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The mission of the Santa Fe Waldorf School is to cultivate the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and spiritual capacities of the developing individual through an age-appropriate early childhood through twelfth grade curriculum.
We educate the whole child in a balanced and healthy way.
Our students engage in rigorous academics and gain a fundamental connection to the natural world, an appreciation of themselves and others, and the ability for moral discernment.
Waldorf graduates become thoughtful, fulfilled citizens who think imaginatively, communicate effectively, relate compassionately, and initiate healthy change in the world.
For nearly 100 years Waldorf education has provided a unique
model for instructing and inspiring children of all ages. The
Waldorf curriculum is broad and comprehensive, structured to
respond to the developmental phases of childhood. Vibrant teaching
methods inspire students to engage fully in each educational
experience, inspiring a life-long love of learning. All academic
classes are infused with art to encourage creative thinking,
inspire self-discipline, and deepen the students' understanding of
subject matter. Courses such as painting, drama, chorus, movement
and orchestra support the academic lessons while practical arts--
weaving, woodwork, and metal work-- foster self reliance and a
genuine engagement with the world. At the heart of the Waldorf
approach is the recognition of the spiritual nature of the human
being. Children are encouraged to remain open to the
interconnectedness of life, and the entire education is crafted to
support them in their growth as globally aware and
socially-responsible individuals.With more than 1,000 Waldorf
schools worldwide and about 250 Waldorf schools and initiatives in
North America, Waldorf education is the fastest-growing educational
movement in the world.
In 1983, a group of parents who believed strongly in providing
Waldorf education for their children and for the Santa Fe
community, established the school with a Kindergarten and grades
1-3. Over the years, Santa Fe Waldorf has grown to become the only
private school in Santa Fe offering the complete educational
journey including Parent Infanct classes, preschool, elementary,
middle school and high school. Since our modest beginnings, our
enrollment has grown on our 13 acre campus in southeast Santa Fe.
SFWS is an independent, nonprofit organization with accreditation
through the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
and the National Council for Private School Accreditation
(NCPSA).Additionally, our school is a full member of the Waldorf
Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and the New
Mexico Athletics Association (NMAA). We welcome and serve
students from a variety of social, economic, ethnic, cultural and
international backgrounds.
What is the acceptance rate of Santa Fe Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Santa Fe Waldorf School is 85%, which is lower than the national average of 87%.
What sports does Santa Fe Waldorf School offer?
Santa Fe Waldorf School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Snowboarding, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
Grades: PK-K | 45 students2.8 miles 205 E Barcelona Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 982-6888
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55/9/2013
Great school provides a solid academic foundation that instills creative problem solving and the skills to truly succeed. The students are educated in a more complete way with art, movement and music integrated to the core curriculum. It is all about learning and not teaching to a test. The teachers are dedicated and the community of parents is very actively involved.
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