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BPS - Portrait of a Graduate

The BPS Portrait of a Graduate is intended to inspire, motivate, and guide the work of students, teachers, schools, and the district as we prepare all students to be capable, ethical, healthy, responsible, and thoughtful citizens.

Bolton Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate graphic

A Bolton Public Schools graduate applies content knowledge, demonstrates civic engagement, and values lifelong learning and innovation.

Content Mastery

cartoon graphic of a brain Knowledgeable - Possessing and exhibiting knowledge and skills to succeed as a learner, worker, and citizen.

 

Civic Engagement

cartoon speech bubbles  Communicator - Listening and articulating effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences.
 cartoon globe with a heart in the center Collaborator - Working well with others while being willing to understand and offer alternate points of view.
 Three cartoon people with their arms draped across eachothers shoulders Citizen - Demonstrating civic responsibility, participating in the democratic process, impacting the community responsibly, embracing diversity with empathy and respect, making safe, legal, and ethical choices.

 

Lifelong Learning and Innovation

 green compass

Self-Directed - Acting independently with integrity while demonstrating personal accountability and making a positive contribution. 
 three green cogs Critical Thinker - Analyzing, evaluating, interpreting, synthesizing information, and applying creative thought to raise vital questions, form arguments, solve problems, or reach solutions.
 green flashing light bulb Creative and Practical Problem Solver - Identifying, defining, and solving authentic problems and addressing challenges with creative thinking and innovation.