RCAS Profile of a Graduate

The Rapid City Area School District and its business and community partners have jointly developed and adopted the RCAS Profile of a Graduate which embraces the academic knowledge, skills, and attributes needed for a student to make a successful transition to college, career, and life responsibilities.

With the RCAS Profile of a Graduate, educators can begin to review curriculum and actively create learning experiences that introduce and reinforce the competencies identified in the Profile of a Graduate.

Community partners can use the Profile of a Graduate as a reference point for reinforcing community expectations for work and personal character.

Meet standardized testing benchmarks

Develop a college, career, and life readiness plan

Participate in a work-based or service-learning capstone experience

Earn college credit, an industry certificate, or both

Collaborate and communicate effectively and respectfully

Demonstrate innovation and creativity

Analyze problems by exercising critical thinking skills

Deliver clear and concise ideas through verbal and written communication

Possess the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to navigate a career search, advancement, and transitions

Embody and practice civic engagement and global citizenship

Manage and balance time, resources, and responsibilities

Demonstrate adaptability and tenacity in pursuing personal goals

Build and maintain positive relationships