Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate

During the 2021-2022 school year, the school community and the community of Westbrook collaborated to share their perspectives and values about educational priorities for all students in Westbrook Public Schools.  At the June 2022 Westbrook Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate.  It is with great excitement to share our final work and to communicate our appreciation to all who assisted in the development of this important vision for our students. We are proud of the inclusive nature of our community discourse and confident that this vision represents well the educational values and beliefs of the Westbrook community for the youth of Westbrook.  The Westbrook Portrait of a Graduate includes five priority attributes that describe the Westbrook High School graduate: critical problem-solver, creative thinker, effective communicator, perseverant, socially aware, and responsible decision maker.

 

    

Critical Problem Solver

A Westbrook graduate who is a critical problem-solver systematically and strategically resolves a variety of complex issues.

A graduate who is a critical problem-solver:

  • identifies a complex issue or situation
  • considers context

  • investigates multiple solutions and perspectives

  • communicates the process and supporting evidence

  • implements the best path forward


Creative Thinker

A Westbrook graduate who is a creative thinker explores existing ideas, products, or designs to innovate and create in imaginative or novel ways.

A graduate who is a creative thinker:

  • explores possibilities

  • examines information from various viewpoints

  • generates and/or brainstorms ideas

  • experiments in unexpected ways


Effective Communicator

A Westbrook graduate who is an effective communicator conveys a clear message while being respectful, receptive, and responsive to the input of others.

A graduate who is an effective communicator:

  • collaborates with appropriate stakeholders  

  • communicates clearly, concisely, and accurately 

  • recognizes audience awareness

  • considers and acknowledges diverse viewpoints

  • displays proficiency across modes of communication


Perseverant

A Westbrook graduate who is perseverant holds oneself responsible to reflect, revise, and grow through critical feedback and setbacks regardless of the challenges encountered. 

A graduate who is perseverant:

  • adapts to changing circumstances

  • demonstrates resilience to overcome failure, obstacles, and uncertainty

  • reflects upon and responds to feedback

  • motivates oneself intrinsically


Socially Aware

A Westbrook graduate who is socially aware recognizes and understands the feelings of diverse individuals and groups with the ability to show compassion when considering norms for behaviors in a variety of settings.

A graduate who is socially aware:

  • considers and respects others’ perspectives 

  • demonstrates empathy  

  • identifies diverse social norms 

  • reacts appropriately in a variety of settings 


Responsible Decision Maker

A Westbrook graduate who is a responsible decision maker demonstrates awareness of self and others as one considers responsible choices and consequences while making decisions to benefit self and community. 

A graduate who is a responsible decision maker:

  • holds oneself accountable 

  • considers ethical standards and safety concerns

  • reflects on personal, family, and community well-being 

  • communicates decisions clearly and effectively 

  • makes judgements after analyzing data and facts

News and Announcements

  • Friday Parent Update March 15th

    Hello there,

    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update March 15th.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

    Thank you.

    Westbrook High School
  • Friday Parent Update March 8th

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update March 8th.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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    Westbrook High School
  • Friday Parent Update March 1st

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update March 1st.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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    Westbrook High School
  • Friday Parent Update 2/16 and 2/23

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update 2/16 and 2/23.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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    Westbrook High School
  • Westbrook High School Hosts General Dynamic Electric Boat Application and Interview Event for High School Students From Area Schools

    On February 15, 2024, Westbrook High School hosted a regional event for high school seniors from Westbrook High School and six area school districts. Each year, General Dynamics Electric Boat partners with Connecticut and Rhode Island technical schools to provide high school seniors with an opportunity to apply to and interview with representatives from Electric Boat for a potential job offer in one of six trade areas: welding, shipfitting, electrical, pipefitting, carpentry, design, and machining.

    To read the full press release, visit https://whs.westbrookctschools.org/2024_electric_boat_job_fair

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  • Friday Parent Update February 9th

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update February 9th.

     http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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    Westbrook High School
  • Friday Parent Update February 2nd

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    Please click on the link to the read the Friday Parent Update February 2nd.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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    Westbrook High School
  • Friday Parent Update January 12th

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update January 12th.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

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  • Westbrook High School Hall of Fame Award Nomination

    Nominations and applications are now open for the Westbrook Hall of Fame  Award.  Westbrook Public Schools is looking to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as a model for our current and future students. We are proud of our graduates and look forward to sharing and honoring their accomplishments with our community as well as with our graduating Class of 2024 as they consider their own future after graduation and how they will contribute to their profession and community. 

    Please consider nominating a Westbrook High School alumnus who has excelled in their career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, or other interests that would serve as a model for our students to aspire to on their own journeys in the future after high school graduation. 

    Anyone may nominate a Westbrook High School graduate who has graduated at least ten years prior to the nomination.  All nominations will be reviewed by the Westbrook High School Knights Hall of Fame Committee.  One alumnus will be selected each year and will be publicly recognized at the graduation ceremony at Westbrook High School on Friday, June 14, 2024.

    Nominations are made in one of the following ways:

    1. Email Dr. Kristina J. Martineau, Superintendent of Schools, at kmartineau@westbrookctschools.org with the following information: name of the candidate, year of graduation, candidate’s contact information, your name and contact information, and the reason why you believe this candidate should be recognized as an alumnus who has excelled in career, vocation, business, community service, sport, performing arts, etc.

     

    1. Complete the online application form that can be found here

     

    Nominations are due no later than Friday, March 1, 2024, to be considered for June 2024 recognition.

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  • Friday Parent Update January 5th

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    Please click on the link to read the Friday Parent Update January 5th.

    http://whs.westbrookctschools.org/friday_parent_updates

    Thank you.

    Westbrook High School
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Dr. Kristina J. Martineau
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kmartineau@westbrookctschools.org

860-399-6432

 

 

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