Today's kindergartners will graduate from high school in 2027. They'll finish college in 2031. As we prepare students for the world that lies ahead, it's not just reading, writing, and arithmetic we need to worry about. We also must equip students with the skills they need to keep up in an evolving workforce. Business models across the region are changing. Consider why:
1. The world is always open. Customers can acquire anything, anywhere, from anyone.
2. America is now on a level economic playing field with nations it never competed with in the past. Brazil, Russia, China and India have expanded their economies, creating a demand for more standardized ways of doing business.
3. Employers are demanding their employees be well-informed and motivated.
4. Knowledge is expanding at light speed. Between 1999 and 2002, the amount of new information produced equaled the entire history of the previous world. Some now say the amount of new information doubles every 72 hours.
5. Consumers can be fickle. Brand loyalty is not a given.
The emphasis for education has shifted. It's no longer enough to make sure students do well in school. It's also our job to ensure that they do well in the lives they lead outside of school.
To that end, the Carlsbad Unified Board of Trustees has adopted a Graduate Profile. A Graduate profile outlines the essential attributes CUSD students are expected to obtain upon graduation from high school. Within each attribute you will see specific characteristics that show students are ready for success in college, career and life.
• Critical Thinker: Graduates are inquisitive. They notice; they wonder; they figure things out.
• Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Graduates convey their thoughts and responses clearly. They interact productively to achieve common goals.
• Self-directed Individual: Graduates accept responsibility for their learning. They recognize their strengths and work to their full potential.
• Ethical & Responsible Citizen: Graduates display integrity and civic mindedness. They honor their commitments.
• Lifelong Learner: Graduates have the passion and vigor for learning that will fuel through new opportunities and challenges.
• College and Career Ready Scholar: Graduates navigate pathways that connect education and employment to a fulfilling, financially secure life.
These are the attributes that our board believes will transcend information-based education and generational differences. They will direct our approach for preparing successful graduates for lives in a world that we cannot describe, with values that we know and hold dear.
1. The world is always open. Customers can acquire anything, anywhere, from anyone.
2. America is now on a level economic playing field with nations it never competed with in the past. Brazil, Russia, China and India have expanded their economies, creating a demand for more standardized ways of doing business.
3. Employers are demanding their employees be well-informed and motivated.
4. Knowledge is expanding at light speed. Between 1999 and 2002, the amount of new information produced equaled the entire history of the previous world. Some now say the amount of new information doubles every 72 hours.
5. Consumers can be fickle. Brand loyalty is not a given.
The emphasis for education has shifted. It's no longer enough to make sure students do well in school. It's also our job to ensure that they do well in the lives they lead outside of school.
To that end, the Carlsbad Unified Board of Trustees has adopted a Graduate Profile. A Graduate profile outlines the essential attributes CUSD students are expected to obtain upon graduation from high school. Within each attribute you will see specific characteristics that show students are ready for success in college, career and life.
• Critical Thinker: Graduates are inquisitive. They notice; they wonder; they figure things out.
• Effective Communicator and Collaborator: Graduates convey their thoughts and responses clearly. They interact productively to achieve common goals.
• Self-directed Individual: Graduates accept responsibility for their learning. They recognize their strengths and work to their full potential.
• Ethical & Responsible Citizen: Graduates display integrity and civic mindedness. They honor their commitments.
• Lifelong Learner: Graduates have the passion and vigor for learning that will fuel through new opportunities and challenges.
• College and Career Ready Scholar: Graduates navigate pathways that connect education and employment to a fulfilling, financially secure life.
These are the attributes that our board believes will transcend information-based education and generational differences. They will direct our approach for preparing successful graduates for lives in a world that we cannot describe, with values that we know and hold dear.