Vision of the Graduate
The Vision of the Graduate learning journey begins when students enter Lincoln Public Schools and continues through graduation. It represents the culmination of learning, skill development, and demonstrated proficiency gained throughout a student’s educational experience. This vision is intentionally embedded in our culture, instructional practices, and daily lessons, guiding students at every stage of their journey.
Vision of the Graduate Skills
Communication
Lincoln Lions are skilled communicators who listen and express themselves using multiple methods, media, and content to share ideas and information with purpose and clarity.
Self-Directed Learning
Lincoln Lions take the initiative, plan, and regulate their own learning. Lincoln Lions are motivated to overcome challenges and seek out new opportunities and information. They use their autonomy responsibly to achieve their goals.
Critical Thinking
Lincoln Lions are problem solvers who analyze and evaluate information from multiple perspectives. Lincoln Lions strategize and persevere through different approaches when facing problems and seek solutions to complex and important challenges.
Social Emotional Competency
Lincoln Lions will identify, communicate, and process their own emotions in a healthy, reflective, and productive manner while considering others' viewpoints in an empathetic way. This is the basis for cultivating positive relationships in a variety of social environments.
Collaboration
Lincoln Lions work with others in a cooperative manner to synthesize perspectives, actively communicate, and coordinate with others to unite around a common goal.
Civic Responsibility
Lincoln Lions are active, valuable participants in the local and global community. They respect inclusive personal and cultural differences, exhibit good digital citizenship, and are knowledgeable in social and historical events in order to inform how they make an impact on the community for the common good.