In East Penn, it is our mission to foster a community in which students become effective problem solvers, collaborators, critical thinkers and communicators. Our Portrait of a Graduate illustrates the skills and attributes we wish to develop in our learners. The portrait provides a vision for teaching and learning in our schools in an effort to develop engaging learning experiences and prepare our students to be members of a global community.
Skills
What Should They Be Able to Do?
Flexible and Creative Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Innovative Creators
Engaged Citizen
Collaborators
Calculated Risk Takers
Critical Thinker
Conscientious Researcher
Self-Directed Learners
Problem Solvers
Attributes
What Should They Be?
- Caring & Compassionate
- Self-Aware
- Confident
- Adaptable
- Reflective
- Inclusive
- Persistent
- Introspective
- Curious
- Globally Aware
- Resilient
- Physically & Mentally Healthy
