Portrait of an MHS Graduate
At Middletown High School we are deeply committed to providing the skills and attributes that will ensure success for EVERY student. Upon graduating from MHS, students will have mastered the ability to be:
Reflective Innovators
Initiates learning by utilizing curiosity and inquiry
Ask questions and actively listens in order to challenge the thinking of others and yourself
Engages in constructive conversations to arrive at a common goal or solution
Takes appropriate risks, reflects and makes adjustments based on the design process and deeper learning
Applies an inquiry-based design process in order to arrive at a reasonable conclusion and/or next steps
Effectively communicates the outcomes of the design process while acknowledging both successes and failures
Productive Collaborators
Gives and receives meaningful feedback
Embraces personal responsibility for common team goals and outcomes
Actively listens to understand and build on diverse ideas and perspectives
Possesses the ability to compromise in order to collectively solve problems
Global Citizens
Collaborates productively with diverse individuals and groups of people
Respects different cultures, perspectives, and beliefs
Communicates ethically, effectively, and productively to inform others about relevant topics in both face to face and online situations
Generates practical and creative solutions to local and global issues
Motivated and Engaged Learners
Takes initiative to recognize problems and develop appropriate solutions using a variety of strategies
Reflects on successes and challenges and makes appropriate adjustments in order to meet academic, personal, and professional goals
Develops a plan and demonstrates resilience to achieve a learning goal
Provides, receives, and incorporates constructive feedback from peers, teachers, and community to gain perspective and meet and achieve learning goals
Effective Communicators
Uses appropriate conventions and evidence to convey ideas clearly (May include written ,verbal or visual content, as well as a variety of online venues to digitally communicate)
Uses discipline specific writing conventions, formats, and vocabulary to communicate ideas
Seeks to understand a variety of points of view and perspectives
Uses technology effectively and responsibly to communicate findings to a variety of audiences
