Profile of an Urban Academy Graduate
At Urban Academy, we are committed to shaping well-rounded individuals who excel both academically and as thoughtful, innovative, and compassionate members of society. Our Profile of an Urban Academy Graduate outlines the key characteristics we aim to cultivate in our students from Grades 8 to 12.
This shared vision guides our teaching, learning, and the unique opportunities we provide, ensuring that our students grow into thinkers, innovators, and leaders who are courageous, compassionate, balanced, principled, and culturally responsive. We are proud of our graduates and the incredible people they become, and we are excited to share this profile with our community.
An Urban academy student is a thinker
They can think critically, collaboratively and creatively. They seek the deeper meaning of issues that arise and connect ideas to understand and be solutions-oriented to complex problems that emerge in a constantly changing world.
An Urban academy student is innovative
They embrace uncertainty and complexity. They are intellectual explorers who are action-oriented and reflect continuously. They display mental resilience by being agile in response to change and adapting positively to adversity.
An Urban academy student is courageous
They are open-minded, curious, willing to take intellectual risks and accept challenges. They push beyond their comfort zones and know that through challenges comes growth, courage and resilience.
An Urban academy student is compassionate
They intentionally show grace, patience, respect and empathy in their interactions with others. Through listening, accountability and service they are driven to improve their school, local and global communities as caring members.
An Urban academy student is balanced
They understand the importance of academic, physical, mental and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and for others. They have varied interests that offer a strong foundation in supporting their future goals and endeavours.
An Urban academy student is principled
They act with integrity, honesty and forethought. They have a strong sense of justice and a moral compass that guides their independent decision-making.
An Urban academy student is culturally responsive
They validate and celebrate a diversity of cultures, languages and life experiences. They are open-minded and understand multiple perspectives exist and as a result are willing to grow, learn and relearn. They actively ensure all cultures and voices are uplifted.