Portrait of a Graduate
With input from students, educators, families and community partners, Adams 12 Five Star Schools has outlined the skills, knowledge and sense of community that every student needs to succeed after high school.
Our Portrait of a Graduate outlines these qualities.
We strive to create a school environment in which all classroom instruction, programming, and curriculum supports students in reaching these goals from the first day of preschool to the moment a student walks across the stage to receive their diploma.
Empowered and Future-Ready
Five Star graduates are confident critical thinkers who skillfully navigate a rapidly changing world and thrive in the future of their choosing. Through their rigorous and challenging academic experiences, they have come to understand their strengths and abilities. Graduates intentionally seek learning opportunities that align with their goals and aspirations. They demonstrate academic and interpersonal skills that allow them to pursue a variety of options and opportunities after graduation.
Effective Communicators and Collaborators
Five Star graduates are skilled and confident communicators. They can clearly express their thinking through writing and robust conversations. They thoughtfully listen to others and collaborate effectively across diverse teams. They are present in the moment and strive to be the best version of themselves. By using well-researched ideas and their digital literacy skills, graduates build innovative solutions to complex problems.
Local and Global Contributors
Five Star graduates are empathetic and service-oriented. They value cultures different from their own and appreciate diverse perspectives. Graduates positively influence and impact the world and are actively engaged in their local and global communities.
Resilient and Reflective
Five Star graduates are architects of their lives. They are curious and resilient, pursuing their passions with confidence. Graduates embrace challenges and learn from their past experiences. They are creative problem solvers who persevere by applying their unique strengths and the skills they learned and developed throughout their time in the Five Star District.
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