Lower School

Grades PreK-4

Broadwater Academy provides a foundation of balanced learning, incorporating new and innovative best teaching practices with traditional teaching methods to ensure every student a life journey equipped for success. We focus on parental involvement, technology, motivated teachers and a well-rounded student.

welcoming atmosphere

We believe children need a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Multiple means of communication between teachers and parents, along with clear goals and expectations, ensures the best learning environment. Because it is ever-changing, providing cutting edge technology continues to be a top priority at Broadwater. Students are instructed in the proper use of technology and ethical standards when using information and ideas obtained from the Internet.

creative activities

Students are challenged with projects requiring the use of multimedia combining with hands-on, creative activities along with the traditional skills of handwriting, drill, and practice, giving them an educational balance that fosters a love of learning. Broadwater provides a safe and caring environment with an expectation of mutual respect among all members of the Broadwater family.

Middle School

Grades 5-8

At Broadwater, the middle grades are viewed as the foundation that provides its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a demanding college preparatory program. The middle grade period is a particularly critical phase of personal and intellectual development, and it requires a program that helps students participate actively and responsibly in a changing and increasingly interrelated world. Learning how to learn and how to evaluate information critically is as important as learning facts.

well rounded

While emphasizing developmental needs, our students are enrolled in a comprehensive program of study that includes core academic classes, an introductory fine arts curriculum, a comprehensive technology curriculum, foreign language, health and physical education, and the development of good organizational and study skills. These course offerings are required of all our middle grade students, as it is important for all students to share a common base of information and skills needed to achieve success in the Upper School.

An intramural and interscholastic athletic program provides opportunities for students to acquire skills and experience team play. Organizations, including academic and service clubs, student publications, musical/theatrical groups and student government, provide additional opportunities for student involvement.

Upper School

Grades 9-12

The Broadwater Upper School equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a democratic society.  In order to develop good citizens and scholars, our instructors foster the development of critical and creative thinking as well as reading and writing skills so our students can excel in a global world.

Broadwater graduates: 

• listen and read to learn and understand;

• communicate appropriately with a variety of audiences;

• write to inform, persuade, and move;

• connect with and empower those around them;

• approach problems with confidence and open-mindedness;

• practice humility, discipline, respect, and acceptance in all areas.

With this mission in mind, our instructors are dedicated to promoting these talents through both our interactions with students and our curriculum.  

Student Development

All Upper School students participate in a dedicated, grade-level Student Development block. Faculty advisors as well as community partners focus on a variety of skills to develop our students and help them achieve their goals both academically and socially.

• Skill-building (organization, study)

• Resume development

• SAT Prep

• Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Health education

• Social Entrepreneurship course (ESCC)

• Cross-divisional projects

• College applications

• Senior Thesis
  

Guest speakers and partners: 

• Counselors from the Community Service Board (mental health)

• Police officers from Northampton County Sheriff’s Department (alcohol awareness)

• Doctors from Riverside (vaping and drug use)

• Young Professionals of the Eastern Shore (career panels)

• College representatives (10+ visits in the past year)

Faculty Mentor Program

Faculty members lead mentorship groups of approximately five mixed-age upper school students. These  'micro-communities' are the setting for counseling and social-emotional learning twice monthly.

Experiential Learning

• London & Paris (Spring 2024)

• New York City 

• Washington, D.C. 

• Chincoteague Bay Field Experience

• VWU/Marine Bio Field Experience 

• Savage Neck/Oyster Field Experience

• NASA Wallops

• Eyreville archeological site

Course Offerings

The Broadwater Upper School program includes:

• 21 dual enrollment courses through Eastern Shore Community College and Virginia Wesleyan University

• 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses 

• 25+ high interest elective courses 

• 4 world languages (French, Latin, Spanish, and American Sign Language)

• Advanced math courses through AP Calculus BC

Off-campus opportunities

• Model General Assembly

• Hugh O’Brien Leadership Foundation (HOBY)

• Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA) 

• Virginia Girls State of the American Legion Auxiliary

• Virginia Boys State of the American Legion Auxiliary

• NASA Wallops Job Shadow Day

• Legal Studies Summer Program (Juniors & Seniors)

• Internships

 Graduation Requirements