Shining Star Waldorf School

I have multiple kids at Beach and have been a parent there for six years. I am grateful every day that my kids go here. They love their school and I believe that’s due to incredible staff and an overall great school community. A new principal started last year who is an excellent leader and clear communicator. My kids have loved every teacher they have had and have had an excellent academic as well as social experience.

I moved from WA and was looking for Mandarin language immersion for my child. PPS only has 3 elementary schools with the MIP and the other 2 schools were completely full. In comparison, MLK invited us to visit, see the classes, and speak to the teachers. I witnessed a diverse and vibrant community with passionate instructors. What I observed at my visit has held true through the past semester my child has been enrolled. I was worried about my child starting a new language as a 1st grader with no prior experience but Gao laoshi has done an amazing job getting her up to speed. She’s made wonderful friends and enjoys going to school. She has also made steady academic progress, particularly noticeable in reading (which she did not enjoy before). Her class is a 1:14 ratio although that might change next year (they try really hard to keep the lower grades small when students are just acclimating to school and learning fundamentals). There is also an active PTA and good community ties. MLK may not be for everyone. However, it’s been a great fit for our family, which was looking for a diverse and caring community where character is emphasized.

Wonderful school and community. The teachers and staff whole heartedly support students to be kind and thoughtful humans. We feel so lucky to have Sabin as our neighborhood school.

We have two students who go here. Communication is joke. Don’t expect to know anything that is going on. The education is lacking. DO NOT bother sending your child if they are not neurotypical. They do not have the resources to help a child succeed. Their answer to neurodivergent behaviors is to send kids home. The value of education is not there for the tuition you have to pay on top of the constant fundraising you are required to do.