LMUSD Graduate Profile Competencies and Definitions
Critical Thinking - Graduates objectively analyze information and form reasoned judgments.
Graduates assess evidence thoughtfully, identify biases, recognize assumptions, and consider multiple perspectives before forming informed and independent conclusions.
Problem Solving - Graduates identify, analyze, and effectively address complex problems.
Graduates identify root causes, generate creative solutions, evaluate options critically, and implement effective strategies. They reflect on outcomes and adjust approaches, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in solving complex challenges.
Personal Agency and Responsibility - Graduates take ownership, demonstrate accountability, and manage themselves effectively.
Graduates show initiative, self-advocacy, perseverance, and adaptability in the face of challenges. They act with self-awareness and accountability, managing their behavior, decisions, and relationships responsibly. With a growth mindset, they take ownership of their learning and personal development, demonstrating agency, the ability to make and follow through on purposeful choices.
Community Engagement - Graduates actively participate in and contribute to local and global communities.
Graduates engage as informed participants in their communities. They understand civic responsibilities and contribute through meaningful involvement, showing respect, cooperation, and a commitment to strengthening the places where they live and serve.
Communication and Collaboration - Graduates listen actively, communicate respectfully, and collaborate through constructive dialogue to achieve shared understanding and solutions.
Graduates express ideas clearly and respectfully. They listen actively and remain open to different perspectives. They work productively in teams, making meaningful contributions toward shared goals. They engage in constructive dialogue and respectful disagreement to build understanding and solve problems together.