Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Niwot, CO 80503
6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Niwot, CO 80503
Categories: Elementary & Secondary Schools, Schools
Waldorf approach to education has earned an international reputation for excellence since the first Waldorf school was founded by Rudolf Steiner in 1919. Waldorf education engages the whole child head,hands and heart through a structured and demanding curriculum. The style of presentation and the curriculum are adapted to the phases of the child's deveopment from preschool through high school.
Keywords: Alternative, Waldorf, Art, Music, Dance, Mathmatics, Academics, pre school, middle school,childhood, child
Keywords: Alternative, Waldorf, Art, Music, Dance, Mathmatics, Academics, pre school, middle school,childhood, child
Customer Reviews for Shepherd Valley Waldorf School
Tamara A. on 11/20/2013 12:43:48 PM
Tamara A. on 11/20/2013 12:43:48 PM
I have a child at Shepherd Valley Waldorf School, and I couldn't possibly be more thrilled. Everyone is just so caring. The teacher is so committed to getting to know each child and to communicating with the parents.
One reason we're here is that Waldorf schools really teach the students *how* to think. As an example, they help the youngest children develop the imagination, which later supports reading comprehension, creative problem solving, and higher math skills. They involve all the senses, for the fullest understanding of concepts, rather than just memorizing the right answer. At every age, the curriculum is brilliant at optimizing the potential of that stage of development. I feel my child is really getting the support he needs to have a happy, successful life.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
This is our 21st year.
What is your primary product or service?
Pre-Kindergarten/ Early Childhood - Kindergarten through 8th Grade Elementary School
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our school was founded 20 years ago because a group of parents really wanted an exemplary academic education for their children that embodied the Waldorf goals and that was developmentally appropriate for the young child with strong arts and music and outdoor focus.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have a curriculum unique to Waldorf schools, which truly addresses the student as a whole person. Our curriculum is age-appropriate, allowing students' developmental needs to be met. For example, for our youngest students, we support the development of a rich imagination, which provides a foundation for reading comprehension, creative problem-solving, and higher math skills down the road. We have a well-rounded curriculum, integrating academic learning with an arts-rich program with the focus on rich language and higher order skills. Our graduates excel at being able to think independently and creatively. We are situated on 38 acres in Niwot, home of a CSA farm, other gardens, and a stand of cottonwoods. Our land gives the students the opportunity to explore nature and promotes our academic goals though movement and outdoor activities.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are located on a 38 acre agricultural campus in Niwot. 5 minutes from Boulder off the Diagonal Highway.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take the Diagonal Highway to Highway 52. Turn toward the southwest (away from IBM) onto Highway 52. Take the first left off Highway 52, which takes you into the Boulder Tech Center. The name of the road is Dry Creek Parkway. Go about a third of a mile on Dry Creek Parkway until the road comes to a T-intersection. Take a right at this intersection. You are now in the school driveway which will wind around to the parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, or credit card online through PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
We service all of Boulder County and surrounding areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are a 501(c)3 organization with an administrative staff to run daily operations, a Board of Trustees for strategic planning, and a College of Teachers for pedagogical and philosophical matters and a strong Parent Teacher Organization. We are a small dedicated community able to work together to shape our school for the good our students.
What are your hours of operation?
The School Day is Monday through Friday 8:10am - 3:20pm. The office is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Choosing our school for their child's education is the best compliment! Beyond that, we love to hear that our education and nurturing has helped a student develop his or her full potential and prepared him or her to live a happy, meaningful, and successful life.
This is our 21st year.
What is your primary product or service?
Pre-Kindergarten/ Early Childhood - Kindergarten through 8th Grade Elementary School
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Our school was founded 20 years ago because a group of parents really wanted an exemplary academic education for their children that embodied the Waldorf goals and that was developmentally appropriate for the young child with strong arts and music and outdoor focus.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have a curriculum unique to Waldorf schools, which truly addresses the student as a whole person. Our curriculum is age-appropriate, allowing students' developmental needs to be met. For example, for our youngest students, we support the development of a rich imagination, which provides a foundation for reading comprehension, creative problem-solving, and higher math skills down the road. We have a well-rounded curriculum, integrating academic learning with an arts-rich program with the focus on rich language and higher order skills. Our graduates excel at being able to think independently and creatively. We are situated on 38 acres in Niwot, home of a CSA farm, other gardens, and a stand of cottonwoods. Our land gives the students the opportunity to explore nature and promotes our academic goals though movement and outdoor activities.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We are located on a 38 acre agricultural campus in Niwot. 5 minutes from Boulder off the Diagonal Highway.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take the Diagonal Highway to Highway 52. Turn toward the southwest (away from IBM) onto Highway 52. Take the first left off Highway 52, which takes you into the Boulder Tech Center. The name of the road is Dry Creek Parkway. Go about a third of a mile on Dry Creek Parkway until the road comes to a T-intersection. Take a right at this intersection. You are now in the school driveway which will wind around to the parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, check, or credit card online through PayPal.
Which areas do you service?
We service all of Boulder County and surrounding areas.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
We are a 501(c)3 organization with an administrative staff to run daily operations, a Board of Trustees for strategic planning, and a College of Teachers for pedagogical and philosophical matters and a strong Parent Teacher Organization. We are a small dedicated community able to work together to shape our school for the good our students.
What are your hours of operation?
The School Day is Monday through Friday 8:10am - 3:20pm. The office is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Choosing our school for their child's education is the best compliment! Beyond that, we love to hear that our education and nurturing has helped a student develop his or her full potential and prepared him or her to live a happy, meaningful, and successful life.
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