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Portrait of a Graduate
Park Schools' Portrait of a Graduate outlines the eight essential skills and attributes we intentionally cultivate in every student at all grade levels.
Represented through clear, memorable archetypes, this framework highlights the habits of mind, personal strengths, and academic competencies that define our vision of an empowered, future-ready learner. These guiding qualities shape instruction, school culture, and long-term growth, ensuring each graduate leaves our community confident, capable, and prepared to make a meaningful impact in the world.
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“The Good Neighbor”
- Practices compassion, kindness, advocacy, and respect for self and one another
- Demonstrates integrity, initiative, and volunteerism
- Seeks a deep understanding of self and others
Connection to Place & Environment
“The Resilient Explorer”
- Understands, respects, and cares for the natural world
- Views challenges as opportunities not roadblocks
- Engages in interconnected thinking in order to solve complex problems
Creativity
"The Innovator"
- Makes unexpected connections
- Applies a wide range of approaches when problem solving
- Understands the past and envisions the future
Problem Solving
“The Change Maker”
- Identifies problems that need solving
- Compassionately listens to and engages with peers’ opinions and perspectives
- Maintains an open mind to consistently achieve workable solutions
Perseverance & Adaptability
“The Skilled Craftsman”
- Remains determined to achieve success regardless of barriers, opposing viewpoints,
and potential for setbacks - Displays work ethic and effectively utilizes resources
- Rebounds with passion
Literacy & Voice
“The Artful Communicator”
- Communicates with clarity and purpose
- Identifies and promotes truth
- Exemplifies joy in artistic expression
Critical Thinking
“The Bright Spark”
- Formulates questions and conducts research
- Recognizes connections between diverse ideas and fields of study
- Evaluates successes and failures
Leadership
“The Captain”
- Learns when to observe, when to support, and when to initiate
- Models honesty, humility, and accountability
- Understands and appreciates diversity of culture, identities, and ideas
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If the Portrait of a Graduate sounds like the portrait of your own child, Park School could be a great fit for you!
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