CORE COMPETENCIES

Headwaters' graduates are expected to leave HWA with the following Core Competencies. The staff strives to assist each student in developing the competencies to his/her full potential. HWA's mix of an interesting and challenging curriculum, service learning, and off-campus experience develops competent "Renaissance" students.

Confidence
Our students are eager to take on academic challenges, voice opinions, persevere through adversity, and assume leadership roles.

Accountability
Our students assume responsibility for their actions in their academic and personal lives.

Scholarship
Our students acquire advanced academic skills in critical analysis, public speaking, and written communication; they are driven by intellectual curiosity.

Problem Solving
Students learn the skills necessary to resolve both interpersonal issues and academic challenges.

Organization
Students are organized in thought, expression, work, and physical space to prepare them for success in the academic and personal spheres of their lives.

Relationships
Students are socially engaged in their community of family, teachers, peers, and the world.

Independent Thinkers
Students are entrusted with the freedom to explore and share their thoughts in a safe environment of mutual respect.

Communication
Students find their voice and share it effectively, within and beyond the school setting, through listening, speaking, writing, and a variety of media.

Creativity
Students are recognized for excellence in music, art, and writing; and for their willingness to achieve beyond the classroom.

Please see Academics, Classes, Outdoor Education and Service Learning for more information about our programs.