We put two kids through Sacramento Waldorf - it's a great school that keeps kids in touch with art and nature!
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
My child attended Waldorf schools for all 13 years of his schooling. He graduated from the high school at the Sacramento Waldorf School. The school provided a wonderful environment for him, and his friends for that matter, to take a hard look at who they were, how they wanted their world to be and how
... Read more they could contribute to that vision. After graduation he was accepted to many colleges, and chose to attend a top liberal arts college in a rural setting. Sacramento Waldorf School prepared him well for the academic and social challenges of living away from home in a rigorous academic environment. If I were blessed with the opportunity to make an education decision for a child, kindergarten or high school, I would not hesitate to choose Sacramento Waldorf School. Read less
Posted by a other on 03/01/09
Our family is grateful on a daily basis for finding this school. Not only have our children found the most amazing teachers but we have also found a loving community in which to raise our children with witty adults to keep us laughing, growing, & engaged. There is a magic that is created here through
... Read more the efforts of the staff and teachers. They deeply care about the soul of each child & create a safe environment where each one can become who they were meant to be. My eldest was at another local school for 2 years, we struggled w/ homework on a daily basis w/ many tears shed, now she has a love of learning and gets passionate about school projects. We are blessed & strongly encourage every family to at least walk on campus, speak to any parent or child and you will feel and witness the magic. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
I am thrilled with this school. My child is in the Lower School and oves it every day! The community and education speak to its enriched curriculum it is worth every cent of the tuition.
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Posted by a parent on 01/22/09
The school is located on an idyllic, beautiful campus. There is a warm welcoming for all who come. The curriculum is designed for the long term, 1st through 8th, in an unbroken manner, with the same teacher. Kids get a well-rounded education with an emphasis on developing a love of learning in the child
... Read more that will stay with them for life. It is challenging, in a subtle painless way for the student, taught in a manner that is the antithesis of the glorified Skinner Box that is the standard in most schools today. The people involved, administration, teachers, staff and students expect parents to step up. As a parent, you participate sometimes beyond your comfort zone, yet with wonderful results. Don t let the cost get in the way; the sacrifice is worth it. Be prepared to get rid of the TV and enhance your family s life. Go, do it Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
Parents at the school for full 14 years. The faculty has incredible understanding and commitment to each child and their development. The curriculum is brilliant, the full wisdom of how beautifully integrated it is unfolding in the high school. The students, parents and staff form a strong community
... Read more bond. The campus is a 20+ acre natural paradise. The classrooms are beautiful. All the students, not just those with special natural talents, learn musical instruments, participate in plays, sing, dance, learn to draw and paint, to wood carve, weave, knit and learn foreign languages. The 'games' or 'movement classes' are one of the school's best kept secrets--they're like the world's most fun and creative PE classes. Athletics are emphasized in the HS, though the school's small size limits the diversity of athletic offerings. Some discipline issues at times dealing with disruptive talkers during some classes. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/06/07
My son completed 14 years of Waldorf education and now attends college. He was extremely well-prepared not only for the rigors of college academics (engineering and computer science major) but also as a human being ready to contribute to society. The depth of a Waldorf education is remarkable and very
... Read more well-rounded. Some of my son's first comments after matriculating to college were surprise at how little his new classmates really knew about history or how to ask a thoughtful question in class. Waldorf provides a quality community life that really cares for each individual child's unique needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/16/07
I transferred to a public high school after a little over 4 years at Waldorf and was completely unprepared. I attribute my academic shortcomings to the lack of ability to teach academics from the teacher I had for 3 of my 4 years at Waldorf. However, because of the way subjects are taught at Waldorf
... Read more I didn't have to take any science classes at public school. That includes physics, chemistry and geology. That can either be looked at as a plus or minus, depending on how much you want your child to know if they end up transferring out of the Waldorf school system. Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/30/06
We have a very high level of parent involvement especially at the lower school level. All students are required to participate in music or art. There are sports for middle and high school students. The quality of our academics highly exceeds the state standards.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
The Waldorf methods and philosophy are great for kids, and the physical site is beautiful and contributes to the child's experience. The leadership is wasteful, so that the school costs much more than it should, and the prevailing school culture is 'for the rich only.' Emphasis on wealth and exclusion
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Fair Oaks schools — Sacramento Waldorf School is located at 3750 Bannister Rd, Fair Oaks CA 95628. 3750 Bannister Rd is in the 95628 ZIP code in Fair Oaks, CA Sacramento Waldorf School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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