Graduate Profile
Odyssey STEM Academy is committed to fostering creativity, curiosity and passion for learning and life. The Graduate Profile defines the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and behaviors we expect our scholars to develop so they are empowered to compete and prosper in the 21st century. Scholars will demonstrate competency in these areas with evidence unique to their personalized learning pathway. They will hone the interpersonal, intrapersonal, and intellectual strengths required to innovate, inspire, and excel.
Our Competencies include...
COMMUNICATION & COLLABORATION
Scholars are confident, respectful communicators. They initiate conversations and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with peers and adults to build understanding of concepts and ideas and complete authentic tasks and projects.
EMPIRICAL REASONING
Scholars observe phenomena, generate their own questions, design, and conduct investigation, and construct and defend arguments as contributing members of society.
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
Scholars make sense of quantitative phenomena by constructing viable arguments, justifying their thinking, and generalizing understandings to solve real-world problems.
SOCIAL REASONING
Scholars understand diverse perspectives and engage with critical issues of the past and present to examine their impact on society. They use their understanding of local, state, and world policies to become active participants in local, national, and global communities.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Scholars possess the habits of mind to achieve their goals for the future. They are curious and express a joy for learning. They feel a sense of responsibility to contribute both at the local level and in the wider world.