Waldorf education teaches children to be critical thinkers, encourage lifestyles that promote integrity, as well as providing a well-rounded education. More and more colleges recognize the quality of the students coming out of a Waldorf education. Live Oak Charter School brings this teaching philosophy
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/09
We had a beyond excellent teacher, then got a awful teacher, programs keep getting cut, they don't support LD kids,over dependent on parent involvement, great families! Live oak could be great If they'd get qualified leadership& stopped being a small dysfunctional family. It's sad school admin can't
... Read more follow thru for parents, could be magnificant school if they had a qualified admin team & better communication between staff & families. Young school, that needs professional direction, if ur willing to risk ur kids academics the gamble could pay off wonderfully or you may flounder in the holes as they erratically try to handle their short comings Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/09
I totally agree that what you get at Live oak charter school you might not get at many other places. The school is rich in applying a waldorf based public curriculum, which to me, is even better than a private school education< at live oak you get the best of both worlds. The community itself is so integrated
... Read more and totally accepting, no racism here like another waldorf charter school very close by seems to have not major challengers with, no stuck up attitudes that only let's in a select few either... This school is up and coming and wonderful! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/27/09
Live Oak does indeed offer a rich curriculum that is based upon the developmental needs of the child. They do indeed learn handwork, which has a specific role in brain development. I am more than pleased with my child's progress at Live Oak. There are also plenty of opportunities to be involved as a
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Posted by a parent on 12/16/08
There are some nice people at Live Oak like anywhere else. There are also some good teachers. However.... They flatter themselves that their education is different and diverse, but it is not true at all. Live Oak's motto should be 'Education Without Effort.' If you want your child to get a decent
... Read more education in math and science and be able to write a coherent essay paper then Live Oak is not for you. If you want your child to learn knitting and calligraphy or if you want your child to go on lots of expensive field trips (at the expense of proper learning) then Live Oak may be right for you. It all starts at the top. The director is, to be quite frank, incompetent. Sad to say, he is not respected by the vast majority of parents and older children. (I'm only allowed 150 words so must end here.) Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
I have had children at Live Oak for 5 years now, and I am so thankful for the complete, rounded, nurturing and developmentally appropriate education my children are receiving. The parent community is so strong, and the children are so happy. I especially like the respect and compassion the children
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
We could not be happier with a school. Our daughter is thriving in the rich environment provided by the teachers, staff, fellow students and parent community that embraces and supports the school. Rather than teach to the test, the Waldorf-inspired education teaches each child to explore all modalities
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/08
Live Oak Charter School is a very good K-8 public school. Our daughter has been happy at this school since kindergarten and feels safe and comfortable in the school's warm atmosphere, where childhood is respected and cherished. We appreciated the excellent curriculum and focus on nature.
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Posted by a parent on 12/01/07
There are no words to explain the richness of this school. Academically, socially, artistically,spiritually, morally, this school is giving my children a gift that is creating a life for them they would otherwise not get. The classes are not filled with a number of students, but of brothers and sisters.
... Read more The math, reading and writing hold meaning to the kids because of the way they are taught. This is one of a growing number of schools that is shaping a necessary breed of conscious, deep thinking and whole young people that will positively effect our future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/05/07
Wonderful School. Teaches the child behond just the achidemics. Teaches compation for others and life skills. Also has a great art based curriculum, such as drawing, painting, music, and hand arts. This school is top notch and the teachers and staff are wonderful and caring. Small school with Large
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AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Petaluma schools — Live Oak Charter School is located at 100 Knoss Concourse #1, Petaluma CA 94952. 100 Knoss Concourse #1 is in the 94952 ZIP code in Petaluma, CA The school district for Live Oak Charter School is the Petaluma City School District. Live Oak Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 7.
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