Swallowtail Waldorf School
Tel:
(503)846-0336
- Swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm is a non-profit privateschool offering Parent-Child classes, Pre-School, Kindergraten andGrade 1-8.
- Rooted in Waldorf Education, and we maintain an active interestin environmental education as well, faciltated on our 26-acre FarmCampus located in Hillsboro.
- Our teachers work in freedom, to realize the global Waldorfphilosophy and program.
- They bring a variety of experiences, training, and insightsinto the classroom, aspiring to cultivate reverence and personalmeaning, while enlivening the learning experiences for theirstudents.
- The Waldorf approach to education nurtures the child's wholebeing, working from the hands (physical) through the heart(emotional and spiritual) to the mind (intellectual).
- Material presented to the children is connected directly tohuman experience-observation, experimentation, and participation-sothat it awakens the student's enthusiasm and interest.
- At Swallowtail we look toward the development of character andcommunity.
- We value creativity in all disciplines, and present anaesthetic of simplicity.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 159 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,850
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 159 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (We advise that children be dressed in plain, sturdy clothing that refrains from supporting cartoon or media characters or brands.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,850 |
| Tuition Notes | Income-Based Tuition Assistance Available |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Jessica Foster |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club Arts and Music Programs: Woodworking Recreational Athletic Programs: Yoga |
School Notes
- Swallowtail Waldorf School and Farm is a non-profit privateschool offering Parent-Child classes, Pre-School, Kindergraten andGrade 1-8.
- Rooted in Waldorf Education, and we maintain an active interestin environmental education as well, faciltated on our 26-acre FarmCampus located in Hillsboro.
- Our teachers work in freedom, to realize the global Waldorfphilosophy and program.
- They bring a variety of experiences, training, and insightsinto the classroom, aspiring to cultivate reverence and personalmeaning, while enlivening the learning experiences for theirstudents.
- The Waldorf approach to education nurtures the child's wholebeing, working from the hands (physical) through the heart(emotional and spiritual) to the mind (intellectual).
- Material presented to the children is connected directly tohuman experience-observation, experimentation, and participation-sothat it awakens the student's enthusiasm and interest.
- At Swallowtail we look toward the development of character andcommunity.
- We value creativity in all disciplines, and present anaesthetic of simplicity.
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School Reviews
| 5 Swallowtail is a wonderful school! Instead of spending the day walking from class to class with 4-minute transitions and 30-minute break/lunch, students spend their day in a much more relaxed environment with 30-minute outdoor recess (plus another recess, plus lunch), non-Common Core instruction that leaves plenty of time to enjoy Music, Dance, Art as well as unstructured interactions with peers. Teachers and administration create a stress-free, welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that helped my daughter quickly bounce back to her normal self after a very bad experience at her previous school. We highly recommend this school! - Posted by Parent - Julia |
| 5 Like so many parents, we were excited and nervous when our daughter started first grade at our local public school. But we also became concerned and disheartened at the unnecessary bureaucratic nature of school culture that influenced the class. We wanted more a place of warmth, play, learning through wonder, and a like-minded community. No question- we found that at Swallowtail School! That was ten years ago and our daughter moved through the grades and middle school to arrive at our local public high school well-adjusted, comfortable in her own skin, academically successful, and a genuinely well-rounded person. Her younger sister is still at Swallowtail and enjoys the middle school, which provides art, music, movement, practical science (they actually get to do stuff, to include time at the 30-acre farm), Spanish language, handwork, theater, a lot of the usual reading/writing/`rithmatic coupled with PLAY! If you are looking for something different for your child, an environment that cultivates learning while addressing the whole child then do check out this amazing school! - Posted by Parent - ErickaG |
| 5 The main thing I really like about this school is how much the teachers truly care about the students and the teaching that they are doing. They are really invested in it, and it`s apparent they are working from the heart, caring truly about each child`s wellbeing. I would say this goes for the office staff as well, they care about all the children and parents that they are involved with. I have noticed improvements in my sons behavior and social growth since being at this school. - Posted by Parent - Amber G. |
| 5 The teachers are inspiring and engaging, students love to learn at Swallowtail School! My son loves having art, music and foreign language integrated across all subject; this helps him stay focused and interested in his learning. He looks forward to school each day! - Posted by Parent - e.fla |
| 5 Swallowtail has been a wonderful experience for my family. The teaching style is hands on. The teachers really care about the kids and spend a lot of time getting to know and connect with them. Children learn by doing, experiencing and creating. There is music and Spanish and even handwork! The school is small, cozy and welcoming. They were wonderful about working with us on financing. They want to make this school accessible and that has truly been my experience. - Posted by Parent - lotus |
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