Portrait of a Graduate

West Sonoma County High School District Graduates are...

Portrait of a Graduate

Curiosity

  • Evaluate knowledge and evidence critically to guide decision-making

  • Seek information and awareness to become better engaged in a diverse world

  • Ask questions to gain deeper insights and challenge their own assumptions

  • Explore creative, innovative solutions to problems and challenges

Balance

  • Manage time effectively

  • Understand and practice self-reflection, self-regulation, and self-care

  • Display a sense of humor to promote emotional well-being and optimism

  • Identify and make time for individual pursuits that provide enjoyment and pleasure

Communication

  •  Listen actively and respond appropriately to check for understanding

  • Display awareness of how thoughts, feelings, and ideas are conveyed and perceived in writing, speech, and body language

  • Use appropriate supporting evidence and language to express thoughts and ideas clearly in writing and speech

  • Apply appropriate technologies to the process of learning

  • Cultivate a positive presence on social media

Empathy

  • Appreciate their own and others’ cultural heritage and world views

  • Take action to contribute positively to the local, national, and global community

  • Understand, recognize, and respect differing values, opinions, skills, strengths and lifestyles

  • Display emotional sensitivity and compassion when learning about others’ experiences

  • Behave with integrity and take responsibility for their own actions

  • Advocate for the respectful treatment of diverse groups of people

Resilience

  • Use obstacles and setbacks as opportunities to learn, reflect, and improve

  • Express independence, self-sufficiency, and adaptability

  • Embrace challenges and seize opportunities with a growth mindset

  • Know how to seek help and advice in difficult situations

  • Set and monitor goals for continuous growth

Collaboration

  • Listen actively and respond appropriately to check for understanding

  • Display awareness of how thoughts, feelings, and ideas are conveyed and perceived in writing, speech, and body language

  • Use appropriate supporting evidence and language to express thoughts and ideas clearly in writing and speech

  • Apply appropriate technologies to the process of learning

  • Cultivate a positive presence on social media