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Haleakala Waldorf School

4160 Lower Kula Road, Kula, HI, 96790-0967 -

School Notes Overview:

Haleakala Waldorf School strives through the arts to help Maui's children reach their potential by fostering a love of learning and by developing their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual capacities. Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education into an art that educates the whole child---the heart and the hands, as well as the head. Waldorf Education approaches all aspects of schooling in a unique and comprehensive way. The curriculum is designed to meet the various stages of child development, and Waldorf teachers are dedicated to creating a genuine inner enthusiasm for learning, that is essential for educational success. ...

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School Overview:

	Haleakala Waldorf School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1972
County	Maui County, HI
Student Body
Total Students	244 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	60%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 39 students
	Grade 1 - 23 students
	Grade 2 - 21 students
	Grade 3 - 22 students
	Grade 4 - 24 students
	Grade 5 - 23 students
	Grade 6 - 24 students
	Grade 7 - 20 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	18 teachers
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(HI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,700
% on Financial Aid	30%
Head of School	Jocelyn Romero Demirbag

School Notes:

Haleakala Waldorf School strives through the arts to help Maui's children reach their potential by fostering a love of learning and by developing their intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual capacities. Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education into an art that educates the whole child---the heart and the hands, as well as the head. Waldorf Education approaches all aspects of schooling in a unique and comprehensive way. The curriculum is designed to meet the various stages of child development, and Waldorf teachers are dedicated to creating a genuine inner enthusiasm for learning, that is essential for educational success.
Profile last updated: 02/25/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (96790)	School Zip (96790)	(HI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,690 people	1,211,489 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	48%	30%
Population Average Age	43 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$57,697	$50,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5 rooms	4.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	30 years old	37 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	53% / 47%