 The Rite of Passage Experience (ROPE) is a graduation requirement completed by all seniors, and is the oldest comprehensive graduation portfolio in the United States.In the first two quarters, students are required to make a career portfolio showcasing their knowledge, talents and personality.This portfolio includes an autobiography, a reflective essay on a piece of literature, a résumé, letters of recommendation, and proof in various forms that the student meets both the requirements set out by the school district and additional, more rigorous requirements set by Walden III.