Vision of a Graduate

Belmont Public Schools is taking a lead in transforming 21st-century learning by actively involving the community in creating a Vision of a Graduate, a collective vision articulating the community’s aspirations for all of its students.

At the Sept. 24 School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jill Geiser introduced the district's new Strategic Plan, which begins with developing this Vision of a Graduate. “It’s essential that our district collaborates with our community to create a Belmont Vision that describes what our students need to be ready for life,” said Assistant Superintendent Lucia Sullivan. “Success is not just about knowledge, but also how you communicate, collaborate, innovate, and think critically.”

The Vision of a Graduate is locally developed but globally positioned. Belmont Public Schools invited community members to contribute their perspectives to the collaborative process. The district will update families and community members on the progress of the Vision of a Graduate at district and school events and will seek feedback to guide its ongoing implementation.

collaborator

  • Works collectively to achieve shared goals, leveraging the strengths and ideas of each member

  • Fosters an inclusive and respectful environment where all voices are invited, heard, and valued in order to actively learn from each other

  • Manages conflict and works to foster consensus and resolution

learner

  • Embraces challenges with a growth mindset, viewing setbacks as opportunities to grow and learn

  • Continuously learns, unlearns, and relearns to stay open to new ideas and perspectives

  • Navigates diverse opinions and challenging situations with flexibility and resilience, while learning from mistakes

thinker

  • Analyzes and integrates multiple perspectives while questioning assumptions and biases to make informed decisions

  • Remains open to being wrong and learning through constructive feedback

  • Analyzes data from different angles, applying foundational concepts and logical reasoning to draw conclusions and justify solutions in a variety of contexts

communicator

  • Expresses ideas clearly, thoughtfully, and with nuance across varied settings and formats

  • Reads and listens actively to understand meaning & intent in a variety of formats and genres.

  • Adjusts their communication style to connect with different audiences and achieve specific goals, while being mindful of its impact on others

Empathetic

  • Demonstrates genuine curiosity for understanding the experiences, perspectives, and needs of others.

  • Acts with compassion, integrity, and mindfulness of how their actions affect individuals and communities

  • Actively engages in serving their community and reflects on the impact of their actions on the well-being of others.

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