Mission, Key Tenets & Graduate Profile
Mission
The mission of Lynwood Unified School District, the model urban school district, is to ensure each student fearlessly achieves their highest academic and personal aspirations while contributing to a diverse, global society through an evolving system distinguished by:
• People of great character who inspire and lead by example
• The instilling of courage to be creative
• The transformative uses of technology
• Safe and clean environments
• The inclusion of all voices in our community through equity, access and justice
Four Key Tenets
These student-centric, inspirational, and equity-minded principles guide our District to new heights of achievement:
- Unlocking Brilliance: Igniting the potential in change-makers with the skills, tools and resources to lead in a world without boundaries.
- Cultivating Talent: Empowering passionate adults to be stewards of possibility, equity and social justice.
- Uplifting Community: Being the catalyst for multigenerational change rooted in community values.
- Modeling Excellence: Being a model for urban education.
Portrait of an LUSD Graduate
The Portrait of a Graduate outlines the essential skills, knowledge, characteristics and behaviors an LUSD student will have upon graduation to ensure their success in a rapidly evolving world: - Effective Communicator
- Mindful Collaborator
- Self-Aware and Self-Directed
- Critical Thinker
- Empowered Citizen
- Innovative Problem Solver