Profile of a Graduate
How We Develop Clayton Graduates
Our Profile of a Clayton Graduate seeks to develop students who are academically prepared and aware of themselves and how they can improve the world. From our strategic plan to daily learning experiences, it guides our work and supports students in developing these competencies throughout a journey that begins the day they enter our schools.
Our Purpose:
We wanted to start with the end in mind: our students. We developed a Profile that includes the competencies we want for every Clayton graduate. We envisioned a plan that influenced our approach to learning and challenged the mental models of what our schools look like for our students.
Our Process:
We gathered input from the community and asked the question: What are the most important attributes we need to develop in our graduates in order for them to be successful? Why? We used the data we collected from community input and engagement meetings to develop our Profile.
The Clayton Graduate Is...
Self-Actualized
- Engages in healthy practices and relationships
- Practices self-improvement advocacy and resilience
- Enjoys life with authenticity, purpose and happiness
Empathetic
- Shows compassion and understanding of others
- Demonstrates kindness and respect
Intellectually Curious
- Sees risks and mistakes opportunities
- Asks questions that help solve problems
- Always seeks to learn more
Creative Thinker
- Generates solutions to complex problems
- Explores possibilities and challenges the status quo
- Expresses self through design, arts, writing and speaking
Culturally Conscious
- Understands that people hold differing world views
- Welcomes cultural differences
- Challenges prejudices and looks for shared values
Collaborative
- Respects opinions of others
- Listens carefully to suggestions
- Use strong communication skills to help shape change
