Vision of the Graduate

Smith Vocational graduates are professional adults who possess a high level of expertise, knowledge, and competence in their field. Our graduates use those characteristics in maintaining and upholding standards, ethics, and quality in their professional and personal lives. They consistently meet their commitments and responsibilities. They accept feedback and criticism with grace, which is a vital part of self-awareness and continued professional and personal improvement, allowing them to fill a variety of team roles. In today’s rapidly evolving world, the ability to acquire new knowledge and skills helps our graduates adapt to changing circumstances and ensures they stay relevant, versatile and competitive. Smith Vocational works to empower our graduates to perform their tasks with confidence and efficiency, contributing to their personal growth and the overall progress of their industries and communities.

Smith Vocational graduates are creative and impactful members of their chosen vocations and their communities. They are committed to embracing a set of values that include trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity. They have respect for both themselves and others. They work toward unity and understanding, which propel change and progress. They volunteer their time, skills and resources to support their community initiatives, and take responsibility for the welfare of their community members. Using time management helps our graduates live balanced lives. Initiative problem solving and self-efficacy contributes to the well-being and growth of the local and larger society.

Smith Vocational graduates are communicators who value diversity of thought, experience and cultural backgrounds. Smith Vocational strives to develop soft skills, a variety of communication methods, and emotional intelligence. As active listeners they better understand the needs and perspectives of others, and work collaboratively to find solutions to common challenges. They work to build consensus and a sense of shared mission. Our graduates are able to have direct and difficult conversations with tact, that focus on solutions. Smith Vocational looks to cultivate positive thinking focused on both the process as well as the outcome, which is the path to resiliency and optimistic problem solving, even in the face of adversity.

Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School graduates are confident diverse individuals who are professional and self-aware. They work to positively impact their industry and community through inspirational team focused leadership, effective communication, and moral decision making.