Portrait of a Graduate
Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as the framework for designing and implementing our integrated, global curriculum, rooted in the Sacred Heart Goals. With a firm commitment to our core values, we prepare our students to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally.
Sacred Heart Woman
- Lives with integrity from her core values
- Develops significant and reciprocal relationships for service
- Uses prayer and reflection to grow in faith
- Expresses respect, compassion, forgiveness and generosity
- Values and protects the dignity of others
Authentic Leader
- Faces challenges with confidence and resilience
- Listens with openness, respect, and empathy
- Communicates clearly and authentically
- Supports and celebrates the success of others
- Practices personal well-being
- Demonstrates autonomy over her own body, voice and choices
Agile Thinker
- Adjusts as new challenges and opportunities arise
- Adapts knowledge to make fresh connections
- Actively seeks opportunities to stretch learning
- Negotiates differences to foster collaboration and connection among people
- Learns from and applies feedback
Innovative Problem Solver
- Responds to real-world issues with original and useful solutions
- Examines issues from diverse, creative, and entrepreneurial perspectives
- Leverages technology to create new knowledge and understanding
- Takes appropriate risks and learns from failure
Global Citizen
- Seeks to understand the natural and cultural complexities of problems
- Takes responsibility for her impact on the world
- Advocates for equity and justice
- Demonstrates personal, social, and civic responsibility
- Acts as a steward of the earth's resources
