Welcome- Thank you for your interest in the Waldorf School of Santa Barbara.
The best way to understand Waldorf Education is to experience it for
yourself. We offer prospective families regular
opportunities to visit our campuses and discover the depth and beauty
of our curriculum in action through events such as “Walks through the
Grades” and Open Houses, as well as private tours. See the sidebar to the left for
details about upcoming opportunities to visit.
- "To see the whole in every part, to engage the
- head, heart and hands,
- this is the endeavor of Waldorf education."
- We are the largest and fastest growing, non-denominational, independent
school movement in the world, with nearly 1,000 Waldorf schools in 50
countries. Waldorf education has a 90-year track record of proven learning
techniques backed up by research in brain development, kinesthetic
learning, and emotional intelligence. Each school is operated autonomously and acknowledges the uniqueness of
its local community, yet all Waldorf schools are united by a common
educational philosophy.
Founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1919, by Austrian philosopher Rudolf
Steiner, Waldorf schools arose from the widespread search for new
social and educational values after World War I. Waldorf
education is even more relevant today. Our children need to become
confident, creative thinkers who possess a respect and reverence for
life and a strong sense of personal responsibility.
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The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara offers a unique combination of
classic academics anchored by an arts-rich curriculum. Waldorf students
from pre-kindergarten through grade eight are engaged in a dynamic
learning process through which they develop the skills and motivation
for a lifetime of learning.
The
Waldorf School of Santa Barbara is a vibrant school community where
faculty and administration work with families to support and provide
the best possible school life experiences for the students. Our goal is
to prepare students to enter adulthood with the capacities of
self-discipline, independence, analytical and critical thinking skills,
respect for their fellow human beings, and reverence for the world’s
beauty and wonder.
We
realize that researching schools can be an exciting and challenging
endeavor. We are here to answer your questions and concerns, and assist
you in any way possible. We look forward to meeting you.
©2009 Waldorf Santa Barbara.
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