Graduates 8.indd - Coppell Independent School District

Who is theCoppell ISDGraduate?The Coppell ISD Graduate is marketable to global interests.CISD Department of Communications & Public RelationsVonita White Administration Bldg., 200 S. Denton Tap Rd., Coppell, TexasCopyright © Coppell ISD. All rights reserved

A scholar of high reputation......prioritizes to achieve personal academic goals....transfers and applies knowledge and skills inmeaningful ways that lead to further learningopportunities....understands and appreciates the arts and theirimpact on the other disciplines and life....discriminates in the use of consumer information....utilizes critical reading and thinking skills....practices non-traditional and original problemsolvingskills....seeks knowledge independently, responsibly, andpurposefully....practices self-advocacy and self-determination.“Everyone has a passion; and every passion is worth pursuing. Mine is to excel at learning aboutacademics, people, places and cultures. I knew Harvard was the place to do this. Working hard,pushing myself to the limit, and enjoying every minute of it is how I pursued my passion and amable to attend Harvard.”—Michael Buckley ‘06, Harvard UniversityA person of strong, moral character......values humanity, oneself, and one’s environment....models healthy life choices....abstains from inappropriate social behavior....balances personal and professional pursuits.“I learned that when you’re honest and tell the truth people trust you.”—Gabrealla Badillo ‘18, Mockingbird ElementaryAn articulate communicator......possesses multilingual skills....effectively conveys information in written,oral and visual forms....learns through listening....improves through self-reflection....expresses ideas in ways that inspire progresstoward the shared resolution of a problem.“My newspaper and yearbook classes at Coppell High Schoolinspired me to tell people’s stories and eventually led me toa press internship at the John F. Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts in Washington, D.C.”—Emily Turner ‘00A dynamic citizen......practices informed patriotism....participates and contributesactively in the local and globalcommunity....possesses an understanding ofinternational relations and theimpact of global dynamics....collaborates proficiently....contributes to a sense of unitywithin a community....strives toward specific goals thatlead to personal success.“I’ve always thought about doing something that would make a difference inmy community...either changing something that already exists or creatingsomething new. And I believe people will most likely listen to kids more...theythink, ‘If kids can do it, we can too’!” —Raj Panesar ‘11, CMS-NorthA flexible, resilient pacesetter......maximizes rapidly-changing technologies....adapts to shifting paradigms....leads in a bold and daring manner....shows courage while using good judgment in decision-making.“I especially enjoyed CHS’ challenging history, social science, and government courses and teachers- they have inspired me to study International Politics in Washington, D.C., the most politically activeplace in the nation.”—Jennifer Vitek ‘06, George Washington UniversityThe mission of the CoppellIndependent School District,as a global leader in educationalexcellence, is toensure our students achievepersonal success, develop strongmoral character, and becomedynamic citizens through acustomized, innovative learningexperience led by a visionarystaff and community.