Portraits of Our Impact
Portrait of a Graduate: A framework that clarifies and prioritizes the competencies and attributes most essential to realizing the School’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
Portrait of a Teacher: A shared articulation of the professional practices, skills, and commitments that define exceptional teaching at RCDS.
Portrait of a Graduate
Adaptive & Critical Thinker
who joyfully pursues knowledge and skills, including critical thinking, analysis, reasoned decision-making, experimentation, innovation, and transfer of learning through open-mindedness, cognitive agility, and persistence.
Creative & Reflective Collaborator
who contributes thoughtfully, respectfully, and flexibly to an ever-evolving learning community that works, plays, ideates, creates, and problem-solves together.
Authentic & Effective Communicator
who clearly and intentionally shares ideas, information, and questions through listening, dialogue, writing, speaking, using technology, presenting, and creating with purpose, curiosity, and passion.
Engaged & Compassionate Citizen
who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and empathic orientation necessary to foster a community of belonging and thrive in a complex society; one who acts intentionally, courageously, and with kindness to promote the common good locally, nationally, and globally.
Portrait of a Teacher
Dynamic & Reflective DESIGNER
who constructs a challenging and engaging curriculum that encourages critical thinking and transfer of knowledge and skills through responsive pedagogical practices, collegial collaboration, and continued professional growth.
Intentional & Responsive Facilitator
who creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that empowers students to draw on their individual strengths and engage in creative, collaborative problem-solving.
Supportive & Empathetic Guide
who demonstrates and models the respectful exchange of ideas and encourages students to listen, question, dialogue, consider different perspectives, and effectively communicate in various modes.
Ethical & Informed Community Builder
who fosters a sense of belonging for all students, promotes principled decision-making, and inspires students to become empathetic, courageous, and purpose-driven global citizens.