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Portrait of a Graduate

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Our goal is to have Mashpee graduates posses the skills, knowledge and disposition outlined below.
 

 

A. PURPOSEFUL COMMUNICATOR and COLLABORATOR--(I . . . )

  • Express my understanding clearly using a variety of formats depending on purpose and audience
  • Fulfill my responsibilities as a member of a team or a group
  • Actively listen to, honor, and build upon the voices and ideas of others
  • Understand that opinions are connected to emotions and experiences
  • Give and receive appropriate, constructive feedback
  • Interact responsibly in all settings

B. ENGAGED CITIZEN--(I . . . )

  • Take steps to improve the broader community
  • Understand and embrace individual, local, and global diversity
  • Practice ethical and empathetic behavior
  • Exercise civic responsibilities (e.g. local, state, tribal, national, and global)
  • Participate in conservation efforts and environmental stewardship
  • Recognize the varied historical perspectives of Mashpee including those of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and how they shape our community

C. RESILIENT ME--(I . . .)

  • Set personal goals and evaluate my progress in achieving them
  • Possess personal financial literacy and establish financial goals
  • Establish and maintain meaningful connections with those around me
  • Maintain a balanced lifestyle, strive to be grateful and positive, and use strategies to navigate challenges
  • Actively engage in self-improvement and self-advocacy
  • Take initiative and have a strong work ethic
  • Make informed choices that enable me to live a healthy and fulfilling life

D. EMPOWERED KNOWLEDGE SEEKER--(I . . . )

  • Practice active learning
  • Persevere in scholarly and academic endeavors
  • Reflect thoughtfully on my learning
  • Value curiosity and ask questions accordingly
  • Research and evaluate information from varied sources
  • Explore opportunities that help me discover and pursue my passion(s)

E. CRITICAL THINKER AND PROBLEM SOLVER--(I . . .)

  • Strategically plan how to approach a project or problem
  • Apply my knowledge, experience, and skills to generate creative and innovative ideas
  • Reason effectively to make sound judgments and informed decisions
  • Take appropriate risks, learn from mistakes and failures, and remain resilient
  • Can adapt to change and be flexible in my thinking