Grossmont Union High School District

Governing Board President Dr. Gary Woods stated, "Portrait of a Graduate, paired with AI implementation and Career Technical Education, will transform learning and empower our students for career success – it is a roadmap that will align our decisions and resources with community values and student aspirations. We are entering a golden age of learning and are committed to becoming a state and national leader."

The Portrait of a Graduate Guiding Coalition serves as the steering committee for the entire process. This group of more than 100 diverse voices – including business and community leaders, District staff, students, and educators – is helping to distill broad community input into clear portraits that reflect our community’s core aspirations.

The Guiding Coalition convened on August 22–23, and the session was a tremendous success. Over two days, members examined thousands of data points gathered through community surveys and input sessions, reflected on the profound insights of recent alumni and current students during panel discussions, and engaged in thoughtful dialogue to begin shaping the community’s vision for the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and mindsets that will prepare our graduates to thrive in 2040 and beyond.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who dedicated their time and energy to this transformational work. Their insight and collaboration are at the heart of creating a Portrait of a Graduate that truly reflects East County’s hopes for the future.

Looking ahead, the next Guiding Coalition session will take place on November 14–15. If you are interested in joining the Guiding Coalition, please click here to fill out an interest form, and our District Office will be in touch with you soon. 

To learn more about Portrait of a Graduate, visit this website or watch this short video.