毕业生肖像

5项清单.

• 思考

  思考是吸收的能力, 要理解, and to work with new ideas and information that may be different from one's own. Nichols School students learn to think in the following ways:
  
  

  • 他们找到, 收集, and interpret information from a broad range of sources and perspectives, 包括那些历史上被边缘化的人.
  • They examine and evaluate the origin and content of information and consider its intent, 偏见, 和遗漏.
  • They synthesize information from various sources to develop nuanced understanding.
  • They reflect on their own learning processes to identify new questions, 问题, 以及调查的领域. 

  
  Nichols students learn to think so they will be prepared - 心, body, 而心——充满好奇心的生活, 深思熟虑的思考, 细致的解释, 独立推理.

• 沟通

  Communication is the skillful, effective, and respectful exchange of ideas with others. Nichols School students develop communication skills as they are given opportunities to respond to others' ideas with clarity and respect. Nichols students are taught to communicate in the following ways:
  
  

  • They seek out and listen actively to a wide variety of opinions and perspectives.
  • They contribute ideas clearly and with attention to audience across a broad range of media and in different contexts.
  • 他们恭敬地参与公开的思想交流.
  • They write and receive feedback on their writing frequently and learn to formulate their ideas clearly for different intended audiences.

  
  尼科尔斯的学生将做好心理准备, body, 还有心——带着尊重倾听他人, 要有同情心, 并以开放的心态参与辩论.

• 创建

  Creativity is the ability to imagine and to realize new possibilities. Nichols School students learn to 设想 and act upon answers to questions, 解决问题的方法, 艺术灵感. Nichols students develop creativity in the following ways:
  
  

  • They respond critically and imaginatively to existing work, including their own.
  • They identify previously overlooked 问题 and areas of need and respond with creative solutions.
  • 他们发展并理解自己的创作过程.
  • They master the tools and techniques needed to achieve their creative goals.
  • They learn to work collaboratively with others towards common goals.

  
  尼科尔斯的学生将做好心理准备, body, and heart - to add their own unique contributions to society and reflect on the process of their creativity and the impact of their creations.

• 引人入胜的

  Engagement refers to a Nichols School student's interaction with the community and the world. Nichols students become engaged as they learn to participate actively in their communities. They learn to be open-心ed, curious, and informed global citizens in the following ways:
  
  

  • They develop an understanding of civics, democracy, and the responsibilities of a citizen.
  • They learn about and develop an appreciation of different 文化, 历史, 宗教, 语言, 和人民.
  • They interact with the environment and develop an awareness of the interconnectedness of living beings.
  • They participate in meaningful dialogue with others and reflect critically on varied experiences and perspectives.
  • They promote equity for all people by understanding and responding to the conditions that 创建, 维持, 维持不平等.

  
  参与意味着尼科尔斯的学生是有备而来的, body, and heart - to pursue the highest ideals of character and service into a life lived with purpose.

• 发展中

  Development means learning to care for one's own physical, mental, and emotional health. Nichols School students embrace challenge, build character, and nurture a holistic sense of self. Nichols helps students to develop in the following ways:
  
  

  • They learn 要理解 the behaviors that promote lifelong physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • 他们培养性格, 弹性, and self-awareness by reflecting meaningfully on their own identities, 文化, 值, 偏见, 和特权, 并为自己的行为负责.
  • They actively pursue and cultivate their own interests, passions, and skills.

  
  Development means Nichols students will be prepared - body, 心, 心——追求平衡健康的生活. Carrying into all they do the highest ideals of character and service, they will meet our complex and challenging world with confidence, 弹性, 和共鸣.