Academics

Overview

In Roanoke City Public Schools, we aspire to have graduates who are . . .

Innovative

• Approach challenges with a growth mindset
• Nurture their curiosity and creativity
• Are open-minded and responsive to new and diverse perspective

Resilient

• Adapt to evolving job opportunities in a changing world
• Think critically and collaboratively to solve complex problems
• Persevere to reach their maximum potential

Dedicated

• Lead by example and with integrity
• Contribute to their communities and on a global scale in meaningful ways
• Authentically engage with others and always seek to find understanding

Empowered

• Can imagine a life they envision for themselves
• Inspire others to act
• Possess all the tools needed to achieve their dreams

A Portrait of a Graduate represents the skills or traits that RCPS envisions in every student who graduates from our school division. It includes a combination of the hopes and dreams the community has for graduates along with the skills and mindsets students need for success in this rapidly changing, complex world.

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