The Las Cruces Public Schools developed a graduate profile that defines the desired academic, cognitive, personal, and interpersonal traits and qualities that every student should possess upon graduation. The development of this profile allows LCPS to concentrate the efforts of students and the school community on a set of essential educational objectives and standards that aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary to succeed in their personal and professional lives.. These objectives and standards promote the growth of students' skills, enabling their success both during their academic journey and after graduation. Additionally, the graduate profile establishes a transformative framework that supports individuals, systems, structures, and processes across the entire district.

During the 2021-22 academic year, a comprehensive survey was distributed to gather input from various LCPS stakeholders, including parents, teachers, administrators, alumni, community members, and high school students. The aim was to identify the desired academic, cognitive, personal, and interpersonal qualities that all LCPS students should possess upon graduating. Following the analysis of survey data, focus groups were organized involving diverse stakeholders to gather additional insights. Based on these data points, the competencies and attributes were determined.

The graduate profile implementation goals for the year are to:

1. create awareness of the competencies (know what they are)

2. understand what they mean.  

3. use the key performance indicators to reflect on attainment of the indicators  Key performance indicators serve as a guide for students, families, and educators as we engage with the competencies.

Supporting the rollout of a graduate profile can be as easy as posting the logo, posters, and images around the school and in classrooms. Every month we will focus on 1 of the 9 competencies. We look forward to seeing all the ways students engage with the LCPS Graduate Profile. Consider highlighting the competency/KPIs in your newsletters, class discussion, parent nights, and adding the logo to your e-mail signature.

 LCPS Graduate Profile Focus by Month