Portrait of a Graduate

The Portrait of the 21st Century Graduate describes the skills, qualities, attributes, and virtues we hope each Visitation graduate embodies. Underpinning this Portrait are the school's mission and Salesian heritage.
As educators, in partnership with parents, we work diligently to ensure that each student has the opportunity to develop each aspect of this Portrait to his or her fullest potential.

Faith and Values Formed by the Scriptures, Catholic tradition, prayer and Salesian spirituality, the Visitation graduate:

understands and is able to articulate the core teachings of the Catholic Church
participates in the life and worship of the faith community
continues to be in right relationship with God, each other and all of creation
recognizes and respects the similarities and differences among religions of the world

Educational Excellence Formed by the discipline of intellectual work, the Visitation graduate:

possesses skills of speaking, writing and communicating knowledge clearly
displays a love of learning and ability to evaluate information
has mastered content needed for further education
thinks logically, critically and creatively
analyzes and generates solutions to problems
continues to deepen her/his education so that knowledge evolves into wisdom.

Aesthetics Formed by education in and exposure to the arts at Visitation, the graduate:

appreciates beauty in its natural or created forms
explores opportunities for creative self-expression
integrates aesthetics with academic knowledge

Citizenship/Global Responsibility Formed by a multi-cultural program of studies and local/global service opportunities, the Visitation graduate:

embraces a lifestyle grounded in Salesian simplicity
appreciates diversity in a pluralistic global society
is an involved citizen in the local and global community
respects and preserves the environment
acts to promote a just and peaceful society

Interpersonal Formed by the Salesian charisms of gentleness, humility, simplicity and hospitality, the Visitation graduate:

demonstrates sincerity and care in relationships
is skilled at collaborative tasks
communicates appropriately, confidently and honestly
resolves conflicts respectfully

Leadership Formed by a Salesian education which intentionally creates opportunities for leadership, the Visitation graduate:

possesses an internal moral compass allowing for courageous decision making
is able to be both a team player as a leader or follower
takes initiative in organizing a group of peers for effective action

Physical Formed by strong health, physical education, athletic and activities programs, the Visitation graduate:

values physical health and well-being as a lifelong process
possesses poise and self-respect
manages stress well
works well on a team
is a healthy competitor, winning and losing with dignity and grace

Technology Formed by technology training and Salesian spirituality, the Visitation graduate:

is independent, proficient and ethical in the use of technological tools
adapts to technological change and improvements
balances technology with moral and interpersonal values