Spring Garden Waldorf School

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Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #1 - Art is part of every day in the Waldorf curriculum. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater and other arts are integrated into language, math, history and science lessons.
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Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #1 - Art is part of every day in the Waldorf curriculum. Painting, drawing, sculpting, dance, theater and other arts are integrated into language, math, history and science lessons.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #2 - Waldorf education prioritizes moving to learn.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #3 - Teachers stay with the same students grade 1 through grade 8. Keeping the class teacher (by no means the child's only teacher) as a steady authority in a child's life is beneficial to social and intellectual learning.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #4 - Outdoor curriculum and a connection with nature is a hallmark of Waldorf education. Students are outside three times a day for recess and also for curriculum such as gardening, physical education, science, and more.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #5 - Our early childhood students, and all students, go outside to play in all weather three times a day. Play is the work of the young child.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #6 - Our science curriculum is hands on and relies on Socratic inquiry. We do not tell a formula and then show an experiment, instead we engage in hands-on experiential learning and then have students draw conclusions about the formulas and laws of science.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #7 - Music education is part of the curriculum for all students in Waldorf schools. The cognitive benefits of learning and practicing music are well documented.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #8 - Waldorf students learn with their hands and learn applied and practical arts as part of mathematics, science and development of persistence and will. Woodworking is a special and required subject for grades 5-8.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #9 - Drawing and handwriting are part of each day. Waldorf schools do not use Chromebooks. We believe anything a child can do on a computer they can learn more from doing using their hands.
Spring Garden Waldorf School Photo #10 - Waldorf students will have the same 20 classmates in Grade 1 -8 which builds class community, learning cohesion and develops advanced social emotional learning skills.
Spring Garden Waldorf School is a private, non-sectarian, coed school that provides education for a diverse group of children from age three through the eighth grade.
We are committed to educating each child so that he or she will contribute to the future of the world with clear and creative thinking, compassion, moral strength and courage.
Spring Garden Waldorf School is part of the long-standing Waldorf tradition, a worldwide movement putting Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy into practice.
This method works because it addresses the whole child - cognitive, social, and creative - and meets the needs of each individual through a challenging and multi-sensory environment.

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  • Montessori Vs. Waldorf: Which is Right for your Family? - 05/04/2023
    Montessori and Waldorf education are popular choices in the world of early childhood programs. Parents often explore both of these options because of their similarities: they're private schools that focus ...moreon respecting child development, inspiring curiosity, and engaging in hands-on learning. Both of these educational philosophies also center on developing the whole child, however, the way they approach this calling distinctly varies. hide
  • Smart Moves - 12/28/2022
    At first, a rhythmic activity in the Extra Lesson developmental movement class at Spring Garden Waldorf School in Copley was difficult for now-8-year-old third grader Grace Heller.
  • Spring Garden Waldorf School Celebrates 40 Years - 11/01/2021
    The UA study also found half of SGWS eighth-graders taking the Iowa Assessments tested at a grade-13 level, which is where the assessment is capped, and 75 percent performed above ...more10th-grade proficiency. Lewis attributed much of this rapid student advancement in upper grades to differences between the Waldorf Method and more traditional teaching styles."Public schools are very good at teaching how to be a convergent thinker and we are better at teaching divergent thinking," she said. "We teach students how to learn, not what to think." hide

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Spring Garden Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1981

Student Body

Total Students
199 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Spring Garden Waldorf School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
Average Class Size
20 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This is full day grades tuition. Preschool and Kindergarten Tuition costs vary based on days and times chosen. See our website for details.
% on Financial Aid
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,165
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rocky Lewis

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Class Play

Arts and Music Programs:
Creative Writing Club, Crocheting, etc., Felting, Handwork - Knitting, Ice Skating, Orchestra Program, Watercolor, Woodworking

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Choral Program

School Notes

  • Spring Garden Waldorf School is a private, non-sectarian, coed school that provides education for a diverse group of children from age three through the eighth grade.
  • We are committed to educating each child so that he or she will contribute to the future of the world with clear and creative thinking, compassion, moral strength and courage.
  • Spring Garden Waldorf School is part of the long-standing Waldorf tradition, a worldwide movement putting Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy into practice.
  • This method works because it addresses the whole child - cognitive, social, and creative - and meets the needs of each individual through a challenging and multi-sensory environment.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spring Garden Waldorf School cost?
Spring Garden Waldorf School's tuition is approximately $13,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Spring Garden Waldorf School?
The acceptance rate of Spring Garden Waldorf School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 89%. Spring Garden Waldorf School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Spring Garden Waldorf School offer?
Spring Garden Waldorf School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Spring Garden Waldorf School's ranking?
Spring Garden Waldorf School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Spring Garden Waldorf School?
The application deadline for Spring Garden Waldorf School is Feb. 15 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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