The Portrait of a Graduate is our "North Star." It outlines the essential skills and attributes we believe every student needs to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our goal in District 102 is to create the conditions that we believe have the greatest potential to develop and nurture these essential skills in the children who walk through the doors of D102. District 102 is living its Vision for every student, every day through its work.

Crafted from our Future Planning Process

D102’s Portrait of a Graduate was originally crafted with the help of students, staff, Board members, and community members as part of our Future Planning process during the 2015-16 school year. The portrait of a D102 graduate continues to represent our aspirations for our students. It is by no means exhaustive. During as many as eleven years in our district, D102 students learn and grow academically, socially, and emotionally in a wide variety of contexts, and the total of those experiences can never be captured in a single image.

Throughout D102's 5-year future planning process (2026), the committee revised the framework for the portrait of a graduate. The revised 2026 D102 Portrait highlights seven key competencies that reflect our mission to empower all students to thrive as lifelong learners and global citizens. The visual representation, featuring puzzle pieces, illustrates the interconnectedness of the seven competencies.

1. Perseverance: Staying the course through challenges.

2. Adaptability: Thriving in a changing world.

3. Collaboration: Working effectively with others to reach a goal.

4. Kindness: Understanding and supporting others.

5. Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

6. Creativity: Approaching the world with an innovative lens.

7. Critical Thinking: Analyzing information to make informed decisions.