Profile of a Graduate
Profile of a Graduate: Vision & Purpose
The Profile of a Graduate is a guiding vision for our preK-12 educational system that identifies the essential knowledge, skills, disposition, and interpersonal competencies a Centennial School District student will develop over the course of their educational journey for readiness and success in their future endeavors. The Profile of a Graduate serves as a guide for deepening the quality of educational experience for our students, ensuring that they develop not only the knowledge they need, but also the abilities to apply critical thinking, adapt, collaborate, and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Profile of a Graduate Overview
Academically Prepared
- Demonstrates Effective Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening Skills
- Communicates Using Multiple Modes and/or Languages
- Leverages Appropriate Tools, Resources, & Strategies
Passionate & Purposeful
- Understands Personal Strengths
- Practices Self Reflection
- Sets Goals, Develops Plans, & Takes Action
Care for Self
- Prioritizes Personal Health & Wellness
- Cultivates Positive & Healthy Relationships
- Advocates for Self & Community
Care for Community
- Honors Cultural Identities of Self & Others
- Participates in Responsible Civic Engagement
- Advocates for Social and Racial Justice
Inquisitive & Innovative
- Maintains a Curious Mindset
- Thinks Flexibly & Creatively
- Generates Solutions to Complex Issues
Future Ready
- Makes Informed Decisions
- Develops Skills to Navigate Life
- Pursues Future Plans
2024-25 Development Process & Timeline
During the 2024-25 school year, teams of stakeholders will be coming together to design a cohesive plan that integrates the vision of our Profile of a Graduate across all schools and grade levels in the Centennial School District. Utilizing valuable input from our students, staff, families, and community members, this design process will implement the components of the Profile of a Graduate into instructional practice, providing all Centennial students with the opportunity to develop critical knowledge, skills, and abilities during the course of their K-12 education that will shape their future success.
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Team Members: Students, staff, parents/caregivers, community partners, community members
Anticipated Outcomes:
- Establish instructional vision and plan for demonstration of learning
- Articulate the progression of student outcomes by grade band
- Anchor document with progressions aligned to qualities and attributes
- Planning document & timeline
- Pilot/multi-year roll out of project timeline
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Team Members: School/District leadership
Anticipated Outcomes:
- Adapt the development process (as needed)
- Continue to refine co-construction process
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Team Members: Administrative team and school staff
Anticipated Outcome:
- Opportunity for the Centennial educators to participate in the design process and provide feedback on plans
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This is a public forum – parents/caregivers, staff, community members, and community partners are encouraged to attend!
This forum will provide an opportunity for the larger Centennial School District community to participate in the Profile of a Graduate design process and provide feedback on plans.