Portrait of a Graduate • College & Career Ready: Effective Communicator

  • The ability to convey a clear message, be responsive to an audience, be passionate about a subject, and call people to action.

    Elementary School

    I can:
    • with support, respectfully interact with others, listen actively, and speak clearly with purpose
    • communicate information in oral and/or written formats in a logical manner, using a variety of media and methods

    Middle School

    I can:
    • with independence, respectfully interact with others, listen actively, and speak clearly with purpose
    • read cues from diverse populations to interpret meaning
    • communicate thoughts, ideas, and action plans with clarity using written, verbal, and/or visual methods

    High School

    I can:
    • assess when and how to change planned communication approaches and effectively deliver messages
    • communicate complex issues clearly and credibly with diverse populations and inspire a call for action
    • communicate while maintaining a calm and civil disposition in the face of opposition despite the sensitivity of a situation