The community and school of Throckmorton have chosen to take a unique approach to the holistic education of our students. Below in bold letters you will see the five dimensions of the Throckmorton Learner Profile (TLP), with some italicized explanatory notes in parentheses. Interview response items are included.
Lifelong Learners (Self-directed learners; Value diversity of thought; Curious; Skills in use of inquiry; Disposed to continuous improvement: Problem solvers; Analytical thinkers; Reflective; Ability to discern fact from opinion). In what ways, through the content you teach and/or the programs you direct, will you advance our students along this dimension of the TLP?
Responsible Citizens (Service oriented; Participants in government; Contributors; Compassionate; Able to manage relationships healthily; Financially responsible; Empathetic; Patriotic; Ecologically responsible). In what ways, through the content you teach and/or the programs you direct, will you advance our students along this dimension of the TLP?
Effective Communicators (Critical readers; Active listeners; Ability to articulate persuasively; Skillful writers; Effective use of body language; Digitally responsible; Possesses robust vocabulary). In what ways, through the content you teach and/or the programs you direct, will you advance our students along this dimension of the TLP?
College- and Career-Ready (Academically proficient; Ability to work on teams; Strong organizational skills; Open-minded; Goal-oriented; Ability to think critically; Creative; Strong work ethic). In what ways, through the content you teach and/or the programs you direct, will you advance our students along this dimension of the TLP?
Persons of Strong Character (Respectful of/toward others; Risk takers; Trustworthy; Dependable; Honest; Possesses grit; Self aware; Confident; Optimistic; Able to self-regulate; Self motivated: Morally grounded; Engages in healthy habits).