Waldorf School Of Lexington

739 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420-0242
Tel: (781)863-1062
Grades: NS - 8 | 241 students
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We are an independent, faculty-guided Waldorf school in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving 250 children in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Our mission is to provide an educational environment that supports development of the whole child: intellectual, physical, social, emotional, artistic, and spiritual. Our work is based on the educational philosophy of pedagogue Rudolf Steiner . Our goal is to awaken and foster in our students a sense of wonder; creative and inquiring minds; a well-founded belief in their capacities; strength of character, will and intellect; and compassion for and interest in all life.

School Overview:
Waldorf School Of Lexington
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1971
Student Body
Total Students 241 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 13% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code Casual
(No graphics on clothing; standard of age-appropriate modesty)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31
Tuition Notes Varies by age and program. For complete listing, visit: http://www.thewaldorfschool.org/tuition
% on Financial Aid 30%
Admissions Director Tuija Voutilainen
Sports
Total Sports Offered 2 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer

School Notes:

    • Our early childhood classes encourage children's growth and development to unfold at a natural pace:
    • Play-centered, imaginative program
    • Gentle, predictable rhythm creates secure environment in which children feel comfortable exploring and imagining
    • Storytelling, creative play, time outdoors are emphasized
    • Wholesome environment with natural materials, healthy homemade snacks
    • Natural setting affords playground space and acres of conserved meadows and woods for play Comprehensive Elementary program offers a rich, rounded curriculum:
    • Core subjects: Math, science, language arts, social science/history, visual arts
    • Special subjects: Spanish language/culture, German language/culture, Instrumental and choral music, physical education, biodynamic gardening, handwork (knitting, sewing, embroidery), woodwork, eurythmy (movement)

    Profile last updated: 09/10/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Waldorf School Of Lexington
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 0 mi. away
Meadowridge Pelham Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Armenian Sisters Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.7 mi. away
Lexington Christian Academy
Gr. 6-12 | 1 mi. away
Lexington Montessori School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-8 | 1 mi. away
New Covenant School
Gr. K-6 | 1.2 mi. away

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