In 2019, the CUSD community made up of parents, teachers, staff, students, and community members worked to draft a statement that reflects our shared vision for the future readiness of our students. While maintaining a strong foundation in academics, the community also sought to identify the transferrable and durable skills students need to succeed in college, the workforce, and in life. 

The CUSD Portrait of a Learner identifies seven competencies that we will cultivate within our students during their time as a student in our schools. In CUSD classrooms, we want our students to grow as:​​​​​​