JANUARY 2020 Marin Waldorf School engages its students with a unique education, unparalleled in Marin County.
Middle School At A Glance Off-Campus Educational Experiences and Field Trips Each year, students spend time engaged in team building activities and off campus education.
Subject Classes handwork, woodwork, and eurythmy After-School Sports The After School Sports Program is offered each year to students in grades six, seven, and eight. High School & Beyond Top high schools choose Marin Waldorf School graduates for their strong academic preparation, socialemotional skills, confidence in the classroom, and active engagement in the local community.
The Students & Faculty: There are approximately 50 students in grades 6-8. There are 12 faculty members in the Middle School, many of whom hold advanced degrees. All faculty members are actively engaged in continuing professional development. The overall student/faculty ratio is 4:1.
The Curriculum: The Middle School provides instruction in twelve main subjects and additional specialty classes. All subjects engage in project-based learning and require active engagement from students. They include: English Mathematics Science Social Studies Spanish Visual Arts
Social Emotional Learning Physical Education Music/Orchestra Theater Arts Outdoor Education Environmental Education
Technology Technology is introduced in the middle school and includes computer literacy and electronic multimedia. Typing classes are offered after school to 7th and 8th graders, aligning with greater opportunities to complete assignments using word processing, internet research, and ultimately in 8th grade using google docs, and email to organize and share information with peers and teachers.