Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Derby students, faculty, staff, the Board, the Derby Council, and parents, we are pleased to present our Portrait of a Graduate profile.

The goal of a Portrait of a Graduate is to define a school’s mission through key descriptors based on student outcomes. It goes beyond test scores to measure success and student achievements, capturing the core values the school aims to instill in each student.

Drawing on the vast amount of input from hundreds of Derby constituents, we ultimately determined the five skills, characteristics, and values that most accurately represent our students upon graduating from Derby. These words reflect what our teachers cultivate in their classrooms every day.