The Bay School
Tel:
(207) 374-2187
- The Bay School`s mission is to provide an education that engages and nurtures the whole child, inspiring a balanced growth of heart, mind, body and spirit.
- We are committed to developing in our students` inner confidence, responsibility, self-motivation, a love of learning, imagination, creativity, and intellectual clarity.
- The educational ideals and values of the school, rooted in the Waldorf tradition, create a community of children, alumni, parents, faculty, friends and neighbors imbued with reverence for others and the natural world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 92 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / Apr. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Waldorf Schools of North America New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Language-based and mild-moderate learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 92 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 10% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 20 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / Apr. 1 / rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Marcia Diamond |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, SoccerBasketball, Cross Country, Soccer |
School Notes
- The Bay School is one of 900 Waldorf schools worldwide that interpret the teaching of Rudolf Steiner. In establishing the first Waldorf School in 1919, Steiner began an educational movement that follows distinct developmental phases to address the needs of the growing child. A prolific theorist, Steiner wrote extensively on many subjects, and today, students of his broad philosophy are called Anthroposophists, after a term coined by Steiner himself.
- The Bay School curriculum embraces Steiner`s understanding of child development by offering an education that is not simply studied but experienced. Through this manner of education, teachers engender in their students an inner enthusiasm for learning and work, healthy self-awareness, and appreciation for all that surrounds them. Our work centers on the conviction that the human being has a threefold nature: thinking, feeling, willing; to ensure the full unfolding of the child each of the three capacities must be acknowledged and nurtured.
- Practically speaking, this vision is made real by a faculty, specially trained, often very experienced in the disciplines they teach, who are dedicated to the Waldorf pedagogy. Their patience, expertise and constancy produce a motivated, well-educated and secure student body. Teachers strive to present themselves as strong role models, men and women worthy of imitation and trust. The children witness adults who are committed to their wellbeing as well as the world around them. Respect, consideration, thoughtfulness and kindness are essential components of how we teach. Gratitude and compassion combine with academic rigor and an emphasis on the arts to reveal those truly human capacities that will serve the students well their entire lives.
- Students respond strongly to their teachers` dedication and clear standards. As children endeavor and share in a safe, encouraging learning environment, they are guided not to compete against each other but to recognize and champion one another`s strengths and abilities. They also discover their own capacity to produce beautiful work and find satisfaction in the process.
- The Bay School campus itself is very well cared for, yet another way of demonstrating respect for all we have and mirroring the curriculum`s principles. Furthermore, our Waldorf teaching extends to parents as well: the school community is embraced through conversation, parent forums, study groups, and festivals.
- Lifelong students themselves, Bay School teachers regularly study Steiner`s teachings as a faculty and attend Anthroposophic workshops for professional development. The Director and other delegates participate in semi-annual regional AWSNA Conferences. This faculty work helps keep the Waldorf pedagogy both dynamic and well understood by our families and friends. For more information on Waldorf education we recommend a visit to whywaldorfworks.org.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to The Bay School is Blue Hill Harbor School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school and preschool is Graham Lake School (9.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blue Hill Grades: 9-12 | 28 students
0.1 miles
8 Mill Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-5501 0.1 9-12
28 - Blue Hill Grades: 9-12 | 329 students
0.8 miles
23 Union Street
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-2808 0.8 9-12
329 - EllsworthGraham Lake SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 36 students
9.6 miles
6 Kids Peace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-0909 9.6 PK-12
36 - EllsworthKidspeace National Centers Of New EnglandSpecial Education SchoolGrades: PK-12 | 60 students
14.3 miles
16 Kidspace Way
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 664-1217 14.3 PK-12
60 - BucksportBucksport Christian School(Baptist)Grades: NS-11 | 16 students
17.4 miles
16 Central St
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-7121 17.4 NS-11
16
School Reviews
| 5 I'm a graduate of The Bay School and full of gratitude for my excellent experience at the school. The academics, extracurriculars, and community were all outstanding, and I was well prepared for success in high school and after. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Abby |
| 5 This is a wonderful school. Children spend a huge amount of time in their school setting and I feel so good about my children "growing up" at the Bay School. The campus is lovely and the faculty are committed. Its a wonderful community to be a part of. - Posted by Parent - Suzanne Norgang |
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