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Portrait of a Graduate

A Foxcroft graduate is ready to learn and lead in college and beyond.
At Foxcroft School, our mission is to help every girl explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world. Our Portrait of a Graduate outlines the skills we aspire to have every student learn before graduation.

List of 3 items.

  • Character

    • Acts with integrity and responsibility and values these traits in others.
    • Treats all with respect, kindness, and an understanding heart. 
    • Acts with courage to do what is right. 
    • Desires to learn from differences.
    • Dedicates herself to serving others  
    • Exhibits persistence and resilience and adapts to changes and new situations.
  • Intellect

    • Engages in and is curious about the world around her.
    • Seeks out academic challenges and creates her own learning opportunities. 
    • Pursues knowledge and skills to better herself and her community.
    • Thinks critically, tackles complex problems with empathy, and uses logic and evidence to support her claims.
    • Utilizes scientific and quantitative reasoning skills. 
    • Adopts ethical academic practices, evaluates sources, and properly credits information.
    • Expresses herself persuasively and creatively for a variety of purposes, using various modes: written, spoken, and visual 
  • Voice

    • Recognizes her role and responsibility as a global citizen and works to effect positive change in her community and the world. 
    • Stewards the environment for a sustainable future.
    • Effectively collaborates to achieve shared goals. 
    • Advocates for her needs academically, professionally, and personally. 
    • Develops life-long practices that support a healthy mind in a healthy body. 

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An all-girls boarding and day school in Northern Virginia, Foxcroft prepares young women in grades 9-12 for success in college and in life. Our outstanding academic program offers challenging courses, including Advanced Placement classes and an innovative 阀杆 program. Our premiere equestrian program is nationally recognized, and our athletic teams have won conference and state championships. Experience the best in girls' boarding schools: visit Foxcroft.