Why Portrait of a Graduate?

• A collective vision that articulates the community’s aspirations for all students
• Roadmap for 21st century skills
• Provide experiences beyond content mastery

With the help of Community Groups, Advisory Boards, Leadership Teams, Committees and School Board, Alexandria Public Schools has created our Portrait of a Graduate.

Key characteristics identified in addition to content mastery:

• Self Directed
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Creative Thinking
• Civically & Globally Engaged

Resources to learn more:

- EdLeader 21 - national network of schools and districts focused on integrating the 4Cs

- Most Likely to Succeed - the film

- CAPS Network - national network of schools supporting student integration into professional culture, real world problem solving and providing students with industry based mentors