Portrait of a Learner: Competencies

Demonstrate the ability to adjust their learning strategies, behaviors, and thinking to effectively navigate changing situations, new challenges, or different learning environments within the classroom.

Seeks to understand other perspectives, articulates thoughts and ideas, and communicates across multiple contexts.

Critical Thinking: Questioning deeply, analyzing rigorously, and collaborating effectively to solve complex problems with clarity and reason.

Embracing diverse perspectives with flexible thinking, compassion, and cultural awareness to adapt, connect, and create meaningful growth.​​​​​​​

Demonstrates the ability to stay curious, persevere through challenges, take risks, reflect on mistakes, and use feedback to grow. It involves asking thoughtful questions, taking risks, seeking opportunities to learn, supporting others, and approaching tasks with a focus on growth and understanding rather than outcomes.