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Vision ofa
Colchester Learner
VISION OFA
COLCHESTER LEARNER
Colchester Public Schools’ Vision of a Learner encompasses skills and attributes that we believe
will benefit all students in pursuit of their life goals in an ever-changing global society.
These skills and attributes apply to all aspects of life, including in-person and digital interactions.
CURIOUS & CREATIVE THINKER
Colchester learners are curious and creative thinkers.
They approach the world with curiosity and imagination. They are flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn.
They are willing to take risks, engage in productive struggle, and pursue new possibilities with a growth mindset.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
Colchester learners are effective communicators.
They express themselves clearly and respectfully through verbal, non-verbal, and written communication.
They listen to understand, engage in friendly and patient dialogue, and value feedback as a tool for growth.
PROBLEM SOLVER
Colchester learners are problem solvers.
They think clearly and creatively to overcome challenged.
They look at a situation, come up with possible solutions, and try different approaches until they find what works best.
INTEGRITY
Colchester learners have high integrity.
They are honest and do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
They stay true to their values, taking responsibility for their actions, and are trustworthy.
EMPATHETIC & KIND
Colchester learners are empathetic and kind.
They strive to understand how others feel and show they care by listening, offering support, and treating everyone
with respect and compassion.
COLLABORATIVE CONTRIBUTOR
Colchester learners are collaborative.
They work well with others and contribute to shared goals. They are dependable, inclusive, and community-minded.
They are able to compromise, respectfully communicate, and support a positive environment.
CONFIDENT & SELF-AWARE
Colchester learners are confident and self-aware.
They demonstrate motivation, determination, and a strong sense of self.
They reflect on their experiences, take initiative, and remain open to growth and change.
VISION OFA
COLCHESTER LEARNER
“1 CAN” STATEMENTS
PRIMARY ) C SECONDARY
( CURIOUS & CREATIVE YN CURIOUS & CREATIVE )
¢ |ask questions about how things work and why. ¢ |explore new ideas with curiosity and
¢ |use my imagination to come up with ideas. imagination.
e¢ lam flexible and change my plan if | need to. ¢ | engage in tasks with determination and a growth
e |look for new adventures and ways to learn. mindset.
e | generate innovative solutions and original ideas
by thinking creatively and outside of the box.
¢ |adapt my approach and thinking when faced
ith new information or unexpected challenges.
COMMUNICATOR “
e |use words, pictures, and body language to share COM MUN ICATOR
my ideas.
e | have calm and kind conversations, even when | e l|express myself clearly and respectfully.
don’t agree. ; . ; ¢ | listed to understand, not just to respond.
e | listen carefully to others without interrupting. ¢ |stay present in dialogue while offering and
e | learn from what others tell me and use their accepting feedback.
ideas to grow. ¢ |communicate effectively through speaking,
writing, and non-verbal cues.
PROBLEM SOLVER PROBLEM SOLVER
¢ lidentify problems and think of different ways to e lidentify challenges and think critically about
solve them. possible solutions.
¢ | break a big problem into smaller steps to make it e |evaluate different options and develop a course
easier to handle. of action.
e |trya different solution when the first one doesn’t e |learn from mistakes and use them to improve.
work, e |stay focused and persevere when faced with
e | stay calm and focused when facing challenges. challenges.
INTEGRITY INTEGRITY
e lam honest, even when it’s uncomfortable.
e |do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
e |take responsibility for my actions and my
choices.
e | stand up for what is right.
¢ |am honest with myself and others in a respectful
manner, even when it’s uncomfortable.
e | take ownership of my actions in all aspects of life
and accept the consequences.
¢ lam trustworthy, reliable, and follow through on
my commitments.
\ e | utilize resources in responsible and ethical ways.
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EMPATHETIC & KIND EMPATHETIC & KIND
| listen to others without judgement and try to
understand their perspective.
e |listento others and try to understand how they
feel. : . ,
. . e« |show compassion to people, even if | don’t know
¢ |show kindness through my words and actions. them well.
¢ |help others when they are having a difficult time. * | support my peers when they’re struggling
emotionally or socially.
e | speak and act in ways that make others feel
respected and valued.
e |treat everyone with respect and compassion.
COLLABORATOR COLLABORATOR
¢ I contribute to a team and support others.
¢ | work well with my classmates.
Y e |work respectfully with people who have different
¢ lamkind and respectful. ideas.
e | take turns and share ideas. ¢ |compromise and help the group reach a goal.
. e¢ lam dependable, inclusive, and community-
¢ |help make my class a friendly place. re
CONFIDENT & SELF-AWARE CONFIDENT & SELF-AWARE
e | believe in myself and know what I’m good at. e |confidently express and reflect on my ideas and
understand my strengths and areas for growth.
¢ |demonstrate strong motivation and
* lunderstand my feelings and how they affect commitment to achieving my goals, even when
myself and others. faced with challenges.
e | take initiative in my academic and personal
pursuits, seeking out new opportunities for
better next time. learning and leadership.
¢ | maintain an open mind and adapt to new
information, perspectives, and changing
circumstances.
e | try my best even when things are difficult.
e | think about what I’ve learned and how! can do
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