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Although each of our schools has its unique culture, what is consistent across the K-12 spectrum, and true in every building, is that we envision and nurture education beyond content memorization and academic skill acquisition. To that end, our Portrait of a Graduate includes 14 Traits and Skills. We know that regardless of the path our graduates pursue after graduation, they will be greatly aided by strengths in the following areas:

KNOWLEDGE, INTEGRITY, TENACITY, AGENCY, AGILITY, CIVILITY, INNOVATION, EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP, CONTRIBUTION, COMMUNICATION, REFLECTION, COLLABORATION, SOLUTION-SEEKING

Our school district is built upon four Core Beliefs, and they are aligned with that vision:

We meet the social-emotional needs of all students, putting Maslow’s Hierarchy before Bloom’s Taxonomy.
We believe learning growth is what matters most, that it requires risk-taking, and the work we do has the greatest impact on growth outcomes.
We’re future-focused, believing the development of certain traits and skills will prepare students for ever-changing careers.
We emphasize what is good for kids over the needs and comfort of staff.

Thank you for trusting us with the education of your children!

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