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Portrait of a Graduate

Portrait of a Graduate

Breathing Life into the Portrait of a Graduate

SSFUSD has formed a guiding coalition comprised of school and district leaders to bring the district's new portrait of a graduate to life.
 
During its first meeting on February 28, 2024, coalition members began brainstorming different approaches related to communicating the portrait of a graduate and helping SSFUSD's community of students, families, and employees understand and internalize it.
 
guiding coalition timelineGiven the approval of the district's new strategic plan, SSFUSD will begin examining its budget in order to find ways to readjust, reduce, and reallocate resources accordingly.
 
Members also discussed how to initiate instructional practices in the classrooms and throughout the district to reinforce the skills and abilities outlined in the new portrait of a graduate
 
Keeping the community informed of the coalition's progress and working with various partners to secure their support to effectively launch the implementation of the plan's initiatives will be key.
As an educational community united in our commitment to equity, we work together to build relationships and ensure that every graduate has the essential academic and social-emotional skills, knowledge, and habits to:
Graduate aim Characteristic Description
LEARN
constantly as their life and world change
Intellectual curiosity and critical thinking Embraces a growth mindset and love of learning by seeking understanding, asking questions, and using data and evidence
Academic excellence Demonstrates mastery of all academic disciplines needed for post-secondary success 
Creativity and resourcefulness Explores their creativity and finds new and innovative ways to solve problems 
THRIVE
as a person
Self-awareness  Confidently embraces their identities and understands their values, intentions, and impact on others
Wellness Lives a healthy lifestyle that promotes their physical, mental, and emotional well-being
Real-world readiness Uses life skills including time management, goal setting, self-discipline, motivation, and self-advocacy to navigate day-to-day responsibilities, overcome obstacles, and feel successful
NAVIGATE
their future purposefully
Career and/or college readiness  Understands their options after high school (education, careers, entrepreneurship), and is prepared for success in whatever path they choose
Technology skills  Uses current technologies fluently to meet their needs and solve problems 
Financial literacy Understands the importance of money management and has the skills to make informed short and long-term financial decisions
IMPACT
their community for the better
Collaboration Demonstrates empathy, compassion, kindness, teamwork, effective communication, and respect to collaborate effectively toward a common goal
Community service and engagement Finds opportunities to support others and be involved in their communities
 
Como una comunidad educativa unida en nuestro compromiso a la equidad,trabajamos juntos para construir relaciones y asegurar que cada graduado tenga las habilidades, los conocimientos y los hábitos académicos y socioemocionales para:
Objetivo para el graduado Cualidad Descripción
APRENDER
constantemente a medida que su vida y el mundo cambian
Curiosidad intelectual y pensamiento crítico Adopta una mentalidad de crecimiento y amor por el aprendizaje, buscando el entendimiento comprensión, hacer preguntas y usando datos y evidencia
Excelencia académica Demuestra dominio de todas las disciplinas académicas necesarias para el éxito postsecundario
Creatividad e ingenio Explora su creatividad y encuentra formas nuevas e innovadoras de resolver problemas
PROSPERAR
como una persona
Conciencia de sí mismo Acepta sus identidades con confianza y entiende sus valores, intenciones e impacto en los demás
Bienestar Vive un estilo de vida saludable que promueva su bienestar físico, mental y emocional
Preparación para el mundo real Utiliza las habilidades para la vida, incluida la gestión del tiempo, el establecimiento de metas, la autodisciplina, la motivación y la autodefensa,  para navegar las responsabilidades diarias, superar obstáculos y sentirse exitoso
NAVEGAR
su futurocon determinación
Preparación para la universidad o una vocación Entiende las opciones disponibles al terminar la escuela secundaria (educación, vocaciones, emprendimiento) y está preparado para tener éxito en cualquier camino que elija
Habilidades tecnológicas Utiliza con facilidad las tecnologías actuales para cubrir sus necesidades y resolver problemas
Conocimientos financieros  Entiende la importancia de la administración del dinero y tiene las aptitudes necesarias para tomar decisiones financieras informadas a corto y largo plazo
IMPACTAR
a su comunidad para el bienestar
Colaboración Demuestra empatía, compasión, amabilidad y respeto, puede trabajar en equipo, y usa comunicación efectiva para colaborar de manera eficaz  y  alcanzar un objetivo común
Servicio comunitario y compromiso Encuentra oportunidades para apoyar a otros y se involucra en sus comunidades

Guiding Coalition

  • SSFUSD Superintendent Dr. Shawnterra Moore
  • Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Keith Irish
  • Director of Curriculum and Instruction Marianne Hew
  • Director of Special Projects Marcos Garcia
  • Program Evaluation Analyst Jon Mohammad
  • Teacher on Special Assignment Karie Mullassery
  • Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Marwan Hannon
  • HR Executive Assistant Rebeca Carrillo
  • Junipero Serra Elementary School teacher Zena Zawaideh
  • Martin Elementary School Principal Jonathan Covacha
  • Martin Elementary School teacher Jocelyn Lindell
  • Monte Verde Elementary School teacher Monyca, Currier
  • Monte Verde Elementary School teacher Kristen Searles
  • Ponderosa Elementary School teacher Kathy Hovland
  • Spruce Elementary School Principal Angelica Garduno Fletes
  • Spruce Elementary School Community Liaison Teresa Ortiz
  • Spruce Elementary School teacher Rachel Estrada
  • Alta Loma Middle School Principal Nina Mendez
  • Alta Loma Middle School teacher Sophia Buscher-Criswell
  • Parkway Heights Middle School teacher Beth Butchart
  • Westborough Middle School Principal Loraine Rossi de Campos
  • Westborough Middle School teacher Joan Lim
  • Baden High School teacher Phuong Nguyen
  • El Camino High School Principal James Briano
  • South San Francisco High School Assistant Principal Stephanie Andrews
  • SSFUSD PTA President Lauren Kitchen
  • Parent Alma Ruiz Soto
  • Parent Jesus Ruiz
  • Parent Karla Vides
  • Parent Maria lopez
  • Parent Priya Mercado