Portrait of a Graduate
Approved Portrait of a Graduate
The Portsmouth School Board approved the wording for the Portsmouth Portrait of a Graduate at their November 14, 2023 meeting. The design of the final Portrait is still under revision and will likely change before the strategic planning process is completed in June 2024.
Our Community Strives to Create...
Passion for Knowledge: Learners who are intrinsically motivated and well prepared to chart their own paths using curiosity, creativity, academic prowess, and critical thinking.
Global Awareness & Community Contribution: Learners who are service-oriented leaders in their own communities who are able to see beyond their own shores. They have a deep appreciation for other cultures as well as a desire to establish themselves as advocates and contributors in the global landscape.
Collaboration & Communication: Learners who exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills that enable them to amplify diverse perspectives and skillfully navigate complex challenges.
Transferable Skills: Learners who possess practical life skills and strong work habits enabling them to adapt and to thrive as independent adults.
Personal Well Being: Learners who are healthy individuals who find joy through a strong sense of self, belonging, and an ability to actualize their own goals utilizing resilience, flexibility, and a growth mindset.
Empathy and Kindness: Learners who embody kindness, empathy and compassion inclusive of all individuals.