• Oxford School District Portrait of a Graduate

    Graphic of our Portrait of a Graduate

    Competency Icon Competency Description
    Effective Communicators

    Effective Communicators

    Convey information in a meaningful and effective way to achieve common goals with others.

    Culturally Aware

    Culturally Aware

    Possess a set of skills, values and principles that acknowledge and adapt to differences in various cultures and ethnicities, in order to work cross-culturally.

    Ethical

    Ethical

    Act with key moral principles that include honesty, fairness, equity, dignity and individual rights.

    Critical Thinkers

    Critical Thinkers

    Conceptualize, apply, analyze, and evaluate information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, as a guide to belief, understanding and action.

    Creative Thinkers

    Creative Thinkers

    Approach problems with curiosity and imagination to generate innovative ideas and solutions without fear of failure.

    Resilient

    Resilient

    Withstand and recover from challenges with independence, courage and emotional competency.

    Personally Responsible

    Personally Responsible

    Accept and maintain ownership of one’s own actions by meeting obligations, expectations and being accountable within one’s power, control, or management.

    Active Citizens

    Active Citizens

    Take an active role in society, conducting oneself in accordance with the rights, duties, and privileges of their community, country and world.