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Portrait of a Graduate

Mashpee Public Schools: Portrait of a Graduate

The Mashpee Public Schools “Portrait of a Graduate” was developed through a collaborative process involving educators, families, and community members. It represents our shared vision of the essential skills, qualities, and competencies that all students should possess by the time they graduate from Mashpee Middle-High School.

This vision goes beyond academic achievement—it reflects our commitment to preparing students for life, work, and active citizenship. The Portrait of a Graduate outlines the attributes we believe are critical for success in today’s world and into the future. Our goal is for every Mashpee graduate to embody these characteristics as they step into the next chapter of their lives.

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

 

A. PURPOSEFUL COMMUNICATOR and COLLABORATOR

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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