title should appear at the top of the first page; do not include a separate title page. Poems should be titled individually.
• No identifying information, including the student’s name, should appear anywhere on the manuscript. • Please use fictional names for real people in non-fiction works. • No illustrations, photographs, graphics or hyperlinks are permitted.
• Sources must be cited. Footnotes/works cited are not considered part of the word count. • Collaborative works are not allowed in any writing categories. Critical Essay. Writing Portfolio (For Graduating Seniors Only) Category Description A series of 8 distinct works that demonstrate versatility as a writer and diversity in writing technique and styles.
The works can come from one category or any combination of multiple categories. Graduating Seniors may submit up to two Writing Portfolios, but may not submit the same work in both portfolios. Special Instructions The word count for each piece submitted in a writing portfolio should adhere to the length limits listed in each individual category. The maximum length for a writing portfolio is 24,000 words (not including the writer’s statement). • The Writing Portfolio may include a writer’s statement. The statement should be at least 50 words and answer the following questions: • Why did you select the work you submitted for your Writing Portfolio?
