The Learner Profile                                                       Booker T. Washington High School

IB learners strive to be: 

Inquirers:             They develop their natural curiosity.  They acquire the skills  necessary to conduct                             inquiry and  research and show independence in learning.  

Knowledgeable:     They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance.  In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines. 

Thinkers:             They exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions. 

Communicators:    They understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication.  They work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others. 

Principled:            They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities.   

Open-minded:       They understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, and values and traditions of other individuals and communities.   

Caring:                They show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others.  They have a personal commitment to service. 

Risk-takers:         They approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought, and have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. 

Balanced:            They understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. 

Reflective:           They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience.  They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations.