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The NPES Portrait of a Graduate

Portrait of a Graduate I am a lifelong learner I think critically, ask compelling questions, and innovate to solve problems. I listen to and learn from others. I am engaged and resourceful. I find value in both collaboration and independence. I seek new challenges and see them as exciting opportunities to grow. I advocate for myself as a learner. I speak with intention and confidence. I enjoy sharing my ideas with others. I am a curious individual I continue to discover who I am and who I want to be. I am shaped by my experiences and welcome new ones. I have passions and interests and I pursue them with energy. I am creative, optimistic, and open-minded. I appreciate others for who they are, and I treat them and myself with respect. I am grateful for the opportunities I have to grow, and recognize that not everyone has them. I am part of a whole I am an engaged member of many communities, within and beyond my school. I demonstrate compassion and empathy. I seek to understand those who are different from me. In my relationships I feel seen and valued. I make responsible decisions with the greater good in mind. I contribute to positive change. I am ready I am a curious and confident learner. I know how to build relationships with my teachers and peers. I am motivated and resilient. I am mindful, can be fully present, and set priorities. I have the social-emotional skills to seek a healthy balance in my life. I look for solutions, and I advocate for myself and for others. I am ready to meet the challenges of high school, and I feel prepared to excel and lead.

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