Profile of a Graduate

Cleveland ISD Graduates relentlessly pursue excellence with an unwavering commitment to serving, improving and growing. 

Graduates of Cleveland ISD...

Are ENGAGED and COMPASSIONATE CITIZENS

• Exhibit care and concern for others by valuing differences.
• Work intentionally to improve their community.
• Exercise their civil and fundamental rights and civic duties.

Are CRITICAL THINKERS

• Solutions-oriented and focused on continuous improvement of self and the world around them.
• Think beyond traditional boundaries and beliefs and provide innovative solutions.
• Inquisitive and curious about their continued learning.

Are SKILLED FOR LIFE

• Able to apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful and productive ways
• Holds self and others accountable.
• Honest, trustworthy, and follows through on commitments.
• Proficient and ethical use of academic and real-world technology.

Are EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS

• Empathetic and active listeners.
• Effectively and appropriately expresses themselves orally and in writing.
• Able to self-advocate.
• Collaborate interdependently with teams towards a common goal.

Are RESILIENT

• Embraces challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Focuses on a growth mindset of “not yet”.
• Flexible and adaptable through change.