Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
278 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German |
| Average number of students per class |
Average class size of 20 in the Lower School and 15 in the High School. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Computers and digital technology are not part of the early grades curriculum, although mechanical technology and the practical arts are incorporated at all levels. In Middle School, students use computers for research and mastery of touch typing. School work begins to transition to typed rather than hand-written. In high school, students learn about the hardware by dissecting a computer. They learn computer language through math and web design and coding. Even in High School, though, students take notes by hand. Computers and digital aids are used in the classroom as teaching tools across disciplines and students utilize computers and digital equipment at home for research, to aid in their schoolwork. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Waldorf schools are non-sectarian and non-denominational. WWS educates all children, regardless of their cultural or religious backgrounds and seeks to bring about the recognition and understanding of all world cultures and religions through an increasingly diverse curriculum. Waldorf schools are not part of any church. They espouse no particular religious doctrine but are based on a belief that there is a spiritual dimension to the human being and to all of life. Waldorf families come from a broad spectrum of religious traditions and interests. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Sports activities included |
Soccer, cross country, basketball, and baseball/softball (Lower School and High School) |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Member of the Potomac Valley Athletic Conference |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Washington Waldorf School is a PreK to 12 independent school in the DC Metro Area founded in 1969. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
WWS sees each student as an extraordinary human being who is on a profound journey of discovery. WWS teachers incorporate academic, artistic, and practical elements into every subject, creating memorable lessons, successful scholars, and strong individuals. The curriculum is designed to develop our students academically, emotionally, and physically with a strong grounding in core academic skills as well as opportunities to engage in the arts, music, and drama, woodwork, and more. |