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Portrait of a St. Mark's Graduate

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A St. Mark’s graduate is a mindful, active learner who embraces the challenges of a robust educational experience and is ethically and spiritually motivated to make a positive contribution to the community and the world. This is demonstrated through his or her relationship to learning, self, and others.

Relationship to Learning

A St. Mark's graduate:

  • demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a fearless pursuit of knowledge
  • takes initiative for and ownership of his or her learning
  • thinks creatively and seeks opportunities to innovate
  • displays flexibility in thought and action
  • seeks challenges and embraces exploration
  • collaborates and shares in the spirit of learning

Relationship to Self

A St. Mark's graduate demonstrates:

  • empathy
  • resilience
  • self-awareness
  • resourcefulness
  • empowerment
  • kindness
  • integrity
  • moral courage
  • compassion
  • mindfulness
  • autonomy
  • gratitude

Relationship to Others

A St. Mark's graduate practices:

  • respect for all people and cultures
  • open-mindedness
  • inclusiveness
  • global awareness
  • cultural sensitivity
  • responsible citizenship
  • service to others

Portrait of a Graduate