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Portrait of a Graduate

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Tabor Academy prepares students to connect, serve, and lead.

We help our students to do so with the care, collaboration, courage, and curiosity essential to pursuing a life of purpose with confidence. Our Portrait of a Graduate outlines the core skills and habits of heart and mind we instill in our students across all areas of our programs, preparing them for success in an interconnected world.

Care

Tabor graduates prioritize caring for oneself, each other, their communities, and the environment. Core skills include:

  • Global Awareness: Integrating diverse perspectives and engaging with global issues.
  • Empathy: Understanding and respecting the perspectives of others as we develop and refine our own world view.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Developing self and social awareness, self-regulation, and cultural competence to build strong interpersonal relationships, make sound decisions, and navigate social situations effectively.

Collaboration

Tabor graduates value all voices as they collaborate, network, and communicate effectively. Core skills include:

  • Effective Communication: Applying strong verbal, written, visual, and digital communication skills to convey ideas successfully.
  • Teamwork: Working productively toward common goals in groups with complex dynamics and diverse individual contributions.
  • Self-Awareness and Reflection: Creating a culture of self-knowledge and learning from one’s missteps and mistakes.

Courage

Tabor graduates lead and serve with conviction, purpose, and integrity. Core skills include:

  • Ethical Decision-Making: Prioritizing ethical behavior, integrity, and social responsibility to contribute positively to society.
  • Leadership: Honing one’s ability to inspire and motivate others, foster teamwork, make strategic decisions, and nurture successful outcomes for all.
  • Resilience: Navigating change and challenges with confidence and embracing a tenacious mindset.

Curiosity

Tabor graduates explore, question, and pursue understanding with genuine curiosity. Core skills include:

  • Critical Thinking: Analyzing and synthesizing information objectively to make informed decisions.
  • Problem-Solving: Identifying problems, collaborating on solutions, and reflecting on the process.
  • Digital Literacy: Developing sound and proficient uses of technology, media, and information.
  • Creative Innovation: Practicing divergent thinking, generating novel ideas, and adapting to the unexpected.

Tabor Academy’s coastal setting presents a unique context for immersive, place-based learning experiences that help our students sharpen these skills and values. Our community also prioritizes balance, wellbeing, and belonging as key elements of a healthy learning environment. Our school motto “all-a-taut-o,” celebrates a Tabor graduate’s preparation to boldly navigate life beyond high school with a mind that seeks to learn and understand.