Santa Cruz Waldorf School
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| General Agency Information | |||
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| Name: | Santa Cruz Waldorf School | ||
| Alternate Name(s): | Waldorf School | ||
| Address: | 2190 Empire Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Driving Directions | ||
| Primary Phone: | 831-425-0519 | ||
| Fax Number: | 831-425-1326 | ||
| Email Address: | info@scwaldorf.org | ||
| Website: | www.scwaldorf.org | ||
| Days/Hours of Operation/Phone: | During School Year | ||
| Description: | One unique aspect of a Waldorf grade school is the class teacher. The class teacher ideally remains with his or her students from first through eighth grade. This system allows the teacher to grow along with the students and facilitates a strong bond of trust between students, parents and teacher. In each grade, the focal point of learning takes place during the 'Morning Lesson'. Here the class teacher presents in blocks of three to four weeks, major concepts in the various disciplines: math, science, history and literature. Work in the arts supports the academic curriculum by developing the capacity to solve problems creatively. Spanish is taught in all grades through story, song, rhyme, movement and art. Spanish grammar, reading, translation and short plays are introduced beginning in fourth grade. Music plays a major role in the development of the child and is a key element in Waldorf education. Beginning with pentatonic flute music in first grade, students are then introduced to soprano, alto, tenor, or bass recorder in addition to string instruments as the grades progress, leading to orchestra and choir in the upper grades. A host of dedicated specialty teachers work tirelessly alongside class teachers to provide students with diverse experiences in language, movement, music, arts, athletics and gardening.
ELIGIBILITY: Children grades K-8. Call for more information and applications. | ||
| Languages other than English: | Spanish | ||
| Accommodations for Disabled: | Call for Information | ||
| Public Transportation: | Call for information | ||
| Eligibility: | See Description Notes | ||
| Fees: | Financial Aid Available | ||
| Areas Served: | Santa Cruz County | ||
| Physical Location: | Santa Cruz | ||
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| Private Day Schools Private Nonprofits Private Schools | |||
| This record last modified April 12, 2013 | |||
