From the moment you walk into a classroom at the Westside Waldorf School, you sense something special: beautiful student artwork adorns the walls, children play musical instruments, recite lyrical verses or enact a dramatic portrayal of an ancient Japanese fairy tale. Most importantly, you see students who love learning, and a highly-dedicated, Waldorf-trained, international faculty, teaching a curriculum that nurtures each child, bringing out his best.

Observe a class and see how rhythm, movement, art and storytelling are integrated to teach reading, writing and arithmetic. Outside the classroom, Waldorf students build wooden structures, work in the communal garden, and are attuned to the world of nature. The changes in season are marked through the community's festival life: the Evening of Enchantment at Halloween is characterized by myths, legends and fairy tales come to life; the Festival of Lights is inspired by the winter solstice, honoring spiritual rituals from around the world that also reflect the rich diversity of our community; and the spring May Faire is resplendent with flower fairies, wreath-making and Maypole dancing.

Waldorf teachers are qualified in a unique pedagogy with a global perspective that promotes peace and humanity. They are well-prepared to deliver their lessons orally (without the use of textbooks), and possess artistic dispositions to draw out the creativity within each child. Waldorf faculty members receive Waldorf teacher certification and attend training programs offered at accredited specialty colleges and research institutes. These centers for Waldorf education, including the Goetheanum in Germany, hold courses and conferences for faculty throughout the year.

The Westside Waldorf School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, hiring, scholarship, tuition adjustment or other school-administered programs.