Branford Public Schools prepares its students to succeed in the interdependent global society. BPS scholars are --

• Clearly and coherently conveys written, verbal, & digital information designed for different audiences

• Exchanges & evaluates ideas to achieve a common objective

• Actively listens and appropriately contributes

• Values other people’s perspectives & learns from them

• Pursue interests & curiosities, learning to learn

• Expresses creativity & innovation, considering and pursuing novel ideas and solutions

• Designs, implements, perseveres, & assesses personal learning goals

• Demonstrates effective time management, self-regulation, and responsibility

• Uses flexible approaches & strategies to evaluate information & arguments

• Changes thinking based on new learning or experiences

• Develops the ability to question, reason & problem solve

• Meaningful knowledge construction: acquires & synthesizes information to solve problems & draw conclusions

• A global perspective, understands and appreciates diversity

• Embraces the importance of civic & social responsibilities

• Maintains strong interpersonal relationships

• Demonstrates empathy & kindness for diverse perspectives and world views