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Profile of a Graduate

The Profile of a Graduate provides an overview of the skills, knowledge, and dispositions graduates need to possess in order to thrive in the world of work. It was developed by soliciting input from business and industry leaders, counselors, administrators, and Career Technical Education teachers. 

Academic Excellence

CONTENT MASTER

  • Possesses core foundational knowledge in multiple subject areas 

CREATIVE & CRITICAL THINKER

  • Questions, reasons, and weighs evidence to reach conclusions
  • Innovates to solve problems

CONTINUOUS LEARNER

  • Takes ownership of learning, continuously pursuing and demonstrating knowledge and skills throughout life 
  • Understands how to apply learning to new situations and challenges 
  • Explores areas of interest for academic, career and personal success

Skills

COMMUNICATOR

  • Communicates effectively in multiple ways - verbal, written, electronic and visual
  • Shows purpose and thoughtfulness in communication
  • Remains open to communicating with a variety of people, familiar and unfamiliar

COLLABORATOR

  • Actively listens, empathizes and contributes thoughtful, meaningful ideas that support common goals
  • Understands the importance of roles and responsibilities within a collaborative process/organization, and has the ability to lead formally and informally while collaborating
  • Is flexible, open minded, confident and adaptable when working with and receiving feedback from others

DIGITAL CITIZEN 

  • Adapts, connects, and thrives in an ever-changing, digitally-competitive global society

Personal Development

ENGAGED CITIZEN

  • Demonstrates integrity and leadership through positively influencing outcomes
  • Acknowledges, understands, interacts with and respects diverse individuals, perspectives and cultures
  • Applies individual talents to serve others in the local and global community
  • Understands how to make ethical, moral and financially responsible decisions

SELF-DIRECTED,  RESILIENT, AND HEALTHY INDIVIDUAL 

  • Possesses a positive work ethic and strives for self-improvement
  • Understands how to manage time and priorities 
  • Sets short- and long-term goals for success
  • Overcomes adversity through persistence, perseverance, self-advocacy and a growth mindset
  • Reflects on one’s decisions and actions, remaining flexible and open to new ideas
  • Maintains a healthy lifestyle that improves physical, social, and emotional well-being