HEADWAY SCHOOL FOR GIFTEDNESS
Now on its eleventh year! |
 HSG HYMN
Video by Jonas Abueva Music (Headway Hymn) Arranged by Teddy Katigbak & Mike Villegas Words by The Headway Staff Music by Teddy Katigbak Vocals by Jingle Buena |
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Vision
HEADWAY SCHOOL FOR GIFTEDNESS is envisioned as an institution of quality learning for children. It aims to facilitate the optimum development of young learners to become humane, democratic, critical and innovative learning contributors to nation building, and proactive agents of globalization and world peace.
Mission
In consonance with its vision, HEADWAY SCHOOL FOR GIFTEDNESS is committed to provide an environment that nurtures the innate endowment of young learners. To attain this, the school ensures that instruction and research will be implemented to enable the children to anticipate the challenges of a dynamic society.
Philosophy
We believe that all children, irrespective of social standing and race, have the potential to grow and learn to the optimum.
We believe that all children should be given equal opportunity and support to explore and develop their interests and talents.
We believe that through proper nurturance and motivation, all children will be stimulated to actualize their inner gifts.
We believe that home and school must work in partnership to effectively support learning.
We believe in equity and cultural diversity to be reflected in the selection of students, curriculum and teaching strategies.
Goals
- to provide an environment with varied opportunities that will enhance children's potential abilities and embrace learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom
- to develop instructional strategies and implement the best and tested practices in educational programs
- to design a differentiated and flexible program that responds to the unique learning abilities of students
- to promote an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging and personally rewarding
- to ensure that all learning abilities and experiences are geared toward the optimal development of the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and aesthetic aspects of the child
- to develop instructional strategies and implement the best and tested practices in educational programs
- to design a differentiated and flexible program that responds to the unique learning abilities of students
- to promote an atmosphere that is intellectually challenging and personally rewarding
- to ensure that all learning abilities and experiences are geared toward the optimal development of the intellectual, emotional, social, physical, spiritual and aesthetic aspects of the child
School Management
HEADWAY SCHOOL FOR GIFTEDNESS employs an interdisciplinary team approach composed of specialists in General Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Counseling, Psychology, Developmental Pediatrics and mentors in areas of special interests. The founder, Ms. Maria Luz B. Estudillo, has strong linkages with Dr. Linda Kreger Silverman, Director of the Gifted Development Center, ISAD, Denver, Colorado, USA and the International Australian Association of Gifted Education, Australia..
Curriculum
The curriculum is an enrichment of the Minimum Learning Competencies of the Department of Education and organized according to Core Learning Areas. Learning opportunities will consist of a continuum of differentiated curricular options, instructional approaches and resource materials. HSG uses a diverse approach and guided in-depth exploration to meet the unique needs of each student.
Courses Offered
Pre-School: Nursery, Kindergarten, Prep
Grade school: I-VI
Other Services
> Psychological Assessment
> Counseling
> Social Skills and Collaborative Training
> Peer Support Training
> Exposure/Educational Field Trips
> Club Membership in both Local and International
organizations for children
> Teachers’ In-Service Training
> Interest Clubs
> HSG Mentoring Program
> Home Study Program/Home Blended Program
> Parent Education Program/Parenting Seminars
Pre-School: Nursery, Kindergarten, Prep
Grade school: I-VI
Other Services
> Psychological Assessment
> Counseling
> Social Skills and Collaborative Training
> Peer Support Training
> Exposure/Educational Field Trips
> Club Membership in both Local and International
organizations for children
> Teachers’ In-Service Training
> Interest Clubs
> HSG Mentoring Program
> Home Study Program/Home Blended Program
> Parent Education Program/Parenting Seminars
