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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.

Two infographics outline a K-12 learning journey with a central %22Vision of the Graduate%22 theme, featuring circular pathways with grade-level milestones and illustrations in the foreground against a white background.

 

Vision of the Graduate Skills

Communication

A green paw print with the word %22COMMUNICATION%22 at the bottom contains icons of a lightbulb, speech bubbles, and gears in the center, while the four %22toes%22 of the paw display text boxes with phrases like %22I CAN...%22, %22LISTEN & REFLECT%22, %22CREATE, COMPOSE, & CONVEY%22, and %22ENGAGE IN DISCOURSE%22.

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

A yellow paw print with five learning goals in the foreground surrounds a lightbulb and flag, with the words %22SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING%22 in large letters at the bottom and %22I CAN...%22 in the upper left corner against a white background.

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

An orange paw print with text describing critical thinking skills is centered on a white background, with a brain and lightbulb graphic in the palm.

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

A purple paw print with text about social emotional competency overlays a stylized person connected by lines to colored dots, with %22I CAN...%22 at the top and %22SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY%22 at the bottom.

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

A blue paw print with five circles containing text about collaboration is centered on a white background.

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

A red paw print with %22I CAN...%22 and three phrases about civic responsibility surrounds a globe in the foreground, with %22CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY%22 written below.

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.

VoG In Action!

In the foreground, a group of adults are seated around a round table, engaged in discussion, while in the background, a projector screen displays text about a %22DESCRIPTIVE PROTOCOL.%22
A hand-drawn poster about Jackie Robinson features a baseball glove in the center, surrounded by handwritten notes about his life and achievements, all on a light-colored background.