Vision of a Graduate

Thinker

• Practices inquiry and designs solutions to overcome obstacles and improve outcomes.
• Demonstrates open-ended thought to enhance the design/build process.
• Takes intellectual risks and is resilient to setbacks.
• Creates new ideas and actions that have value and meaning.
• Uses information in new or creative ways to strengthen comprehension and deepen awareness.

Problem Solver

• Works inclusively and interdependently to promote learning, increase productivity and achieve common goals.
• Seeks and uses feedback to adapt ideas and implement decisions.
• Respects divergent thinking and engages others in thoughtful discussion.
• Persists in accomplishing difficult tasks in collaboration with others.
• Uses interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with peers and adults.

Flexible Learner

• Sets and achieves goals and perseveres through difficult tasks to be self-directed.
• Engages in a variety of learning experiences which cultivates curiosity, interests, aptitudes and talents.  
• Pursues knowledge through the use of critical literacy skills, including digital citizenship, media literacy, and cultural literacy. 
• Understands concepts and is able to transfer knowledge to multiple settings

Citizen

• Develops cultural awareness--the recognition that our world is increasingly complex.
• Empathizes with multiple perspectives to better understand their interdependence with their global community. 
• Seeks out, acknowledges, and challenges systematic inequalities. 
• Understands and exercises their rights and responsibilities within a democratic society.
• Creates a safe, inclusive, and affirming community for all stakeholders.

Advocate

• Reflects on continuous self-improvement and self-advocacy.
• Acknowledges, understands, and contributes to solutions that benefit the community on a local, national and global level.
• Lives and promotes physical, social, and mental health.
• Develops relevant strategies and takes action to achieve post-secondary goals.