The Walker Way
The Walker Way is a set of shared values that guides the culture and daily life of the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. It reflects the belief that excellence is grounded in character and in thoughtful care for both self and community. These values promote responsible citizenship and ethical leadership, including courage in the face of challenge, compassion for others, a commitment to community, and collaboration in pursuit of meaningful goals.
These principles shape how students learn, how they interact with one another, and how they engage with the world. They encourage curiosity, respectful dialogue, responsible decision making, and a strong sense of belonging.
Here is a brief descriptor of each pillar:
- Courage “The Walker Way” means demonstrating fortitude, persistence, and integrity when confronting challenges.
- Compassion “The Walker Way” means possessing a sense of empathy for the plight of others and a willingness to serve in order to improve the circumstances of others.
- Community “The Walker Way” means understanding and accepting differences, but also acknowledging and celebrating the connectedness of the human experience.
- Collaboration “The Walker Way” means harmoniously working together and using critical thinking skills to achieve a common goal.