Posts by SarahSmith

Quote: Originally Posted by nenegoose    Have you called them and asked/pleaded if they'd consider a late application?   Ditto.    Most private schools around here are not running at...

Hi, I'm Sarah.  I'm mainly a lurker, but would love to see this board get more active, so I guess I had better start contributing as well.    We are new to Waldorf as of last fall when my 6 yo son joined a 1st grade...

Quote: Originally Posted by Buzzbuzz   "My 4 year old in particular is not a typical kid; and I fear that he will be the subject of bullying as he gets older.  This was one of the factors behind my...

Thank you for all the comments. As I hoped, you all are helping me feel more comfortable.     @Chloe B, For a variety of reasons, homeschooling is not an option for us; but it sounds like you have a great approach...

We are brand new to Waldorf.  My 4 year old started Kindergarten and 6 year old started 1st grade just last week. When I first heard of the Waldorf School, I was interested, but it was too far away and the whole lack of emphasis...

I thought I would update my situation.   After talking to some Waldorf families and visiting the school a few more times, we have decided to go for it.  We will start K and 1st grade in the fall.  I'm really...

Thanks for all of your answers.  Zinemama, can you tell me more about your experiences.  Did you continue to stay in the Waldorf school system?  Did you find you were more challenged in the higher grades?

Thank you so much.  That was really helpful.  Thanks for taking the time to address all of my questions!!

Hi, I'm brand new here and have spent the last hour reading over some old threads. I'm wondering if any of you can offer some insight for the decision we have to make in the next few months.   I'll give some background: I have...

Darn it, I'm brand new and already screwing up with a double post.  Please ignore this one!