portrait of a graduate
At Peck, we believe in preparing students not just for exams, but for life. Our Portrait of a Graduate framework serves as a beacon, guiding our curricular development, instructional practices, and and social-emotional programming. By emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and resilience, we ensure that every aspect of the educational experience is tailored to produce graduates who are well-rounded, empowered, and ready to thrive in college, career, and community.
At Peck, our 'Portrait of a Graduate' isn't just a framework; it's our commitment to shaping students into empowered individuals equipped for success in an ever-evolving world. By focusing on a holistic set of skills and attributes that go beyond academics, we ensure that our graduates emerge as confident, adaptable, and ethical leaders ready to tackle any challenge they may encounter.
Our portrait of a graduate encompasses 10 characteristics that ensure Peck graduates are well-rounded and set up for success in high school and beyond:
Lifelong Learner
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The Peck graduate is a lifelong learner with strong student skills, a joyful sense of discovery, and the discipline to follow through and dive deep. Students build a robust tool kit of executive functioning skills to succeed in high school and beyond:
- adaptable thinking
- planning
- self-monitoring
- working memory
- time management
- organization
Global Citizens
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Peck students embrace their role in the global community, fostering curiosity and openness to diverse perspectives. Through literature, resources, and experiences, they cultivate empathy and nuanced understanding, delving deep into various ideologies, cultures, and historical contexts to gain a comprehensive worldview.
Our graduates are global citizens, engaging the world with curiosity, openness, and understanding.
Face Challenges
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Graduates exhibit a blend of quiet confidence and determination, adept at pursuing meaningful goals. They develop self-awareness as learners, advocating considerately and constructively within their community. Equipped with resilience, they confront challenges, take risks, and rebound from adversity in a supportive environment.
Peck graduates face challenges and setbacks with confidence and determination, knowing from experience that they can call on a resilient spirit, their ability to self-advocate, and the ongoing support of a caring community.
Think Creatively
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Peck students are adept at problem-solving and brainstorming and are able to iterate and find novel solutions. This applies to both practical problems and artistic endeavors. Through reflection, empathy, investigation, and insight, students are able to express new perspectives.
Peck students think creatively; where others see problems, they seek solutions and challenge themselves to see things in a new way.
Communicate Skillfully
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Peck students demonstrate proficiency across diverse written forms, mastering the writing process from brainstorming to revision. They excel in both formal and informal communication, delivering articulate messages in various settings. Recognizing the importance of listening, they foster connection and understanding through active engagement, thoughtful inquiry, and respectful dialogue.
On the page, across the table, and at the podium, Peck graduates communicate skillfully—they are eloquent and persuasive, and they identify opportunities to connect with others and learn from their perspective.
Teamwork
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Peck students are able to partner and collaborate with others to advance a wide range of goals in different settings—from the playground to the sports field to the classroom. Peck students also make the best teammates because they make those around them better by finding opportunities to lift others up, share expertise, provide encouragement, and inspire their peers.
Peck graduates excel at teamwork on the field and in the classroom. They make those around them better while advancing a common purpose.
Creating Belonging
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Peck students are able to recognize and amplify the humanity and individual gifts of others. They actively work to include those around them, demonstrating Consideration of Others in all that they do.
Peck graduates value the unique gifts of others and build communities that are authentic and caring.
Serve Others
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Peck students understand that everyone has an important role to play in making the world a better place, and they actively seek opportunities to make their own individual contributions.
Our graduates pitch in and stand up to serve others and make a positive difference.
Knowing When to Lead
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Peck students excel in respectful and productive collaboration across diverse environments. They embrace the concept that effort yields results, actively and purposefully engaging their intellects and emotions. Cultivating their own leadership style, they demonstrate a keen ability to step forward and take charge when needed.
With character as the foundation, the Peck graduate stands out by thoughtfully contributing, collaborating, and engaging—and knowing when to lead.
Authenticity
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Students routinely engage in self-reflection, learn from experience, and expand their horizons. Peck students are comfortable and confident in their own skin; they can share their perspectives and unique gifts, while also appreciating others.
With character as the foundation, the Peck graduate stands out by knowing that the most important person to be is yourself.
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