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Portrait of a Mehlville Graduate

Logo of the Portrait of a Graduate that includes a silhouette of a person with a graduation cap and lightbulb and words that read: Portrait of a Graduate, Mehlville School District, Creative and Critical Thinker, Self Aware, Persistent, Communicator, Ethical and Global

Portrait of a Mehlville School District Graduate

The Mehlville School District wants every graduate to possess a wide range of values and skills that will lead to successful professional and personal lives. Among those skills and values are:

Creative and Critical Thinker

  • Approaches problem-solving opportunities with an independent and curious mind
  • Gathers and assesses relevant information
  • Generates, shares and connects ideas to find solutions
  • Challenges assumptions objectively
  • Listens and reflects

Self Aware

  • Fosters and appreciates meaningful relationships
  • Embraces a balance of certainty and uncertainty
  • Adopts realistic goals and expectations
  • Uses introspection to consciously and continuously evaluate strengths, skills and values
  • Perceives the impact of personal behavior

Persistent

  • Develops a growth mindset
  • Recognizes when failure is an opportunity
  • Adapts to change
  • Seeks resources for support
  • Maintains a positive attitude

Communicator

  • Explores and exchanges ideas in multiple formats
  • Speaks and writes with poise, organization, purpose and context
  • Listens actively, acknowledging and understanding different viewpoints
  • Provides and accepts feedback
  • Cultivates interpersonal skills

Ethical and Global Citizen

  • Exhibits integrity, honesty and empathy
  • Recognizes and respects diversity
  • Demonstrates personal, social and civic responsibility
  • Embraces environmental stewardship
  • Contributes to solutions that  benefit the broader community