Portrait of a Graduate Feedback

"What top 3 characteristics do you expect your child to have upon promotion from 8th grade?" Here are parent responses:

    • respect

    • responsible

    • focused

    • collaborator

    • divergent thinker

    • investigator

    • HS Preparedness (rigor and content)

    • Math/Science/Tech savvy

    • Autonomy or Self-Advocacy

    • Responsibility

    • Initiative

    • Love of learning

    • Curiosity and love of learning

    • Discipline to organize and prioritize work

    • Awareness of where to look for the direction to answers

    • work ethic

    • apathy

    • Curiosity

    • Academic Confidence

    • Foundation

    • Integrity

    • Passion

    • Aspirations

    • Confidence

    • Drive

    • Interest in many areas but a favorite subject as well

    • confidence

    • love of learning

    • leadership

    • confidence

    • inquisitive

    • confident

    • resourceful

    • compassionate

    • ambitious

    • high confidence and self esteem

    • good work ethic

    • empathy

    • Confidence

    • Eagerness to continue learning

    • Diversity in their knowledge

    • self reliant

    • inquisitive

    • self motivated

    • Good character

    • Enthusiasm for learning

    • Grade level or above skills

    • Confidence

    • Time management

    • Good study habits

    • independent

    • Responsible

    • Good Character

    • Confident

    • independence

    • responsibility

    • curiosity

    • responsible

    • capable

    • confident

    • Responsible

    • Capable

    • Confident

    • Academic readiness

    • Well-rounded

    • Tech savvy

    • Responsible

    • Capable

    • Confident

  • Independent

    • Responsible

    • Resourceful

    • Inquisitive

    • Confident

    • Appreciative

    • Independence

    • Confidence

    • Responsible

    • Well Rounded

    • Leader

    • Academic Excellence and Innovator

    • critical thinking

    • responsibility

    • work ethic

    • High School Readiness

    • Self-Confidence

    • Creativity

    • Confident

  • Organized and Responsible

    • Good Character

    • Problem solving skills

    • Accountability

    • Organizational skills

    • comprehensive reasoning

    • understanding of self-worth

    • excited about learning

    • Compassionate

    • Determined to accomplish their goals

    • Respectful of the world around them.

    • Confident

    • Independent

    • Humble

    • Knowledge

    • Ability to work in a team

    • Discipline

    • leader

    • thinker

  • individual

At the end of eighth grade, how would a student be able to SHOW that they have developed these characteristic(s)?

Love for Learning/Lifelong Learning/Learning Enthusiasm

    1. Independent study project

      • on an topic that interests student

      • uses may resources to research

      • presents topic to teacher/class

      • perhaps do one project a year

    2. Student chooses to learn more about topic on their own without being assigned the task

    3. Student looks forward to coming to school, reading over the summer

Preparedness/Academic/Knowledge/

  1. Demonstration of their ability to access quality information

  2. Creation of product with technology

  3. Students demonstrate these skills by collaborating with peers and community groups - applying skills such as asking questions, synthesizing information, making informed choices, and looking at things from various/divergent perspectives

Skills/Success

    1. Older students are given the opportunity to mentor younger students

    2. Plan and implement a goal-based project based on personal interest

    3. Develop a computer program or app and follow through by publishing.

Leadership/Independence

  1. Given a task/project where students need to make decisions

  2. Students work in groups and have roles

  3. Students have projects and work outside their comfort zone

Confidence/Leadership

  1. Public speaking

  2. Speaking up for yourself

  3. Presenting/teaching to others

  4. Learning to use own experiences

  5. Breaking down into smaller parts to tackle task

  6. Mentor younger students

  7. Community service projects

Independence/Ideal Student Qualities/Intrinsic Success Skills

  1. Teachers intentionally mis-grade homework and kids must advocate for themselves

    • interpersonal communication

    • self confidence

    • humility

  2. Design your own project

    • collaborate

    • willingness to fail

    • out of the box thinking

Academic

  1. Kids can create PowerPoint presentations and use Microsoft programs for reports.

  2. Kids search for information on the internet to help with homework

  3. A student should be able to listen to others who are speaking and be respectful of others' opinions and be responsible/accountable for one's task. Kids work on a project together and at the end of the project, they can provide feedback to each other.

Character Traits

  1. Students don't interrupt

  2. Students maintain good eye contact

  3. Students take responsibility for our actions

  4. Homework is done on time, turned in, knowing when it's done without prompting

  5. Students take pride in your work

  6. Students are punctual and dressed appropriately

  7. Students participate in community service

  8. Students tutor other students

  9. Students try new classes outside of their comfort zone

  10. A group of students who work to improve student relations and understanding of different cultures. This group promotes empathy, kindness, understanding, compassion, social awareness, and acceptance.

Character/Characteristics/Traits

    1. Responsibly active in community/school

    2. Responsible for own actions and commitments

    3. Responsible at home/outside of school

Work Ethic/Responsibility/Skills for Success

  1. The student should be able to look at different avenues in people, technology, and other resources to find a solution to the problem, without breaking down or giving up

  2. Students can break down project into size-appropriate segments to complete assignments in a timely manner

  3. Students should be able to use different assets and technology for analytical problem solving

Work Ethic

    1. Students manage a group project independently. This includes making a timeline, researching parameters, working at home independently, and sharing responsibilities with other members.

Creativity

  1. A student could develop and promote a product or idea. Then, they could expand their influence on a global scale.

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