Welcome from the Administrator

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Santa Fe Waldorf School. We are delighted that you have found us and invite you to get to know us better. It is our hope that our School’s special qualities will come to life through these images and words. Whether you are visiting on-line from Santa Fe, northern New Mexico or from other parts of the country or world, we invite you to browse our website to learn more about our programs offering a Waldorf education to children and youth, Preschool through 12th Grade, in the stunning landscape of the Southwest.

Since its founding in 1983, SFWS has steadily put in place an exceptional curriculum and faculty—students are happy, active, interested and not only prepared for college and university, but for lifelong learning. As you will see, our lively classrooms celebrate the joy of learning and foster the quest for excellence and exploration.

In early 2010, the National Association of Independent Schools’ “Schools of the Future” Committee selected our School as one of fewer than ten schools that incorporate on an institution-wide basis the seven essential capacities for the 21^st century.

Here are a few of the reasons why:

• A college-preparatory high school with a deep, well-rounded and academically rigorous approach.

• A “culture of performance” from 1^st through 12^th grade with oral presentations, memorization skills, class plays, musical and eurythmy performances.

• “Project-based learning” that allows depth of learning, research and creativity from 1^st through 12^th grades through intensive blocks of study of core themes.

• Classrooms beyond the walls: outdoor, experiential and environmental education through the entire curriculum.

• “Communities of learning” in the faculty and staff. Each week, sectional and departmental meetings occur. Teachers study relevant pedagogical and cutting-edge themes together, fructifying their work with child, youth and curricular topics.

The very best way to experience Santa Fe Waldorf School is to come to campus and meet our students and faculty. After exploring our website, we hope you will plan to visit us soon.  I look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

Beverly Amico, School Administrator

Please call us to arrange a visit or tour.

505-983-9727 Early Childhood/Elementary School
505-992-0566 High School