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Portrait of a Learner

Portrait of a Leaner poster heading

icon for honorableHonorable

acts with integrity, accountability, respect, kindness, and compassion



icon for resilientResilient

reflects, perseveres, and accepts the challenges of life and learning



icon for authenticAuthentic

embraces individuality of self and others and develops confidence in their abilities



icon for inquisitiveInquisitive

approaches situations with curiosity, critical-thinking, and a quest to learn



icon for worldlyWorldly

seeks diverse perspectives and engages in service to community and world

Ouray's Portrait of a Learner was developed in collaboration with the community. The administration met with community groups, staff, and students to develop key characteristics that we want to develop in all learners. The uniqueness of Ouray School with a preschool and a high school under one roof led us to develop learner qualities for all ages, not just graduates.
 
Mount Abrams is an iconic mountain at the end of the Uncompahgre Valley. Its green alpine tundra of summer and white alpine chutes in winter make Abrams the perfect backdrop for the school and our Portrait of a Learner. The compass rose emboldened with the Trojan head make these our guiding principles for teaching and learning.