Visit
Choosing a school is one of the biggest decisions you will make for your child and your family.
One of the best ways to see if Waldorf is the right choice is to visit us and experience the vitality, joy and interest of Waldorf students engaged in all aspects of our curriculum. We invite you to spend a morning at our school, visit classes in session from preschool through the grades, and experience our ‘heads, hearts and hands’ approach in action.
Regular morning tours begin at 8.45 every Thursday morning. Prospective families are welcome for an overview of our pre-K and grades program, and then to visit classes in session. Please reserve your space ahead of time by contacting our Enrollment Coordinator Devon Wood at 412.441.5792, extension 224. Tours for adults only, please.
Afternoon tours are offered every Tuesday beginning at 11:30 am. This shorter tour is designed to meet the needs of working parents. It runs 30 minutes in length and will primarily cover the Grades classrooms, but the Little Friends and Extended Care programs are available upon request. Please reserve your space ahead of time by contacting our Enrollment Coordinator Devon Wood at 412.441.5792, extension 224. Tours for adults only, please.
We also offer ‘Discover Waldorf Education Open House’ informational sessions throughout the year where parents can hear brief overviews of our curriculum, visit classrooms, and speak with our faculty and staff as well as current parents and students. Please join us for one of our upcoming Open Houses: Saturday, November 19, 2011 or Saturday, February 4, 2012, beginning at 10:00 am or Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, Thursday, March 22, 2012 or Wednesday, April 18, 2012, beginning at 5:30 pm.
Please RSVP to Devon Wood for one of these adult-only sessions.
Grades Visiting Days
Current Fifth and Sixth Grade students are welcome to come and spend the morning with the Waldorf School of Pittsburgh Sixth Grade class. Visiting students will attend main lesson and enjoy snack and recess with the current sixth Grade. These days are designed for students and parents interested in entering the schools upper grades school in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Next Visiting Day: November 11, 2011
Please RSVP to Devon Wood to schedule your child’s visit.
Events and Festivals
Seasonal events and festivals at the Waldorf School are cause for anticipation, celebration, and community. There are several annual community events that are open to everyone, like Winter Fair, May Fair, early childhood discussion groups, guest speakers, and hand craft workshops. All are excellent opportunities to see the school and meet other families in a community atmosphere.
