Bigfork School District 38
Portrait of a Learner
Portrait of a learner is a school wide vision that illustrates which specific skills and attributes we must prepare students with in order for them to be successful post-graduation. With thoughtful implementation in our classrooms, we aim to increase student competency in the categories of leadership, collaboration, mindful learning, global citizenship, and solution seeking. Together, these attributes will equip each student with the tools needed to be successful lifelong learners, prepared for their individual lives outside of our school walls.
Skills and Attributes of a Bigfork Learner
Global Citizen
Participates: I will communicate and collaborate with others to better our world.
Build Relationships: I will value and engage with others who have unique perspectives and backgrounds.
Respectful: I will appreciate cultural differences, value others’ viewpoints and further contribute in ways that will improve the lives of others.
Solution Seeker
Adaptable: I will be agile in my thoughts and actions, while balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions.
Growth Mindset: I will embrace challenges and see them as opportunties to learn and grow.
Creative Problem Solver: I will overcome obstacles and obtain knowledge for finding solutions
Skillful Collaborator
Empowers Others: I will inspire and encourage others to achieve success.
Cooperative: I will work with others in establishing common goals.
Respect Ideas and Differences: I will understand that everyone has the right to share their thoughts and ideas. I will provide them a safe, trustworthy environment when they communicate.
Bigfork Leader
Self Confident: I will trust in my own thoughts, ideas and actions to give me strength for what I choose to do.
Well Balanced: I will have a positive outlook and can productively respond to any situation.
Ethical: I will be grounded in knowing the difference between right and wrong and I rely on my morals and values to guide my decisions.
Mindful Learner
Accountable: I will be responsible in my decisions and be prepared to justify my decisions and my actions.
Self Reflecting: I will be aware of my current surroundings, character, actions and motives.
Self Advocate: I will take charge of my own education and be a responsible, resilient learner.
Our Mission
The mission of School District 38 is to help all students acquire the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be individually successful throughout life. In partnership with students, parents and community, we are committed to having high expectations for all students by maintaining a safe, nurturing environment that promotes success, learning as a lifelong process, responsibility, and respect for one another.