We are new to Bright Water, however we have been warmly welcomed and have been given plenty of opportunity to become more involved, which is refreshing. Our daughter is thrilled to be in the kindergarten and is eager to return to school daily. Her only complaint she says, 'I like my new school but the
... Read more only thing is I cannot go every day.' Weekends are not the same as being at Bright Water during the week! We are all already very comfortable with the community at Bright Water. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/22/09
We approach our 4th year here w/a 2nd child entering the Early Childhood program this year. I am very encouraged at the flexibility of the administration in assisting our family with tuition, and in turn feel that we have many opportunities to help return the favor through volunteerism and participation
... Read more on a wide variety of school events and committees. Even having been part of the school for three years already, we find that our family is still learning what it means to be part of Waldorf education. That being said, it's a lifelong learning process - for all. We're continually enthralled with the variety of offerings that touch all subject matter, bringing beauty and new interest to old hat topics. I am nervous and confident at the same time that our upcoming 1st grader will find a good match in instructor, as they keep them for 8 years, ideally. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/18/09
Bright Water faithfully cultivates the core Waldorf value of head, heart, and hand. Our babysitter graduated from Bright Water and whenever we came back from a night out our girls had had wonderfully creative and artistic evenings. Our oldest daughter is very academic and would have gone into the public
... Read more gifted elementary school, but we felt Bright Water's Kindergarten curriculum would help balance her as a person. A wonderful decision - at 6 she was filling her days with knitting, sewing, and playing imaginatively with her sister as well as reading (though they don't actively promote reading in Kindergarten). The TV never comes on in our house and our 5 & 7 year olds don't know the word 'bored'. School governance and administration has matured and now seems quite effective. While one class has had ridiculous number of teachers, admin & faculty clearly prioritize teaching quality. A wonderful vibrant community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/09
I think the previous review was placed by an administrator! It is to perfect and glowing. My experience with the school is less then perfect. In fact I often feel extremely sad about the way I am treated and the way our child is viewed. The school often feels very intolerant of differences and can
... Read more seem racist at times. Luckily my child's teacher (who they have for their entire school life in a Waldorf program) is an incredible person who is very thoughtful and brilliant. With that said that is the reason why we stay because the individual teacher is marvelous. But in the bigger picture I feel kind of with drawn and ambivolent about our experience over all. The positives include a strong bases in art, thorough examination of a variety of historical periods of time, and the pace is very calming! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/07
Bright Water School is a vibrant, dedicated Waldorf School dedicated to providing the best experience for each child appropriate to their stage of development. They are interested and care deeply for each child. They are open to exploring what works and what doesn't and making progress as each year
... Read more comes anew. They have a fantastic, conveniently located campus with great views and easy access to Volunteer Park to romp and play. I have children from Kindergarten to Eighth grade there and am please with the level of teaching, caring, and professionalism at all levels. The teachers listen when there is a concern, the students are happy and eager to be there, the administration is not only responsive but anticipates the needs of the parents and is very proactive about keeping us informed. Read less
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Seattle schools — Bright Water School is located at 1501 10th Ave E, Seattle WA 98102. 1501 10th Ave E is in the Broadway neighborhood and 98102 ZIP code in Seattle, WA Bright Water School is a Private school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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