A Headwaters Student
Headwaters students innately possess the beginnings of 14 key attributes that we aim to cultivate and grow throughout their middle school journey. These attributes encompass not only academic excellence, but also the development of essential life skills and character traits, ensuring that our graduates are well-prepared for success in their future endeavors. Our Profile of a Graduate serves as a guidepost, helping us track and celebrate each student's growth and progress in these vital areas, ultimately shaping them into well-rounded individuals ready to excel in the challenges of the 21st century.
Engaged Community Member
Our students actively contribute to the school community and beyond, showing commitment to making a positive impact through club participation, service projects, and fostering inclusivity and teamwork. These skills prepare students for the future by instilling a sense of responsibility, empathy, and collaboration, equipping them to be active and contributing members of society.
Global and Intercultural Advocate
Our students demonstrate global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and engage in intercultural dialogues and initiatives promoting mutual respect and understanding. These skills prepare students for the future by fostering their ability to thrive in a diverse and interconnected world, becoming compassionate and effective global citizens.
Environmental Steward
Our students take pride in environmental stewardship- participating in initiatives and conservation projects and advocating for responsible ecological practices. These skills prepare students for the future by nurturing their sense of environmental responsibility and equipping them to address pressing environmental challenges.
Active Leader
Demonstrates leadership qualities, inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and positively influencing their community. These skills prepare students for the future by empowering them to become confident and effective leaders, capable of driving positive change and making a difference in various spheres of life.
Critical Thinker
Demonstrates the ability to think critically, analyze information, and solve complex problems independently. This skill prepares students for the future by enabling them to approach challenges with logic and creativity, making well-informed decisions, and adapting to an ever-changing world.
Effective Communicator
Articulates ideas clearly and persuasively, both in written and verbal communication, adapting their style to different audiences and purposes. This skill prepares students for the future by equipping them with the communication skills necessary for success in academia, professional settings, and building meaningful relationships.
Lifelong Learner
Cultivates a growth mindset, embracing a love for learning and actively seeking opportunities for personal and academic growth. This skill prepares students for the future by cultivating a thirst for knowledge, adaptability, and continuous self-improvement, enabling them to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.
Active Leader
Demonstrates leadership qualities, inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and positively influencing their community. These skills prepare students for the future by empowering them to become confident and effective leaders, capable of driving positive change and making a difference in various spheres of life.
Engaged Community Member
Our students actively contribute to the school community and beyond, showing commitment to making a positive impact through club participation, service projects, and fostering inclusivity and teamwork. These skills prepare students for the future by instilling a sense of responsibility, empathy, and collaboration, equipping them to be active and contributing members of society.
Active Leader
Demonstrates leadership qualities, inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and positively influencing their community. These skills prepare students for the future by empowering them to become confident and effective leaders, capable of driving positive change and making a difference in various spheres of life.
Lifelong Learner
Cultivates a growth mindset, embracing a love for learning and actively seeking opportunities for personal and academic growth. This skill prepares students for the future by cultivating a thirst for knowledge, adaptability, and continuous self-improvement, enabling them to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.
Active Leader
Demonstrates leadership qualities, inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and positively influencing their community. These skills prepare students for the future by empowering them to become confident and effective leaders, capable of driving positive change and making a difference in various spheres of life.
Lifelong Learner
Cultivates a growth mindset, embracing a love for learning and actively seeking opportunities for personal and academic growth. This skill prepares students for the future by cultivating a thirst for knowledge, adaptability, and continuous self-improvement, enabling them to thrive in a dynamic and evolving world.
Active Leader
Demonstrates leadership qualities, inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and positively influencing their community. These skills prepare students for the future by empowering them to become confident and effective leaders, capable of driving positive change and making a difference in various spheres of life.