Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork

16543 Highway 82, Carbondale, CO, 81623-0816 - View a map of this schoolMap

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At Waldorf School, The early childhood and kindergarten program at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is committed to providing a safe, beautiful, and nurturing environment where children can live in their world of wonder and imitation. The school offers a mixed-age preschool and kindergarten for children from three to six years old as well as parent/toddler classes. Because the child is performing important physical and brain development work, we choose not to rush them with academic drills or abstract experiences. Instead, the children's days are filled with both structured and unstructured activities that exercise powers of imagination. Waldorf Education was founded by Austrian born, Rudolf Steiner, who was a educator, scientist and philosopher. He also created Eurythmy and biodynamic farming, one of the earliest forms of organic farming. None of us can predict what information our children will need to know twenty years from now but we do know that to be successful they will need the ability to think and solve problems. Waldorf education is based on an understanding that key to developing problem solving skills for the 21st century is an active imagination and a commitment to pursuing one's purpose in life. Waldorf teachers understand that children pass through distinct stages of development and that both the subject matter and manner in which it is taught need to be specific to the age of a growing child. This understanding distinguishes Waldorf education from other approaches to education. Ideally, the teacher moves forward with the class each year so that an extended family is created to help children transition through these stages in a healthy manner. The development model is inspired by the thoughts and writings of the visionary educator, scientist, and philosopher, Rudolf Steiner. ...

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School Overview:

 
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
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 Prekindergarten - 8
County Garfield County, CO
Student Body
Total Students 160 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color 6% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 16 students
Kind - 32 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 16 students
Grade 3 - 16 students
Grade 4 - 16 students
Grade 5 - 9 students
Grade 6 - 16 students
Grade 7 - 16 students
Grade 8 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
This School
(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 176 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours

School Notes:

  • At Waldorf School, The early childhood and kindergarten program at the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork is committed to providing a safe, beautiful, and nurturing environment where children can live in their world of wonder and imitation. The school offers a mixed-age preschool and kindergarten for children from three to six years old as well as parent/toddler classes. Because the child is performing important physical and brain development work, we choose not to rush them with academic drills or abstract experiences. Instead, the children's days are filled with both structured and unstructured activities that exercise powers of imagination. Waldorf Education was founded by Austrian born, Rudolf Steiner, who was a educator, scientist and philosopher. He also created Eurythmy and biodynamic farming, one of the earliest forms of organic farming. None of us can predict what information our children will need to know twenty years from now but we do know that to be successful they will need the ability to think and solve problems. Waldorf education is based on an understanding that key to developing problem solving skills for the 21st century is an active imagination and a commitment to pursuing one's purpose in life. Waldorf teachers understand that children pass through distinct stages of development and that both the subject matter and manner in which it is taught need to be specific to the age of a growing child. This understanding distinguishes Waldorf education from other approaches to education. Ideally, the teacher moves forward with the class each year so that an extended family is created to help children transition through these stages in a healthy manner. The development model is inspired by the thoughts and writings of the visionary educator, scientist, and philosopher, Rudolf Steiner.
  • Profile last updated: 02/03/2009

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About This Zipcode (81623)
School Zip (81623)
(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate) 13,008 people 4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 39% 33%
Population Average Age 35 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $59,010 $51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 26 years old 35 years old
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