Profile of a Graduate


  • FIVE SKILLS OF A BREWSTER GRADUATE:

    • Critical Thinking
    • Collaboration/Communication
    • Adaptability
    • Civic Responsibility
    • Perseverance

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    CRITICAL THINKING

    Conveys the ability to solve problems, reflect, and use logical reasoning.  Collects, assesses, and analyzes relevant information to create, innovate, change and improve.  Habitually takes intellectual risks without prompting .  Applies skills to real life situations.

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    COLLABORATION/COMMUNICATION

    Exhibits the ability to work as a team member to discuss, negotiate, problem solve, and compromise to achieve a common goal.  Shares the responsibility and communicates effectively and confidently to accomplish a common goal. Consistently works with others to acquire information needed to complete a task or goal.

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    ADAPTABILITY

    Displays the ability to be open-minded and engage in dialogue with others to consider multiple viewpoints. Brings a sense of courage to unfamiliar situations.  Exhibits the ability to accept criticism, admit mistakes and view failure as an opportunity to learn.

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    CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

    Projects the ability to make a difference in the civic life of our communities.  Promotes and contributes to the interconnectedness of our communities through both political and nonpolitical activities.

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    PERSEVERANCE

    Puts forth a “stick to it” attitude and possess stamina and persistence.  Works confidently until the goal is met and the task is accomplished.  Overcomes and learns from mistakes through the adoption of a “not yet” growth mindset.