Swallowtail School
School Notes Overview:
Swallowtail School is an independent school rooted in Waldorf Education, and we maintain an active interest in progressive education as well. This is revealed through our curriculum, methodologies, faculty and community. Our teachers work in freedom, to realize the basic Swallowtail School philosophy and program. They bring a variety of experiences, training, and insights into the classroom, aspiring to cultivate reverence and personal meaning, while enlivening the learning experiences for their students. The Waldorf approach to education nurtures the child's whole being, working from the hands (physical) through the heart (emotional and spiritual) to the mind (intellectual). Material presented to the children is connected directly to human experience-observation, experimentation, and participation-so that it awakens the student's enthusiasm and interest. Here at Swallowtail School we look always toward the development of character and community. We value creativity in all disciplines and present an aesthetic of simplicity....
School Overview:
Swallowtail School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Washington County, OR | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 48 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 2% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
This School |
(OR) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 179 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Swallowtail School is an independent school rooted in Waldorf Education, and we maintain an active interest in progressive education as well. This is revealed through our curriculum, methodologies, faculty and community. Our teachers work in freedom, to realize the basic Swallowtail School philosophy and program. They bring a variety of experiences, training, and insights into the classroom, aspiring to cultivate reverence and personal meaning, while enlivening the learning experiences for their students. The Waldorf approach to education nurtures the child's whole being, working from the hands (physical) through the heart (emotional and spiritual) to the mind (intellectual). Material presented to the children is connected directly to human experience-observation, experimentation, and participation-so that it awakens the student's enthusiasm and interest. Here at Swallowtail School we look always toward the development of character and community. We value creativity in all disciplines and present an aesthetic of simplicity.
- Profile last updated: 02/04/2007
In the News:
- Swallowtail School hosts Harvest Faire on Saturday (The Oregonian)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 11:06:28 am
The event on the Waldorf school's rural Hillsboro campus includes games, archery and music. - Accessibility of Waldorf education topic of free conference in Hillsboro (The Oregonian)
posted on September 3, 2009 at 11:30:15 am
Swallowtail School, a private K-8 school, will host a free conference on making Waldorf education accessible on Sept. 25-27 at its main campus, 332 N.E. Sixth Ave. in Hillsboro. Keynote speaker will be Bob Monsen, president of the Institute for...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (97123) | School Zip (97123) |
(OR) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 35,878 people | 3,413,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 31 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $50,622 | $43,774 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 29 years old | 36 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
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- Kindercare Learning Center - 36 students - 3.2 mi. away - view location
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View all schools in: Hillsboro, Washington County, Zip 97123
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